Elite Lacrosse Association with: –Full Length Games –Standings –Playoffs and Championship Facilitate competitive games in Atlanta Reduce cost for families and teams Best competition for the best players
Winter Box 2015 November 15th – January 31st Divisions: U9, U11, U13, U15, HS 8 Game Season –6 Regular Season –2 Playoff 8 teams per division
CYLA Etowah Harrison Kell Lassiter North Atlanta Pope Roswell Sprayberry Walton Alpharetta Cambridge Chattahoochee Dunwoody Lambert Milton Northview Surge
Key Bylaws Bylaws similar to USA Hockey Certified Rosters – no add drop Championship Format Advisory Board comprised of member organizations
Similar Models American Development Model – USA Hockey Regional Competition Qualifying coaches and players Ability to reduce cost for elite players MCLA – Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association Tiered League Regional Play Influences National Competition League scores determine rankings Playing for National Championship
What are College Coaches Seeking? Top players making decisions in tight games on a full field. Better quality games rather than more games at tournaments. More competitive games Keeping committed players competing at a high level and observe their development
Format Dates: November 21 st – January 31st 1 Full Length Game Each Week Full Size Rink 6 Regular Season Games, 2 Playoff HS: 9 th -12 th U16: 8 th U13: 6 th - 7 th U11: 4 th – 5 th U9: 2 nd – 3 rd
Cost Each Season Per Player: $ players required Includes jersey, box clinics, certified referees, expert coaches, premier facilities, and championship trophies