Registration for boys and girls lacrosse, K-8, ends Dec. 15, according to the Nipmuc Youth Lacrosse Association, whose players participate in the Mass Bay Girls Lacrosse League (MBGLL) and the Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League (MBYLL).
The mission of both programs is not only to teach the “fastest sport on grass,” but to emphasize fun and good sportsmanship, according to the Mendon-Upton organization. In 2016, 80 towns were represented on more than 400 teams in MBGLL, and MBYLL is one of the largest youth lacrosse leagues in the United States, comprising more than 160 communities in the Commonwealth. Lacrosse, a favorite pastime of Patriots coach Bill Belichick, is the fastest-growing team sport in the United States, CBS and other news outlets have reported. Forty-two four-year colleges introduced varsity programs in 2015, and another 29 were expected to launch this year, according to a report on Boston.com.
The local youth program is typically a three-day a week commitment once everyone is outside on the fields, said Craig Lange, association president. Schedule specifics will be available in late February, and indoor practice once a week will start in March.
For more information and to register, go to www.nipmuclax.com. Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter @Nipmuc
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Spring Lacrosse Registration. Nov. 1 through Dec. 15 . For girls K-8 (MBGLL) The Mass Bay Girls Lacrosse League (MBGLL) organizes and operates a program for more than …
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For girls K-8 (MBGLL) The Mass Bay Girls Lacrosse League (MBGLL) organizes and operates a program for more than 10,000 players. In 2016, 80 towns were represented with more than 400 teams. MBGLL’s mission is to promote girls youth lacrosse in an environment that emphasizes fun, while developing skills, teamwork, good sportsmanship, and integrity. Girls on the U13 and U15 teams purchase their uniforms. These are yours to keep and can be reused next season. To register: Go to http://www.nipmuclax.com and click on the registration tab. Your child must have an active US Lacrosse Membership. You must complete BOTH the US Lacrosse and the Nipmuc Lacrosse registration. The registration process on our website will automatically guide you through this.
For boys K-8 (MBYLL Classic) The Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League (MBYLL) is one of the largest youth lacrosse leagues in the United States, representing more than 160 communities in the Commonwealth. Its philosophy is that all players get equal playing time on evenly balanced teams. Its mission is to teach, grow, and honor a fast-paced game that is one of the fastest-growing youth sports in the country. To register: Go to http://www.nipmuclax.com and click on the registration tab. Your child must have an active US Lacrosse Membership. You must complete BOTH the US Lacrosse and the Nipmuc Lacrosse registration. The registration process on our website will automatically guide you through this. Boys U11 through U15 purchase their uniforms. This custom sublimated three-piece uniform is yours to keep and can be reused next season. Boys U13 and U15 will have the option to participate in the MBYLL Select league. This will be a separate registration and possibly a tryout. There is no equal-playing-time rule, and league standings are kept. Players must play in MBYLL Classic to be eligible for MBYLL Select.
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