Rising Stars Spring League

Western New York's First and ONLY spring youth league for boys in grades 1 - 6

The Buffalo Lacrosse Academy (BLA) was established in 2005 and is WNY and Southern Ontario's leading player development and college bound program.  The Rising Stars Spring League (The RSSL) was established in 2012 and continues to stay true to its original mission of being a positive, family/player friendly recreational league while also challenging the kids in a competitive setting. At its inception, the RSSL set out to create a youth lacrosse league without the parental and coaching stresses on young kids and their families. 

2020 League Director: Chris Macrides Email: RSSLBuffalo@gmail.com

League Structure: The first 4 weeks are practices and the following weeks are games with a warm-up prior.  Each age group will play a 2-3-2 with a goalie (8v8). 

Full time goalies are free.  Please email prior to registering.

The first 5 sessions will be indoors at Sahlen Sports Park in Elma/East Aurora.  

• Dates: March 1, 8, 22, 29 and April 5
• 8:00-9:00 grades 1-2 and grades 3-4.  9:00-10:00 grades 5-6
• Players will also be evaluated and moved between teams to ensure balanced teams as best as possible. 
• Cleats are  NOT permitted.  
• Field 4 (first field on the left)
  

The second 5 weeks will be at the Nichols School in Buffalo on the turf field closest to the school.

• Dates: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17.
• Cleats are permitted and encouraged.
  
• The final week May 17 is the Jamboree when pizza and a league commemorative gift are handed out to each participant. 

Jerseys will only be provided to those who need a new one from the previous year.
Every participant will receive a commemorative gift (t-shirt, shorts, or something else)
Team Names: 

• Buffalo Blast
• Buffalo Blizzard
• Lake Erie Boom
• Niagara Power

Additional RSSL Information

The BLA Values:

• Fun
• Safe
• Family first
• Friendships
• Strong Structure
• Character building
• Building individual confidence
• Developing a passion for lacrosse

How:

• Family Friendly:
  • Sundays only to avoid the busy work week.
  • Convenient travel for families with multiple kids.  The entire location's age groups travels as a group to play.
  • No Mandatory Volunteering! (talk about an oxymoron)
  • An on-site League Coordinator
  • No Politics & No out of control coaches and parents!  Just bring a chair and relax!
  • Controlled environment with all teams coached equally, teams adjusted on game-day as needed to ensure balance and competitive game

• Appropriate playing levels: age groups have some flexibility to best fit the player!  Players may be asked by league directors and coordinators can play up or down depending on physical and skill levels to ensure their greatest development
• No Tryouts! Everyone Plays Every Game!

Equipment Needs: boys stick, helmet, shoulder pads, gloves, elbow pads, mouth piece, athletic cup (strongly recommended)

If weather dictates a cancellation that date will NOT be made up due to facility and schedule limitations.

The BLA does not allow financial or other family hardship to be a reason for child to not participate in any of our programs.  If you require assistance please contact info@buffalolacrosse.com 

MyFirstStick Program - anyone who has a son or daughter ages 3-5 who is a beginner should register them for one of our MyFirstStick sessions.