LMYA Boys Lacrosse
Program Goals
Lower Macungie Youth Association Lacrosse sponsors a comprehensive program that provides a positive lacrosse learning experience and recognizes the diverse interests of the participants. The program is designed to teach the game in a progressive manner while highlighting the benefits of physical activity, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Skill development is the primary focus at an early age. This focus continues as players progress up through the various level of competition. There are different competitive levels offered to accommodate the interest and dedication of the individual player.
PLAYER SAFETY
A goal of the Lower Mac Lacosse Program is to promote player safety in everything that we do. The disussion of player safety, especially in the area of concussion, leads us to conversations about how we can better protect our players. Below is a link to a website that helps everyone become more informed about concussions and what can to be done to avoid them and treat them properly.
http://nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=38000
The link below will lead you to a parent's learning guide
https://nfhslearn.com/home/parents
https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61037/concussion-in-sports
Rules of Play
The new youth lacrosse rules are published in various US Lacrosse media. Visit US Lacrosse for information.
Program Layout
Hello Lower Mac Families!
The LMYA Boys Lacrosse program is a charter member and participant in the Lehigh Valley Youth Lacrosse League (LVYLL). The LVYLL is dedicated to strengthening the sport of lacrosse in the Lehigh Valley and providing a safe and fun environment for all of its participants and parents.
The 2024 season is configured is by grade level.
GRADE LEVELS/DIVISIONS:
1st/2nd– This age group is non-competitive and learning- focused. The team practices 1-2 days a week. There will be travel to other youth organization parks to play games with other programs in the LVYLL. The season wraps up the first weekend in June with a round robin play-day. Full gear is required and is not provided by LMYA, see the PARTICIPATION/EQUIPMENT section for details.
*We do allow players who are in kindergarten to play on this team only after a full conversation with the coordinator. Based on the ages of this group we do not automatically recommend or allow kindergartners. Please connect with the coordinator at [email protected] prior to registration if you have a kindergartner who would like to play.
3rd/4th, 5th/6th & 7th/8th
LMYA’s Spring Program tries to field both competitive (A Division) and developmental (B Division) teams. Teams are first determined through pre-season evaluation. However, the pre-season evaluations does not mean the Player will not transition between teams during the season due to effort and commitment.
LMYA expectations of a competitive lacrosse player:
- Respect to all players, coaches, officials & supporters.
- Commitment &Attendance to all practices.
- Higher skill set and lacrosse I.Q.
- Encouragement through positivity.
Both divisions travel to play other programs throughout the league. All teams practice 2 nights a week.
- The A division is competitive. The season wraps up with playoffs and a championship game the first weekend in June. Teams that are eliminated will participate in a round robin play-day. Player assessments will be held throughout the February indoor sessions.
- The B division is recreational and educational. The season wraps up the first weekend in June with a round robin play-day.
PRACTICE/HIGHLIGHTS:
1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, & 7th/8th
Indoor practice time for these teams will begin in March. Location and times will be released as soon as times are confirmed. Exact details will be in SCHEDULES section of Boys Lacrosse website.
1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, & 7th/8th: Outdoor practices for ALL ages will start between the middle and the end of March/beginning of April, weather permitting. Practices for the 2022 season will be at Spring Ridge Crossing Park. The practice schedule for each division will be listed on each team's TeamSnap page.
League games will begin in April. Games are usually on Saturdays and the times do vary from week to week. Some games can occur on Sundays (especially in the beginning of season) and can sometimes a weekday game is possible.
REGISTRATION:
2024 Registration dates are officially set.
Early registration opens December 10th and runs until January 31st.
Provisional registration runs from February 1st through February 10th.
Our program is only as strong as our VOLUNTEERS! We have lots of opportunities for you to use your skills and talents. Help support the program, any amount of time you can give is helpful.
Volunteers are needed throughout the year to plan, administrate and execute the program. If you have not contacted us yet and would like to help in any capacity, please contact Joshua Miller at [email protected].
COACHES - If you are interested in coaching in any capacity please CLICK HERE to review our Background Check Policy. Click on the links in the PDF and you will be taken to the websites to begin your clearances. Clearances must be completed prior to the start of the season.
If you would like coaching support, we can schedule a coach’s meetings/clinic prior to the season in addition to offering fully paid tuition at the US Lacrosse level one coach’s certification course (one day course). If you are interested, let us know [email protected].
We are very excited with the promise of the new season and for another fun year! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
LMYA Boys Lacrosse Coordinator - Joshua Miller
[email protected]
WAIVERS
EQUIPMENT
All four boys lacrosse divisions (1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th) offered by LMYA are full gear and require a lacrosse helmet, mouthguard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, protective cup, and lacrosse stick.
