Huntsville Lacrosse Association

Spring Registration is Closed for all but Girls U11

Donn Hall — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:33:55 +0000

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Registration is closed for all divisions except Girls U11 (ages 4-10), which has been extended until February 15th. Please contact the registrar, Pam Zoller, if you have any questions.

2012 Spring Season Divisions:

Boys HS JV/VB/VA Grades 9-12	Girls HS JV/V – Grades 9-12
Boys U15	Girls U15
Boys U13	Girls U13
Boys U11	Girls U11
Boys U9

Please reference the FAQ tab above if you have questions

Concussion Form Required

Donn Hall — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:55:52 +0000

Parents and Players,

Please be advised that by state law we are now required to collect and maintain a signed Concussion form from each player and parent. These forms are available at the link on the right top of this page. Please print and sign your form and bring it with you to the games this Sunday. We must have a record of receiving this form before your player will be allowed to play.

Best regards,

Huntsville Lacrosse Association

Learn to Play clinics

Donn Hall — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:38:46 +0000

Lacrosse – What is it?

It is the fastest growing sport in the United States. It is fast paced, and always exciting. You’ve just gotta see it!

Learn to Play Lacrosse Clinics For Boys and Girls

No experience necessary, come by and try it.

Cost: FREE and equipment is provided.

Saturday, August 20^th
10:00am – 12:00 noon
Location: Athletic fields on Ivy Avenue. Behind Brahan Springs Recreation Center

Friday, August 26^th
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Providence Main Street, NW.

Saturday August 27
10:00am – 12:00 noon
Location: Athletic fields on Ivy Avenue. Behind Brahan Springs Recreation Center

Sunday, August 28^th
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Hampton Cove Middle School 261B Old Highway 431, Hampton Cove

US Lacrosse, Alabama-Mississippi Chapter Announces First Class of Inductees to Hall of Fame

Donn Hall — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:15:38 +0000

Lewis, DeCarlo, Puckett, Jefferson and Goska to be Recognized for Decades of Service to Lacrosse in Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama- July 25, 2011-Five lacrosse legends from Birmingham and Huntsville have been selected for induction into the Alabama-Mississippi Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Tom Lewis of Mountain Brook, Arthur DeCarlo and Mark Goska of Vestavia Hills, HB Puckett of Huntsville, and David Jefferson of Homewood were selected by the Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of US Lacrosse to be enshrined on August 12th at the inaugural induction dinner for the chapter’s Hall of Fame. The five inductees together represent nearly a century of service and dedication to lacrosse in AlabamaLewis, who played collegiately at Georgetown University, was selected for his many roles in the early years of youth, High School and College lacrosse in Alabama. He also founded the Dan Anderson Lacrosse Classic and the Alabama Lacrosse Officials Association, and recently retired after 10 years of coaching the Mountain Brook High School boys team.

DeCarlo played at Washington and Lee University and was a co-founder of the Magic City Lacrosse Club in Birmingham and the Birmingham Youth Lacrosse League. DeCarlo has spent the last several years coaching elementary-aged girls lacrosse in Vestavia Hills.

HB Puckett, who played football at the University of Tulsa, was instrumental in starting youth and high school boys lacrosse in Huntsville more than 10 years ago. He currently serves as coach of the Grissom High School boys lacrosse team.

David Jefferson played lacrosse at Sewanee: The University of the South, and was a co-founder of the Magic City Lacrosse Club and the Shades Valley YMCA youth lacrosse program. Jefferson also served for many years as President of the Birmingham Youth Lacrosse League, and is currently the boys coach at Homewood High School.

Mark Goska, who played at Texas Tech, currently serves as head coach of the John Carroll Catholic High School boys lacrosse team. Goska previously served as president of the Birmingham Youth Lacrosse League and the US Lacrosse chapter, and was a co-founder of the Magic City Lacrosse Club.

The Inaugural Class of 2011 will be enshrined at the Hall of Fame’s Induction Ceremonies at the Vestavia Country Club. This historic class was nominated for induction by their peers and chosen by a selection committee from the Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of US Lacrosse.

Ceremonies will get underway at 6:30 pm on Friday, August 12, 2011. Dinner will be served and tickets will be $50, and available soon.

For more information about the Alabama-Mississippi Hall of Fame or the chapter of US Lacrosse, contact the Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of US Lacrosse.

