FALL 2020 LEAGUE DATES

GAMES:

One Game per weekend on SUNDAYS

Sunday, September 13th-ORGANIZED TEAM PRACTICE

Sunday, September 20th- ORGANIZED TEAM PRACTICE

Sunday, September 27th                Game 1

Sunday, October 4th                      Game 2

Sunday, October 11th                    Game 3

Sunday, October 18th                    Game 4

Sunday, October 25th                    Game 5

Sunday, November 1st-              BETHESDA LACROSSE FALLFEST PLAYDAY-TENTATIVE

All Rec Teams

Absolutely no outside club/travel players may play in this league with the exception of 2nd and 3rd grade BLC players. ANY PLAYER FOUND IN VIOLATION WILL BE IMMEDIATELY EJECTED. YOUR PLAYER MAY ONLY PARTICIPATE ON ONE TEAM WITHIN THIS LEAGUE. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED! 

Bethesda Lacrosse Association reserves the right to limit the number of "club" players on each team for 2nd/3rd. We are working to create parity between teams in each division and appreciate everyone's understanding. We will allow between 3-6 club players per team (dependent on registrations) for the Spring season. Our goal is to have a balanced league with competitive games for all skill levels. Bethesda Lacrosse Association remains as the area's only non-profit youth lacrosse program that works to bring the love of lacrosse to all those that are interested in playing in a format that safe, fun, competitive and instructional.

Divisions of play

K/1st Grade
This division is for our youngest players. The rosters will be smaller in this division and the field is condensed for more touches on the ball and to keep the players engaged in the game. In the fall, the K/1st graders have a weekly skills practice and a game on the weekend. In the spring, the teams will have 1 practice per week as a team and 1 game per week on the weekend. 

• No Goalies
• Full equipment is required
• Boys MUST have already completed the Bethesda Lacrosse Introductory Clinic or similar full equipment Clinic in order to be eligible

Fee: $195

2nd/3rd Grade
Players must have completed the prerequisite programs set forth below. There will be a maximum of 20 players per team. A 'one-pass' rule is in effect. This requires the offensive team to make or attempt one pass in its offensive end of the field. Players committing time-serving penalties will serve the penalty and the team will be "man-down".  All players must have full equipment. Players may only play on one team within the league. Players must have participated in previous Bethesda Lacrosse Introductory Clinic, or must demonstrate comparable experience in other clinics or formal instruction.

Fee: $265

4th/5th Grade
Teams will have a maximum of 20 players per team. Players must have participated in previous Bethesda Lacrosse leagues, or must demonstrate comparable experience in other leagues or formal instruction. The decision to accept such experience is solely at the discretion of the House Commissioner. Players may only play on one team within the league. Coaches may recommend players attend clinics.

Fee: $265

6th/7th Grade
Teams will have a maximum of 20 players per team. Players must demonstrate the basic lacrosse skills and knowledge of the game to play in this division. Participation is at the discretion of the Rec Commissioner. Players must have participated in previous Bethesda Lacrosse leagues, or must demonstrate comparable experience in other leagues or formal instruction. Players may only play on one team within the league.

Fee: $265

8th Grade
Teams will have a maximum of 20 players per team. Players must demonstrate the basic lacrosse skills and knowledge of the game to play in this division. Participation is at the discretion of the House Commissioner. Players may only play on one team within the league.

Fee: $265

PRACTICES

Once-a-week practices will be held various weekday evenings. Note, coaches will not know teams practice times until the first week of March, once County permits are released.   

See below for Boys League Rules and Regulations .

K/1st Grade - one practice/one game per week.

2nd/3rd Grade - one practice/one game per week

4th/5th Grade -one practice/one game per week

6th/7th Grade - one practice/one game per week

8th Grade - one practice/one game per week

Rules of Play

PARTICIPATION DETAILS

LOCATION: Bethesda/Potomac areas

TIMES: 9am to mid-late afternoon

COST:

• K/1st grade Division - $195
• 2nd/3rd grade Division through 8th grade Division - $265

REQUIRED FULL EQUIPMENT:

• Helmet
• Shoulder/Chest Pads
• Elbow Pads
• Gloves
• Stick
• Mouthguard
• Protective Cup highly recommended