Roster sizes will vary based on number of registrants per grade
Structure (A, B, C or A, B1, B2) and number of teams per grade will be based on each grade's registration numbers
3 team practices during the week and up to 2 travel games per weekend
If a player misses the practice immediately preceding a game, they will not start in the game
Play to Develop - winning is a high priority, but second to developing good long term skills
Play time is based on coach's discretion, informed by ability, attitude, effort, sportsmanship and coachability
3rd - 4th grades:
Players are grouped according to their enrolled school grade
Focus will be on developing and improving stick skills - catching, throwing, scooping, and shooting. Players will also grasp the concepts of positions and placement on the field.
Focus on one-on-one play, dodging, defending and moving the ball in transition. Small field 7v7 games may evolve.
2 midweek practices and 2 weekend games on Saturday and Sunday. Players are encouraged to attend both midweek practices but we understand there will be conflicts.
Ad hoc, select games vs. other towns - at discretion of the coaches. All players will be invigted to play in games vs. other towns (there is no formal CONNY league play in this grade)
K - 2nd grades:
Players are grouped according to their enrolled school grade
Focus will be on developing and improving stick skills - catching, throwing, scooping, and shooting. Players will also grasp the concepts of positions and placement on the field.
In addition, there will be a focus on one-on-one play, dodging, defending and moving the ball in transition
Practices on Saturdays and Sundays
Contact your grade coordinator with any grade-specific program questions
Contact NCLA Treasurer John Walsh at to discuss any financial issues
Contact NCLA Registrar Patricia Mee at nclax.registrar@gmail.com to discuss any registration issues
