Welcome to Groton Mystic Lacrosse
Groton Mystic Lacrosse Association is dedicated to providing a safe, fun environment where all players are given the opportunity to learn lacrosse, and build self-esteem and confidence. Players learn to play as a part of a team through participation in games and practices. The organization is open to the youth of Groton, CT and surrounding areas that do not have a youth lacrosse organization.
GMLA is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation.
GMLA is a member of New England Coastal Lacrosse for 8U teams. (http://www.neclax.org)
10U and above teams are associated with CONNY (http://connylacrosse.org/)
GMLA follows these principles:
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HONOR - our game and tradition
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RESPECT - our coaches, teammates, opponents, referees, spectators
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INTEGRITY - work hard and play fair
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PRIDE - in what we accomplish and who we are
GMLA Programs
Spring (League) season - this season now begins in February/March with indoor practices at Mystic Indoor Sports followed by outdoor practices and games starting in April and ending by mid June. This is regular league play against teams from surrounding towns. Depending on your team, practices are generally held weeknights (2 or 3 times per week) at local schools (e.g. Cutler Middle School, Claude Chester Elementary, etc.). Games are generally on Saturday or Sunday afternoons with some games during week nights. Home games are played at Poquonnock Plains Park. Teams also attend regional tournaments. Registration begins in January. Full equipment and a uniform are necessary.
Age Brackets - GMLA follows the CONNY Age brackets. For the 2020 Season, the following cut-offs apply.
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CONNY Age Division
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US Lax Age Designation
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Born On Or After:
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Senior
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14U
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01-Mar-05
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Junior
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12U
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01-Jul-07
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Lightning
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10U
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01-Jul-09
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Bantam
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8U
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01-Jul-11
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Equipment needs:
Boys - helmet (NOCSAE Approved)*, mouth guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, lacrosse stick, cleats
Girls - goggles (SEI Certified)*, mouth guard, lacrosse stick, cleats [OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT - Close-fitting gloves and headgear that meets ASTM standard F3137 are optional and may be worn by all players].
*Required Certified/Approved Equipment:
Financial aid for registration fees and loaner equipment is available. Please contact the GMLA President for details.