Fall Lacrosse is here!

Donn Hall — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:47:37 +0000

Notice: Fall Ball payments are due. If you have not already mailed your payment please bring them to the Rugby or City North fields this Sunday.

Registration extended Sept. 16th. Register now. Also, be sure to get a US Lacrosse membership FIRST if you are a new player.

Link: US Lacrosse Website

ROSTER INFO for Boys 7th-8th & HS are posted.

SCHEDULE and LOCATIONS : Fall Lacrosse Page

Patriots’ Style Goes National

Donn Hall — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:17:40 +0000

‘When keeping it classy turns lax, this is what you get, a prom edition lax pinnie tuxedo vest.’ Alec “Hutch” Hutchison, a 2011 grad from Bob Jones HS in Madison Alabama (Goalie / LSM) is the bro behind the lax vest.

Check out the full story at:

http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/06/17/gear-zone-lax-pinnie-tuxedo-vest

Warrior Rocket City LAX Blast Tournament June 4-5, 2011

Donn Hall — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:35:50 +0000

WARRIOR ROCKET CITY LAX BLAST

JUNE 4-5, 2011

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

The Warrior Rocket City Lax Blast Tournament is a competitive lacrosse tournament for Boys Middle School and High School lacrosse teams. All games will be played at the Merrimack Soccer Complex in Huntsville, Alabama. There are U11, U13, U15, and High School A and B divisions for boys. If numbers permit we will split the U13 and U15 ages into A & B divisions.

Awards will be presented to the first and second place teams in each division. All college coaches from Division I, II and III schools will be invited to attend the tournament

For more information, or to register your team, please visit the Aloha Tournaments website at: Rocket City Lax Blast

Warrior Rocket City Lax Blast is a Dick’s Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions Qualifying Event. The top teams in the High School, U15 and U13 Divisions will be invited to attend the Tournament of Champions – the Boys High School Club Lacrosse National Championship.

Discounted ALABAMA HAMMERS tickets/ U9 lacrosse exhibit

Donn Hall — Wed, 18 May 2011 21:26:28 +0000

Special Notice: The State Champion HLA U9 team is playing during the half-time show at the Alabama Hammers arena football game at the VBC this Saturday, May, 21!

Discounted tickets ($6) are available at the box office or by call in to 256-551-2222. Mention HLA when you call in and the tickets will be available at Will Call the night of the game. The discounted tickets are only available until 3pm on Saturday. All tickets bought at the window will be full-price.

Doors open at 6:15 PM. Come out and show your support for the Alabama Hammers and Huntsville Lacrosse’s own U9 State Champions. All HLA players attending the game are encouraged to wear their HLA jerseys!

LAUNCH Summer Camp registration now open

Donn Hall — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:55:41 +0000

Registration for HLA’s LAUNCH Summer Camp program for boys in grades 1 - 8 is now open. Please visit our LAUNCH Camp Registration page to register for either of these camps.

BOYS Camp: Launch Boys Camp

WHO: Boys entering grades 1 through 8 in the fall of 2011
WHAT: Intensive 3 days of instruction and a reversible camp penny
WHEN: June 22 – 24
                   Boys 3rd – 8th grades: 9am to 3pm
                   Boys 1st and 2nd grade 9am to 12:30
WHERE: Huntsville Rugby Fields on South Triana Blvd.
Fees:   $200 Boys grades 3-8     $125 Boys grades 1-2

Coaches: Justin Mascolino (Team Arsenal U19 / Huntsville HS head coach) + current college players from Millsaps, Berry and Auburn University + several HLA HS Team grads from the 2011 All-Star team

All players need to bring their own equipment including cleats and a mouth guard to every camp day
Campers need to bring their own lunch and a drink
Water for water breaks will be provided

Arsenal VICTORIOUS at Emerald City Classic

Donn Hall — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:27:22 +0000

NEWSFLASH: Pensacola, FL by ROOTERS News

Both Arsenal U13 and U15 LAX teams were victorious at the inaugural Emerald City Classic Tournament in Pensacola, FL the weekend of May 14 and 15th. Both teams went undefeated showing exceptional depth and skilled play on their way to winning their respective championships. More news and photos to follow on www.eteamz.com/arsenallax