7/8/2010

SU Shootout Schedule

The Syracuse Shootout has not posted the schedule nor field map on their website, however they have sent both out via email to everyone who has registered (thus in their system). If you did not receive this email it means they either dont have you registered yet or they are having a computer issue. Here are the game times: Team Buffalo & Rising Juniors: Fri 2, 4, and 6:00 & Saturday 11, 1, 3:00 Rising Seniors & Sophomores: Fri 3 and 5:00 and Saturday 10, 12, 2, and 4:00 Please be at the first game Friday and Saturday dressed and ready to warm up 30 minute prior to face-off. Parking is all at the Manley Field House on the SU campus. Bring water jugs as they will have plenty of water. This year the parents that arrive early to put up their tents should probably put them along the left hand side of the complex which is the most central to all the fields. If you are able to bring something as a family to pass and share that is always helpful. We will have 4 teams playing 6 games each on both days.

6/13/2010

Lake Erie Showcase Tournament Schedule and Field Map

The link below includes this weekend's schedule and field map. Please plan arriving to each game at least 40 minutes early to begin your warm-up. It should not take a coach to remind players to begin stretching and staying hydrated. Remember this is a BLA run event and we encourage everyone to be strong ambassadors to our region and the BLA. It also means our staff will be working hard to coach and manage this event. We certainly would appreciate anyone who can come early (7:30 am) to assist with set-up or stay and help clean-up either day or simply lend a hand where you see it needed. Finally, be prepared for possible traffic on the Grand Island Bridge if you must cross it and there is a $8 fee to get into the park. Good luck to all our teams, have fun!

4/20/2010

Equipment Needs

Remember, anyone needing a BLA helmet should call or stop in at Blue Bison Sports to take advantage of the BLA partnership with Brine/Warrior. Deadline for Blue Bison initial discount is April 25. Anyone not having Navy or Forrest Green, or White (any combo of those 3 is fine) should send their payment to the BLA for the glove.

4/1/2010

Albany Hotels

All 5 - 7 BLA teams will be attending the Albany Power Shootout and there is room for everyone at at the Albany Marriott. Rooms are $109 for our group and they are under BLA (Buffalo Lacrosse Academy). Anticipate the first game not starting on Saturday July 17th until after 12:00 which should allow you to drive in early Saturday morning. Games will conclude mid day on Sunday July 18th. RPI is about a 5 hour drive from Buffalo. All players are responsible for their own transportation and lodging. The link below has all the contact information for you.

3/20/2010

Syracuse Shootout - HOTEL - RENAISSANCE SYRACUSE HOTEL

Rooms have been reserved for July 9-10, at the Renaissance Syracuse Hotel, the newest and only full service Marriott Hotel in Syracuse. The Renaissance is located just 1 mile from Syracuse University. Located at the Crossroads of New York State convenient to highways I-81 and I-90. Group rate is $109 and would apply for king and Double/double rooms. The rooms will be open to the general public beginning late May and are reserved under Buffalo Lacrosse Academy. Contact info: RENAISSANCE SYRACUSE HOTEL 701 East Genesee St. Syracuse NY 13210, t: 315.703.1921 315.703.1921 f: 315.703.1996

3/20/2010

Committments for Manchester, England

Committments for Manchester, England for the 2010 Lacrosse World Games are needed by March 30th. At Sunday's meeting March 28th we will ask anyone who is considering this amazing opportunity to remain afterwards to learn more. We will answer questions and outline the trip expectations.

1/18/2010

Albany Power Shootout

We will be taking both u15 teams, the Rising Juniors, Seniors and Team Buffalo to the Albany Power Shootout at RPI college in Albany, NY. Anticipate the first game not starting on Saturday July 17th until after 12:00 which should allow you to drive in Saturday morning. Games will conclude mid day on Sunday July 18th. RPI is about a 5 hour drive from Buffalo. All players are responsible for their own transportation and lodging although the BLA will block off rooms at a discounted rate for those interested.

1/18/2010

Syracuse Shootout

This is a two day tournament. We will be taking Team Buffalo, Rising Seniors and Juniors teams. Anticipate games beginning on Friday, July 9th around 1:00 and all day on Saturday, July 10th. Each player is responsible for transportation and lodging although keep checking in as we will reserve discounted rooms for everyone interested.

1/18/2010

Top 16 Shootout Information

We have reserved a spot for 2 under 17 teams to attend this tournament. It is optional and we will place kids on one of two teams, Team Buffalo or Buffalo Select. Those interested will be able to indicate so in the registration process. This will be a highly recruited tournament in Baltimore. NFL films will be filming all the games on day 2 and these will be made available online after the tournament to the players and college coaches. We are currently working on travel and hotel accommodations so please keep checking in.

1/18/2010

Lake Erie Showcase Tournament Information

The Lake Erie Showcase is a BLA hosted tournament. It is the largest club college recruited tournament in the area. Games are at Old Fort Niagara in Lewiston, NY. Anyone able to assist the BLA with the event should contact us via email. Help is always needed with sponsorship, set-up/break down, field lining and more.