US Lacrosse recently published an Equipment Fitting Guide to help provide first-time buyers, parents and players with suggested guidelines in purchasing equipment. Designed to help both the boys’ and girls’ youth player, the guide explains how lacrosse equipment should feel when properly worn. Photographs and descriptions for both field players and goalies are featured. DOWNLOAD GUIDE.
SPECIAL NOTE: Beginning on January 1, 2022, a new safety rule has been enacted for all youth lacrosse players by US Lacrosse requiring every player to have shoulder pads and/or goalie pads that meet NOCSAE safety standard ND200. ND200 is a redesign to shoulder pads that have extra padding and a redesign that protects players from serious injury if there is any blunt force to the chest. This is something that cannot be ignored because any player who does not have these new pads will not be allowed to participate in practices and games.
Here are a couple of things I recommend for everyone:
- Purchase the pads soon.
- If you are ordering online, don't just buy the pads on sale unless they have the language listed below. I highly recommend you look for all the pads that are labeled "NEW" and make sure in the description there is the following language or something close to it appears.
"Meets the new NOCSAE commotio cordis performance standard (ND200) for lacrosse." - Below are two links, an article about why the change and the other is an FAQ US Lacrosse created. These layout why the change is occuring.
- https://www.usalaxmagazine.com/fuel/industry/why-you-shouldnt-wait-for-the-2022-nd200-mandate?fbclid=IwAR0w4YUsvVbZrI1dk5w_49Xhz0QJl9N7BN3zmY3-00vbUipk13Re25XQrdY
https://www.usalacrosse.com/lacrosse-chest-protector-faqGo to Dick's or another sports store that sells pads and try on a set to size out your son before ordering online. Online stores are still usually cheaper than buying in person at Dick's or other local stores. Here a list of some good online lacrosse stores:
sportstop.com
lacrossemonkey.com
lacrosseunlimited.com
universallacrosse.com
lacrossefanatic.com
Recommendations for your gear:
For 1st/2nd or 3rd/4th first time/introductory players the following items are recommended solely by LMYA because they have high safety ratings and do help players develop skills.
STICK: STX Boys' Stallion 50 Lacrosse Stick- Great beginner stick with a slightly smaller head and skinnier shaft. Helps introductory players master scooping ground balls and cradling.
HELMET: Cascade Youth CS Lacrosse Helmet - Cascade helmets consistently have high safety ratings and have enough adjustment options to make the fit comfortable and safe.
PADS: Any STX gear or Warrior Youth Pads- STX consistently has high safety ratings year after year. You can find great deals online, but I solely recommend that you go to a local vendor and have your player try on multiple pads to see which pads cover them the best and feel the most comfortable for them.
LOCAL VENDORS:
Schuylkill Valley Sports - Quakertown
Dick's Sporting Goods - Hamilton Crossings (Krocks Road) or Whitehall
Helmet Reviews
Click HERE to go to LacrosseScoop.com to see the 10 best helmets from 2021 with a proper helmet fitting guide video as well.
Shoulder Pad Reviews
Click HERE to to see the best shoulder pads from 2022 with a proper shoulder pad fitting guide video as well.
ALL SHOULDER PADS MUST MEET THE ND200 SAFTEY STANDARD AND HAVE A NOCSAE STANDARD LOGO TAG OR MARKING ON THEM.
Elbow Pad Reviews
Click HERE to go to LacrosseScoop.com to see the 10 best elbow pads from 2021 with a proper shoulder pad fitting guide video as well.
Glove Reviews
Click HERE to go to LacrosseScoop.com to see the 10 best gloves from 2021 with a proper gloves fitting guide video as well.
Stick Reviews
Click HERE to go to LacrosseScoop.com to see the 10 best sticks from 2021.
Mouthguard
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
There are currently no training or camp options available for experienced players.
New players who have interest can sign up for the Free Instructional Clinic that will be held on January 13th.
SCHEDULES
2024 Indoor Practice Schedule
UPDATED 12/10/2024!!
2024 Game Schedule will be released in March and on TeamSnap Team Pages.
LACROSSE ADMINISTRATION
Program Coordinator - Joshua Miller
1st/2nd - Greg West
3rd/4th - Josh Miller
5th/6th - Josh Miller
7th/8th - David Lamont
FIELD INFO
Home fields are located at Spring Ridge Crossing Park
5586 Spring Ridge Dr W.
Macungie, PA 18062
Visit the league website for field addresses and directions for away games
https://lvyll.teamsnapsites.com/field-locations/
SPONSORS
Special thanks to our sponsors who help provide for our program's continued success
AFFILIATES
TEAM STORE
The 2024 Boys Lacrosse Team Store is currently closed. The store will be back open in January of 2024. Click on the hornet above to see all the great gear available when the store is open. All orders are scheduled to be delivered in Spring of 2024.
Order custom decals for your helmet. Click on the image above to go to laxdecalz.com and order your LMYA Hornets decals.