About BLA
In 2005 the Buffalo Lacrosse Academy was established to provide the very best lacrosse training in Western New York and created its own Complete Student-Athlete Player Development Program. The BLA Complete Student-Athlete Player Development Model emphasizes the technical and tactical element of lacrosse with the emphasis constantly on character and academics first. We have offered year-round training including ‘open gym’ time in the winter where athletes train on their own or with friends.
My First Stick
Since 2010 the Buffalo Lacrosse Academy has offered its My First Stick clinics as an introduction to lacrosse for both boys and girls ages 3-5. Children who take part in the My First Stick program are taught the basic rules and skills of lacrosse, all while developing hand/eye coordination, engaging in exercise, good sportsmanship and fun of the game.
We encourage and sometimes need parents to participate. Otherwise, parents are NOT allowed on any turfed surface per facility rules. Children must wear Goggles, no helmets are allowed.
If your child is a more advanced 5 year old, please place him in one of our Grade 1-2 Programs programs that run at the same time.
Training Academies
Buffalo Lacrosse Academy since 2005 has offered the very best in training in WNY. Our year round lacrosse training academies are for all players, regardless of other club or school team affiliations. Each academy is broken up by season; Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. Our unique player to coach ratio allows for specialized attention for each player. Most importantly we hear all the time how “organized the BLA is.” We promise to run the very best training sessions that tailors the training level and intensity by player abilities while ensuring the student-athletes have fun and develop a passion for the sport.
LEAGUE STRUCTURE
Boys Grade 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
First 4 weeks are practices
First 5 weeks will take place indoors at Sahlen Sports Park in Elma
Second 5 weeks will take place at the Nichols School in Buffalo
Games are 8v8 (All games are subject to change based on attendance)
Each participant who needs a new sublimated reversible team jersey will receive one.
Every participant will receive a commemorative gift (t-shirt, shorts, or something else!)
Equipment Needs: boys stick, helmet, shoulder pads, gloves, elbow pads, mouth piece, athletic cup (strongly recommended)
If weather dictates a cancellation that date will NOT be made up due to facility and schedule limitations.
Rising Stars Spring League
The RSSL was established in 2012 and continues to stay true to its original mission of being a fun, family and player friendly recreational league while also challenging the kids in a competitive setting. The league includes instructional practices followed by instructional games with players competing a. The following weeks include instruction and games of either 5v5 or 8v8 to maximize player touches and encourage as much running as possible.
Fall Olympic Lacrosse League (FOLL)
Established in 2021, the Fall Olympic Lacrosse League (FOLL) is a fall youth league based on the Olympic lacrosse rules. This league is a 5v5 youth lacrosse program designed to maximize involvement while being exposed to new olympic rules. This is all in a fun, fast-paced, and competitive environment.
