Registration for the EBBCLA spring 2010 program is open through January 31st, 2010. The $110 ($60 for Land/Lady Sharks) registration fee is unchanged for the 2010 season. The required US Lacrosse Membership will be processed simultaneously. Sign up now for the best possible savings!

 

We’ve extended our season by indoor pre-season sessions at Sherwood Ultrasports.

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All registrations after January 31st will be assessed an additional $50.00 fee. Financial assistance available, please inquire at or call 633-7770. Spread the word!

Watch for an invite to our Coaching Information Night event mid-January. Enjoy a casual evening and refreshments while you meet some of our own experienced coaches as well as some well known faces from the region to help explain the game, our support for all coaches & the coaching requirements. EBBCLA encourages and even reimburses our coaches for their training and US Lacrosse Certified Level 1 coaches are also eligible for free registration for one child. More info on this shortly from Michael Curry (boy’s coordinator)  and Ted Broomhead (girl’s coordinator)

 

 

Indoor space has been reserved at Sherwood Ultrasports for the months of January, February, March and into early April for all East Bay Lacrosse registered players! Located at 1314 Fall River Avenue in Seekonk, MA behind FantasyLand, the former fitness facility has been transformed into four fantastic turf fields.

 

Players will get a head start on their skills during these weekly sessions. A rotating schedule will get all children in grades 3 through 8 onto the fields a few times before the season is in full swing! Coaches will also use this time to assess the players interested in our Girl’s RIYLL Competitive teams (grades 5/6 and 7/8 more info below) or the East Bay Boys Travel Team (grades 5/6 and 7/8 more info below).

 

 

 

 

 

EBBCLA girls will participate in the RIYLL Competitive Program this season. The program offers a higher level of play for girls in grade 5/6 and 7/8. Registration has been very strong for the competitive team offering. If you are looking to challenge yourself , build your lacrosse skills and have the desire to take your game to the next level, it is worth your effort to tryout. All of EBBCLA Girls competitive games will be Saturday mornings and will not conflict with the BMS Saturday game schedule. Practices will be held twice a weekday at 5 pm, days still to be determined.

 

Beyond the higher level of competition within the RI youth schedule, EBBCLA is very excited to have three very experienced coaches to bring their knowledge of the women’s game to the girls.

 

Meg will continue in her role as EBBCLA’s Director of Girls coaching this season but will also be the head coach the Girls 7 & 8th team. Meg is a former Brown University assistant for the past five seasons. Prior to coaching at Brown, Meg was a four year starter for the Duke University Blue Devils. She is a two-time All-South Region selection, Meg was also a two-time Second Team All-American . Meg earned All-ACC honors as a senior, and was named to the All-ACC Tournament Team in 2003 and 2004. She helped to lead the Blue Devils to the NCAA Tournament for four straight years. A nominee for the women's lacrosse Tewaarton Trophy in 2003 and 2004, Meg was a Preseason All-American in both 2003 and 2004 and the ACC co-Rookie of the Year in 2001.

 

Jeff could be called the Godfather of youth lacrosse in RI. His efforts to increase both girls and boys involvement in the sport are legendary. We are truly fortunate to have him part of the 7&8th grade program.   Jeff is the founder and Director of Ocean State Lacrosse and also served as President of the Rhode Island Lacrosse Association (RILAX) from 2000-2003 , during that time managed a 350% increase in the number of youth playing lacrosse. He also initiated and co-directed the first four annual RILAX Ocean State Lacrosse Classics (2003-2006) and the first two annual RILAX Awards Banquets (2004-2005). Since 1998, he has served as a Director and Coach in the East Bay Youth Lacrosse organizations. For the past eight summers, he has coached U-13, U-15, and high school All-Star Travel teams and worked at numerous clinics and camps. In 2005, he founded the East Bay Indoor Lacrosse League, which provides off-season training and playing opportunities for the region’s youth and high school players. In 2006, he founded the Ocean State Lacrosse Club to field competitive travel teams for high school players interested in playing in college recruiting tournaments. Jeff played midfield for Washington College (1978-79).

 

Mel has been involved with EBBCLA since 2005. Mel’s enthusiasm is infectious; she strives to help her girls grow as players, teammates and ambassadors of sportsmanship. Prior to living in RI, Mel assisted the varsity girl’s lacrosse coach at Winnacunnet High School in Hampton NH in 2003 and 2004.  From 1989 to 2001 Mel was the varsity head coach for both lacrosse and field hockey at St. Andrew’s School in Delaware where her lacrosse team won three state titles.  In her playing days, Mel played both field hockey and lacrosse for Colby College where she earned all-state honors in lacrosse and was a Division III Regional All American in field hockey.

 

Selection for the EBBCLA Girls Competitive Program for grades 5/6 and 7/8 will be held in February at Sherwood Ultrasports in Seekonk, MA. Only registered players may attend the tryout sessions. Players will be selected for competitive or recreation play based on their experience level and skills. Girls in grades 5th and 6th are scheduled for February 4th and 11^th  from 5 to 6pm. The 7th and 8th grade girls will follow in the 6pm to 7pm time slot on the same dates.  Arrive at least 15 minutes early to register.

 

 

 

Like last year, EBLAX will be fielding one competitive team for the 3/4^th grade boys that will be playing other programs in the RIYLL (Rhode Island Youth Lacrosse League). For the 5/6^th and 7/8^th grade boys, EBLAX will be fielding recreation and competitive travel teams for each grade group. Based on the number of eligible players, one team(s) will play in the RIYLL and the other travel team will play select teams in MA and CT.

 

If you are looking to challenge yourself, build your lacrosse skills and have the desire to take your game to the next level, it is worth your effort to tryout. Selection for the EBLAX Boys Travel Team grades 5/6 and 7/8 will be held on January 21st and January 28^th at Sherwood Ultrasports in Seekonk. Grades 5/6 are from 5:00-6:00pm and Grades 7/8 are from 6:00-7:00pm.  Arrive at least 15 minutes early to register.

 

 

 

EBBCLA holds monthly board meetings on the 1st Monday of every month. All are welcome to attend these meetings. The meetings are held at the offices of the East Bay Newspapers or in the board room on the 2nd floor of the Barrington Public library. Location of the meetings will be posted 1 week prior to each meeting on our website. Our next meeting is Monday, January 4^th at 7pm at the East Bay Newspaper office in Bristol at 1 Bradford Street.

Businesses interested in becoming sponsors of the 2010 spring lacrosse season please contact Dee Walton or 633-7770. Season sponsorships include; mention in all league general communications, advertisement on www.eastbaylax.org, logo on t-shirts provided to players at year end Jamboree and signage at year end Jamboree.

The Ocean State Indoor Lacrosse League is now taking registrations for its sixth winter indoor season!! Two Synthetic turf fields have been secured at the Sherwood Ultra-Sports Center in Seekonk for grade school (3rd-6th grade), middle school (7th-8th grade) & high sc–hool age players on Wednesdays starting on January 13th, 2010. The Ocean State Indoor season runs for eight sessions with there being no games the week of February 15th-19th (February Vacation). Please send Jeff an e-mail if you are interested and once the plans are finalized, he will get back to you.