Summer Ball

Summer ball provides top tier competition and training for the months of June and July. Teams are split by grade level with teams for K,1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 and High School. Due to an increase in number of players participating, summer of 2025 we will be adding a Kindergarten only group that is focused on learning the fundamentals of the game and just practicing. All gear is required by players (Helmet, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, stick, mouthpiece and cleats). We provide a uniform kit including jersey, undershirt and shorts. All teams are coached by Hamburg Alumni that play currently at the college level (Division 1,2 and 3). Applying the tools they have learned through coming up in the program and helped guide them to the opportunity to continue to compete at the college level. There are three practices during the week (Mon, Weds 6-8 PM, Saturdays 10-12) at the Hamburg Nike Base fields, we focus heavily on increasing skill and game IQ. Those skills are put to the test almost every weekend when playing quality competition at tournaments. All teams will be using the TeamSnap App for registration and communications.

Registration Link - Currently Open until May 10th - https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/25865

TOURNAMENT DATES 2025

6/14/2025 - 315 Elite - Summer Jam -Teams Attending: (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8)

Location: Everest Park, Auburn, NY

7/13/2025 - 1812 Shootout - Teams Attending: (1/2,3/4,5/6,7/8 and HS) *Returning this year due to not being tied to July 4th Weekend!!*

Location: Madison Barracks - Sackets Harbor, NY

7/18/2025 - Fairport Randy Garrett Showcase - Teams Attending: (7/8 and HS)

Location: Fairport HS

7/19/2025 and 7/20/2025 - Niagara Lacrosse Classic- Teams Attending:(1/2,3/4,5/6)

Location: Fort Niagara - Youngstown, NY

7/26/2024 - Ed VanTine Memorial - Great Summer Shootout @ Hamburg Nike Base (ALL TEAMS)

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Hamburg Youth Lacrosse (HYL) is a lacrosse organization serving the WNY community. Our mission is to continue to promote the principles of leadership, character, teamwork and sportsmanship instilled by our founder, Ed Van Tine. Ed Van Tine moved to Hamburg in the early 1970s...

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Fall Ball

Please see the below info and options for fall lacrosse 2025!

Registration Link: https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/36491

Grade level based on whichever grade they will be starting this September!

FALL PRACTICE: At the Nike Base fields weather permitting, Starting Monday September 8th 6-730 PM. Following the 8th, practices will run all Mon nights for the duration of Sept/Oct for the 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6 groups. Practice time may be bumped up to 530 PM start later in fall when it gets dark out earlier. Practices will be for all age groups and will split into drills/groups based on age level. Fall ball typically focuses on individual skill and improvement a bit more.

K/1/2, 3/4, and 5/6 groups will practice Mon nights and have Weds night game league starts. Wednesday 6V6 games are played at Sahlen's Flash Fields between 530-730. More info to come on game league once received. The league is based on the Olympic lacrosse model of 5 field players, a goalie, and no face-offs after goals on a short field. Olympic lacrosse is fast paced, a great workout, a lot of fun and a great way to improve one's lacrosse skills.

WEDS NIGHT GAME DAYS @ Sahlens Flash Fields (6831 Seneca Street, Elma, N.Y. 14059): Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 1 & 8

Fall Tournaments: Skull and Bones lacrosse tournament in Rochester (880 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, NY, 14624 ) on Saturday October 11th.

7/8 (Modified) and the High School group will practice all Mon/Weds nights from 6-730.

For the 7/8 and High School Groups: Registration will be set soon for the below:

3Nations Lacrosse Classic (6V6) - Sunday, Oct. 26 back at the Sahlens Flash Fields in Elma, NY.

Tully Cornfield Classic - Syracuse, NY - https://cornfieldclassiclacrosse.com/ - November 1 (HS Group Only)

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Winter Ball

Winter ball prepares you for the school and spring box lacrosse season. Staying sharp in the winter is very important when it comes to being ready to go for spring lacrosse seasons when we are "in season." We have game leagues at the Sahlen's Facility in East Aurora with 5/6 and 7/8 groups on Weds nights and the HS group on Thursday nights. The 7/8 and HS groups will also have workouts once a week as we get closer to the spring that consist of either time in the weight room or in the gym for stick work. Registration is currently live, fees cover field time and ref fees.

Spring Youth Box Lacrosse

WNYMOHLL Spring Box League – Teams for current grades of K/1/2, 3/4, & 5/6.

Practices will be held at the Gil Lay Arena (11093 Erie Rd, Irving, NY 14081 ). Every Thursday night from 4/11 through 6/6 from 6-8PM.
League Game Dates: April 13th/20th - June 1st/8th @ EA Classic Rink, 41 Riley St
Coaches: 2008 Hamburg HS Grad and Philadelphia Wings NLL Player Joe Resetarits, Josh Gibson, Brian Dibb and Chad Gingerich
16-20 Player limit per HYL team (Teams do fill up so please reach out ASAP)
Great opportunity, as Box lacrosse is extremely beneficial for the kids to improve and goes right into summer ball!
Cost: $125
Game Schedule Link/League Website: https://www.classicrink.org/schedule/day/league_instance/210648?subseason=916465