Welcome to the Oconomowoc Lacrosse Youth Boys' Programs

The Oconomowoc Lacrosse Club (OLC) is committed to providing high-quality and affordable opportunities for boys to learn and play the game of lacrosse. Our primary objective is to provide a safe, positive, and fun environment in which boys can:

• learn the game of lacrosse
• develop their movement ABCs-agility, balance, coordination, and speed
• learn life skills and empowerment through participation in sport
• and to honor the game of lacrosse through good sportsmanship

Spring Season Programs

Registration for the Spring season opens in the October of the preceding year and runs thru February and remains open during the season.

Indoor practices start in January until Mid-March, then practices are shifted outdoors regardless of the weather, except lightning.

The season runs from February through June with games starting in April.

Boys in grades 1 - 8 are eligible to participate in these programs.

• Boys in grades 1 and 2 will be grouped together at the LIL SCOOPER (8U) level
• Boys in grades 3 and 4 will be grouped together at the BANTAM (10U) level
• Boys in grades 5 and 6 will be grouped together at the JUNIOR (12U) level
• Boys in grades 7 and 8 will be grouped together at the SENIOR (14U) level

League

The Spring Season teams participate as members of MAYLA which is a spring recreation league.

Other teams in the conference that we may play are:

• Lake Country
• Brookfield
• Waukesha
• Mukwonago
• Muskego
• Elkhorn
• Franklin
• Kenosha
• Ozaukee
• WNS (Whitefish Bay, Nicolet, and Shorewood)
• More

There may also be opportunities to play games with club teams from outside of the league as the schedule allows.

Laxtravaganza Festival

As a member of MAYLA, OCL also participates in the annual Laxtravaganza festival. Laxtravaganza is a two-day event held near the end of the season where all the MAYLA teams play each in a round robin fashion for the joy and honor of the game.

Practices and Games

• Practice will be held twice a week with days and times determined based on coach availability.
• All outdoor practices are held at Nature Hill Intermediate School.
• Home games will also be played at Nature Hill Intermediate School.
• Games are normally scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays (excluding Mother's Day and Memorial Day weekend).
• Saturday games are normally scheduled for the morning to early afternoon
• Sunday games are normally scheduled for the late morning to afternoon

Lil' Scooper Program (8U)

The Lil Scoopers is a developmental program for girls and boys in 1st and 2nd grade based on US Lacrosse LADM model intended to develop their movement ABCs-agility, balance, coordination, and speed. They'll learn the basics of the game while emphasizing fun, cooperation, and maximum touches with the ball. Our Lil' Scoopers program is Co-op (boys and girls together) using the Flex 6 rules.

• Practice will be One day a week
• There will be One game each weekend during the lacrosse season.
• Boys will receive a t-shirt.
• Required equipment:
  • Nothing

Our little scoopers is sponsored by Grand Foundation.

The mission of the Grand Foundation is to partner with our communities to promote education and social harmony for people of all ages.

Bantam Program (10U)

The Bantam level is the first introduction to competitive game play, the program is still focused on continued development of fundamental stick skills, athletic aptitude, and sportsmanship. In addition, the athletes will be introduced to team concepts.

• Practice will be held twice a week with days and times determined based on coach availability.
• Required Equipment Below

Junior Program (12U)

The Junior level is the first introduction to full size field play, the program remains focused on continued development of fundamental stick skills, athletic aptitude, and sportsmanship. In addition, the athletes will be introduced to team concepts. This level will also participate in at least one tournament.

• Practice will be held twice a week with days and times determined based on coach availability.
• Required Equipment Below

Senior Program (14U)

The Senior level builds upon competitive game play and team concepts learned at younger levels, but the program is still focused on continued development of stick skills, athletic aptitude, and sportsmanship.

• Practice will be held twice a week with days and times determined based on coach availability.
• Required Equipment Below

Required Equipment

• Certified Lacrosse Helmet
• Gloves
• Arm Pads
• Shoulder Pads
• Cleats
• Mouthguard (any color except white or clear so that the ref can see it)
• Stick
• Cup (required)

Equipment can be rented through Hot4LAX.