Monroe Lacrosse Association

Summer Clinic

Registration is open for the summer lacrosse clinic led by former alumni for rising 2nd - 8th grade boys and girls.

Grade based groups with small instructor to player ratio
Skills clinic will focus on stick skills, dodging, shooting, defensive footwork and technique
Location: Masuk High School turf field
Time: 6-7PM
Dates: 6/10 - 7/16
- Girls - Mondays (6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8)
- Boys - Monday (6/10), Tuesdays (6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9)
- *Makeup if needed 7/15 and 7/16
Fee: $125
Register here as spots are limited

1st Annual Connecticut Lightning All Star Game

Monroe Lacrosse Association is excited to host the 1st annual All Star Games for 3rd and 4th grade boys and girls at the Lightning level. Each town/program invited is encouraged to nominate 2 players per grade (8 players/town) to play in the regional All Star game at Great Hollow Lake in Monroe on the following dates and times.

3rd Grade Boys Game: Tuesday, May 28th @ 5:30PM
4th Grade Boys Game: Tuesday, May 28th @ 6:30PM
3rd Grade Girls Game: Wednesday, May 29th @ 5:30PM
4th Grade Girls Game: Wednesday, May 29th @ 6:30PM
$30/player and game pinnie will be provided
Link to register here.

BOYS TRAVEL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Grades 1 - 8

GIRLS TRAVEL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Grades 1 - 8

Monroe Lacrosse Association

Monroe Lacrosse Association, Inc. (MLA) promotes lacrosse among youths residing in Monroe, CT through grade-level programs, if possible or combination grades as a member of the Connecticut New York Lacrosse Association (CONNY). MLA is open to all interested participants, by teaching fundamentals of the game and promoting good sportsmanship, respect for all participants and teamwork, and by cooperating with the Masuk High School lacrosse programs. MLA is an active member of USA Lacrosse and the Positive Coaching Alliance.

2024 MLA SEASON INFORMATION

Registration:

12/11/23 - 1/20/2024

Rosters & Practice:

Breakdown of teams/rosters will be communicated the week of 2/12
Practices will be scheduled between Monday - Thursday. The schedule for each travel team will be communicated in March after approval from Monroe Parks & Recreation.

Winter Training:

Girls: Juniors 5/6, Seniors 7 & Seniors 8:
- Location: NYA Sports & Fitness, 4 Primrose St., Newtown
  - Saturday, 3/9 (6-7PM)
  - Wednesday, 3/20 (6-8PM)
  - Saturday, 3/23 (6-8PM)
  - Wednesday, 3/27 (6-7PM)
  - Saturday, 3/30 (6-7PM)
Boys: Juniors 5/6, Seniors 7 & Seniors 8:
- Location: NYA Sports & Fitness, 4 Primrose St., Newtown
  - Saturday, 3/9 (7-8PM)
  - Saturday, 3/16 (6-8PM)
  - Wednesday, 3/27 (7-8PM)
  - Saturday, 3/30 (7-8PM)
Bantam & Lightning Boys and Girls:
- Refer to team calendar for indoor training sessions at Jockey Hollow gym, NYA and InSports.
Included in registration fee

Ice Breaker Tournament in Brookfield:

Boys:

Senior Boys 7/8: Saturday, March 23rd
Junior Boys 5/6: Saturday, March 23rd
Lightning Boys 3 & 4: Sunday, April 7th
Times are yet to be released, and schedule will be on the Tourney Machine app

Girls:

Senior Girls 8: Sunday, March 24th
Junior Girls 5/6: Sunday, March 24th
Lightning Girls 3 & 4: Sunday, April 7th
Times are yet to be released, and schedule will be on the Tourney Machine app

Bantam (Grades 1&2) Teams:

2 practices/week @ Great Hollow Lake, 90 min. each
1-2 games/week
8 - 10 total games not including tournaments/jamborees
2 tournaments
$175 includes uniform and winter training

Lightning (Grades 3&4) Teams:

2 practices/week @ Great Hollow Lake, 90 min. each
1-2 games/week
10 - 12 total games not including tournaments/jamborees
2 tournaments
$275 includes uniform and winter training

Junior (Grades 5&6) Teams:

2 practices/week @ Great Hollow Lake, 90 min. each
1-2 games/week
12 - 16 total games not including tournaments/jamborees
2 tournaments
$375 includes uniform and winter training

Senior (Grades 7&8) Teams:

2 practices/week @ Great Hollow Lake, 90 min. each
1-2 games/week
12 - 16 total games not including tournaments/jamborees
2 tournaments
$375 includes uniform and winter training

Fiddlesticks:

Introduction to the game of lacrosse for boys and girls in pre-kindergarten - kindergarten
The program consists of an hour clinic every week; location, day and time to be determined
All players require a valid USA Lacrosse membership
$75 with a Monroe Lacrosse t-shirt provided

USA LACROSSE

USA Lacrosse unites the community of players, coaches, officials, parents, and program leaders. Working together, we inspire participation, enrich the athlete experience, and support the growth of the sport.

CONNY LACROSSE

CONNY's primary purpose is to promote the game of lacrosse in a safe and sportsmanlike environment. CONNY wants kids to grow up playing a game of speed, position, and finesse, rather than physical intimidation. The goal is to conduct all our activities in a manner that will set an example of good sportsmanship and friendly competition for our young players.