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:
- 12/8/23 - 1/26/2024
Rosters & Practice:
- Breakdown of teams 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:
- NYA Sports & Fitness, 4 Primrose St., Newtown
- 3/9, 3/16, 3/20, 3/23, 3/27, 3/30
- Schedule for each team will be communicated in February
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
Girls:
- Senior Girls (7/8): Sunday, March 24th
- Junior Girls (5/6): Sunday, March 24th
- Lightning Girls(3/4): Sunday, April 7th
Bantam (Grades 1&2) Teams:
- 2 practices/week @ Great Hollow Lake, 90 min. each
- 8 - 10 games
- 2-3 tournaments
Lightning (Grades 3&4) Teams:
- 2 practices/week @ Great Hollow Lake, 90 min. each
- 10 - 12 games
- 3 tournaments
Junior (Grades 5&6) Teams:
- 2 practices/week @ Great Hollow Lake, 90 min. each
- 12 - 16 games
- 3 tournaments
Senior (Grades 7&8) Teams:
- 2 practices/week @ Great Hollow Lake, 90 min. each
- 12 - 16 games
- 3 tournaments
Fiddlesticks:
- Introduction to the game of lacrosse for boys and girls in pre-kindergarten - kindergarten
- The program consists an hour clinic every Saturday or Sunday for 7-8 weeks
- T-shirt is provided to all participants registered
- All players require a valid USA Lacrosse membership
Optional Winter Training *Attention Girls in 6th - 8th Grade*
Minuteman Lacrosse Club is running winter clinics for girls in grades 6-8 at The Field House in Fairfield. Training offered by former D1 lacrosse players, that coach with some of the nation's top club programs, CT Grizzlies and PrimeTime.
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.
MASUK BOYS LACROSSE
Keep up to date on the Masuk Boys Lacrosse program for the 2024 season.
MASUK GIRLS LACROSSE
Keep up to date on the Masuk Girls Lacrosse program for the 2024 season.
