PRACTICE STARTS NEXT WEEK, THE WEEK OF 3/16. HERE IS THE SCHEDULE. LET'S GO!

Practice Schedule

This is the practice schedule we will start with this season. Once we get going and games start, individual coaches will coordinate their schedules and may make some adjustments to accommodate their scheduled games.

GIRLS & BOYS TEAMS 8U, 10U, 12U & 14U

• PRESEASON
• GIRLS TEAMS, Week of 3/16
• Bantam 10U
• Tue/Wed, Wesley (Indoor), 6:00-7:15 PM
• Thu, Wesleyan Clinic (Outdoor Turf, Smith Field, 172 Long Ln), 6:15-7:45 PM (Arrive 6:00 PM)
• Seniors 14U
• Mon, Wesley (Indoor), 7:15-8:30 PM
• Thu, Wesleyan Clinic (Outdoor Turf, Smith Field, 172 Long Ln), 6:15-7:45 PM (Arrive 6:00 PM)
• GIRLS TEAMS, Weeks of 3/23 & 3/30
• Bantam 10U
• Tue/Wed, Wesley (Indoor), 6:00-7:15 PM
• Seniors 14U
• Mon/Wed, Wesley (Indoor), 7:15-8:30 PM
• BOYS TEAMS, Weeks of 3/16, 3/23 & 3/30
• Lightning 8U
• Mon/Thu, Wesley (Indoor), 6:00-7:15 PM
• Bantam 10U
• Tue/Thu, Wesley (Indoor), 7:15-8:30 PM
• Juniors 12U
• Wed/Fri, Moody Basketball Courts (Outdoor), 5:00-6:30 PM
• Seniors 14U
• Tue/Thu, Moody Basketball Courts (Outdoor), 5:00-6:30 PM
• OUTDOOR, STARTING TBD
• GIRLS TEAMS
• Bantam 10U
• Mon/Wed, 6:00-7:15 PM, Vinal Tech
• Seniors 14U
• Mon/Wed, 6:00-7:30 PM, Vinal Tech
• BOYS TEAMS
• Lightning 8U
• Wed/Fri, 6:00-7:15 PM, Moody
• Bantam 10U
• Tue/Thu, 6:00-7:15 PM, Vinal Tech
• Juniors 12U
• Wed/Fri, 6:00-7:30 PM, Moody
• Seniors 14U
• Tue/Thu, 6:00-7:30 PM, Moody

Practice will move outdoors once fields open, typically the first week of April.

THUNDER 6U CLINIC, Saturdays 3/28-6/6, 9:00-10:00 AM, Vinal Tech

Shamrock Shootout

THIS SUNDAY 3/15 BOYS SENIORS 14U IS GOING TO THE SHAMROCK SHOOTOUT PRESEASON JAMBOREE IN MIDDLETOWN.

Location

Vale Sports Club

49 Randolph Rd, Middletown

Game Times

3:05 PM

3:40 PM

4:15 PM

We will be wearing practice pinnies for the event. The rules are attached below. Every player participating needs to fill out this roster form:

Shamrock Shootout Roster Form

All names will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win prizes.

Donations

New hats, scarves, and gloves, toiletries, art supplies, gift cards, gently used coats and boots, and gently used lacrosse equipment will be collected at the event for donation.

TIME TO GET THE RUST OFF YOUR STICKS AND HAVE SOME FUN!

Loaner Equipment Day

This Saturday 3/14, 9:00-11:00 AM, at Extra Space Storage, 56 Pameacha Ave, Middletown, MYL will be holding our Loaner Equipment Day.

MYL WILL BE DISTRIBUTING LOANER EQUIPMENT TO ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO BORROW EQUIPMENT FOR THE SEASON. For your reference, please see the following link to the USA Lacrosse Equipment Guide, look for Boys’ Field Player and Girls’ Field Player:

USA Lacrosse Equipment Guide

MYL CAN LOAN OUT EVERYTHING EXCEPT A MOUTHGUARD AND CLEATS. WE ALSO DO NOT SUPPLY A PROTECTIVE CUP FOR THE BOYS LACROSSE PLAYERS.

Thunder Clinic players do not need to come on Saturday. They will receive their stick and pinnie on the first day of the clinic.

If you are looking to purchase your own equipment, here are some good options:

Dick's Sporting Goods

SportStop

Lacrosse Unlimited

Here are a couple of good options for used equipment:

SidelineSwap

Facebook Marketplace

Crossbar App

Our coaches are excited to introduce you to all the benefits of our website. THE BEST FEATURE IS DEFINITELY TEAM COMMUNICATION THROUGH THE CROSSBAR APP:

Crossbar App on Apple

Crossbar App on Google

The app has team schedules, rosters, and best of all, teams can communicate through a chat feature on the app.

Download the app and use your MYL website login information. IT IS THAT EASY!

Parents Meeting

Got questions, but could not attend the meeting? 

HERE ARE THE SLIDES FROM THE MYL PARENTS MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 3/9.

Spring Season Registration

THE SPRING SEASON REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Here is a link to the registration located on our website:

https://www.middletownyouthlacrosse.org/register

Our Thunder 6U Clinic is only $65, and Lightning 8U, Bantam 10U, Juniors 12U, and Seniors 14U are $125 for Middletown residents. There is a $25 premium for all programs for nonresidents.

Also, all programs require an additional USA Lacrosse membership to be purchased or renewed through a link to the USA Lacrosse website during registration, $15 for 6U, and $35 for 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U.

Loaner equipment available

Financial assistance available for Middletown residents

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ANOTHER EXCITING LACROSSE SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

Upcoming Events

Keep an eye out for our upcoming events:

LOANER EQUIPMENT DAY, Saturday 3/14, 9:00-11:00 AM CHANGE

BOYS SENIORS 14U SHAMROCK SHOOTOUT, Sunday 3/15

SPRING SEASON, 14U/12U/10U/8U, First Practice, Week of 3/16

APPAREL STORE, Open Friday 3/20 to Sunday 3/29

MONDO FUNDRAISER, Tuesday 3/24

THUNDER 6U CLINIC, Saturdays 3/28-6/6, 9:00-10:00 AM

Volunteers

MYL DEPENDS ON THE EFFORTS OF PLAYERS, PARENTS, AND GUARDIANS, JUST LIKE YOU. Some of us have lacrosse experience, some do not. However, we all have one thing in common, we want to provide the best possible experience we can for all our players. Please consider joining us and helping in any way you can, doing whatever it is that you do best. Twenty minutes here, twenty minutes there goes a long way. To make this a successful and, more importantly, sustainable program, it is going to take everyone!

Email middletownyouthlacrosse@gmail.com if you have any questions. Also, feel free to call or text 860-469-5290 anytime.

WANT MORE MIDDLETOWN SPORTS? Check out this list of Middletown Recreation Division affiliated sports programs:

Middletown Recreation Sports

The fastest game on two feet, is easy to learn, exciting to play, and welcomes beginners of all ages! Play another sport? Multi-sport athletes are welcome and encouraged to try lacrosse! Research shows diversity in sports creates long-term success. Check us out! We want you!

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GO MIDDLETOWN YOUTH LACROSSE: RUN BY ALL, FOR ALL!