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2024 SPRING SEASON

U6 (DK/KINDERGARTEN) - 7v7 Small Ball

This format is put forth by US Lacrosse which is the governing body of lacrosse in the US. Small ball creates higher IQ by condensing the field. It creates more touches for each player in practices and in games with smaller teams. It creates better stick skills as you are forced to pass in smaller spaces creating a need to react faster. This is how Canadians play the sport mainly through HS! Because of this Canadiens have higher stick skills in general compared to American players.

Non Contact - Stick, cleats only

Run by RBYL Experienced & Parent Volunteer Coaches.

Small ball format (USA Lacrosse Recommendation)

One hour practices at ERMS starting at 5:15pm

4 sessions:  Monday's starting on April 29th and May (6, 13,20) SEE CALENDAR

U8 (1st/2nd) - 7V7 SMALL BALL

This format is put forth by US Lacrosse which is the governing body of lacrosse in the US. Small ball creates higher IQ by condensing the field.

Small ball creates more touches for each player in practices and in games with smaller teams. It creates better stick skills as you are forced to pass in smaller spaces creating a need to react faster.

This is how Canadians play the sport mainly through HS! Because of this Canadiens have higher stick skills in general compared to that of American players.

  • Learn to play format run by RBYL Experienced and Parent Volunteer Coaches.
  • Small ball format (USA Lacrosse Recommendation) 
  • Monday/practice & Tuesday/scrimmages (one hour each)
  • @ East Rockford Middle School Time: TBD) 
  • Practices begin April 15- May 14  SEE CALENDAR
  • See equipment needs HERE.

NO WEEKEND EVENTS

U10 (3rd/4th) - 7V7 TEAMS

This format is put forth by US Lacrosse which is the governing body of lacrosse in the US. Small ball creates higher IQ by condensing the field.

Small ball creates more touches for each player in practices and in games with smaller teams. It creates better stick skills as you are forced to pass in smaller spaces creating a need to react faster.

This is how Canadians play the sport mainly through HS! Because of this Canadiens have higher stick skills in general compared to that of American players.

  • 3 or 4 Teams of 7v7 - TBD based on signups
  • Practice begins March 3rd (Sunday) @ CedarRock Sportsplex - SEE CALENDAR
  • Outdoor practices @ East Rockford Middle School will begin as soon as weather permits in March.
  • 3-4 lacrosse days per week M-T-W-TH for practice/games beginning the week of April 8.
  • See equipment needs HERE.

EVENTS

ALL TEAMS - April 27/28 - Rip the Duck - Edwardsburg, MI

BLACK TEAM ONLY - May 4/5 - Border Wars - Oak Brook, IL

ALL TEAMS - Round Robins x2 w/Date/Location TBD

U12 (5th/6th) - 10V10 TEAMS

  • 2 Teams - Black (Competitive) and Orange (House)
  • Practice begins February 28th  (Wednesday & Sundays) @ CedarRock Sportsplex - SEE CALENDAR
  • Outdoor practices @ East Rockford Middle School will begin as soon as weather permits in March
  • 4 lacrosse days per week M-T-W-TH for practice/games beginning the week of April 8
  • See equipment needs HERE.

EVENTS

ALL TEAMS - April 27/28 - Rip the Duck - Edwardsburg, MI

ALL TEAMS - May 4/5- Border Wars - Oak Brook, IL

ALL TEAMS - Play Dates (x2) - Date/Location TBD

U14 (7th/8th) - 10V10 TEAMS

  • 1 - 2 Teams - Black (Competitive) & Orange (House)
  • Practice begins February 28th (Wednesday & Sundays) @ CedarRock Sportsplex - SEE CALENDAR
  • Outdoor practices @ East Rockford Middle School will begin as soon as weather permits in March
  • 4 lacrosse days per week M-T-W-TH for practice/games beginning the week of April 8
  • See equipment needs HERE.

EVENTS

ALL TEAMS - April 27/28 - Rip the Duck - Edwardsburg, MI

ALL TEAMS - May 4/5- Border Wars - Oak Brook, IL

ALL TEAMS - Play Dates (x2) - Date/Location TBD