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    BLA Elite Teams : Under 13 : About

    Athletes around the age of 13 begin to get confronted with the need to narrow their focus slightly and begin working harder at the few sports they are truly passionate about.   However, they want and should continue to play with their neighborhood friends.  What the BLA has tried to do is offer something for young passionate lacrosse players without having to see them sacrifice all else. Therefore, the under-13 team will practice on different days as local leagues and will not attend local tournaments that frequently town teams participate in. All athletes on this team will go through the summer BLA Player Development Program consisting of Elite Team training, team mini-camp and Skill School.  The lacrosse concepts taught as a team and individually to the under-13 players lay the foundation for the older BLA Elite teams and high school lacrosse.   The team is only for rising eighth graders and younger players who aspire to gain an invaluable summer lacrosse experience.

    Player Requirements

    • High-Level of commitment
    • Possess strong moral character
    • Willingness to learn and work hard
    • Willing to adopt “team-first” philosophy
    • US Lacrosse Member

    Anticipated Player Experiences

    For most recent updates please go to team Schedule and Updates page

    • Team Mini Camp
    • 2-3 Tournaments
    • 3-Day BLA Skill School
    • Weekly practices and games
    • Game jersey and shorts
    • Practice jersey and shorts
    • BLA game T-shirt
    • BLA Equipment bag
    • Academic, character and health assistance
    • Coaching assessment at the beginning and the conclusion of each season

    Commitment Requirement

    Players will be expected to attend all practices, games and tournaments. If for some reason a player cannot make one of these events, there will be no refund provided.

    Safety, Health, and Fitness

    The BLA anticipates having a certified athletic trainer at all BLA events, including the Monday and Wednesday practices and games.  Furthermore, proper health and fitness are core areas that all BLA athletes will be trained in.

    Updates and Schedule

    See the “Schedule and Updates” link above or click here for more information including dates, prices, directions, travel arrangements, equipment, tryout information and more.

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