Fundraisers and apparel sales help offset the costs of field maintenance, equipment and coaches training. Team Sponsors are welcome, and will be recognized for their contributions. More information to follow. Thank you for all support!

Raffle Tickets

Be a LUYAA Lax Sponsor

Be a Sponsor! Click on the Link above to download a form.

The Linganore-Urbana Youth Athletic Association (LUYAA) Lacrosse program is committed to providing a fun and competitive environment for players in kindergarten through 8th grade. We firmly believe that the lessons learned in organized sports extend far beyond the nature of the game. Our goal is to teach the fundamentals of lacrosse, as well as teamwork and good sportsmanship. We are a non-profit, completely volunteer organization, with many coaches and individuals who dedicate a great deal of time and resources to supporting our youth.

While our registration fees cover a significant portion of our operating expenses, we are unable to provide all the resources necessary for an effective program.

In order to provide these resources, we need your help. The following are examples of items not available within our current budget:

• Coaches training, coaching tools (reference books, whistles, training cones), pennies, goals and goalie gear and field maintenance expenses
• A storage shed to help maintain our goals and equipment.
• Tournaments for advanced play

Please help support LUYAA Lacrosse. We are very grateful for your assistance. We will recognize your donation on our website (www.luyaa.org), and to our members throughout the season. For donations over $100, we can also include a link to your business on our website.

Please take a moment to download and fill out the sponsorship form. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your support.

LUYAA LaxFest 2009

Sponsor LaxFest 2009! Click on the link above to download a form.

On Sunday, May 3, 2009, LUYAA Lacrosse will hold our annual LAXFEST. This is an all day lacrosse festival where over 750 players and their families from around the Frederick/Montgomery County area will participate in games and lacrosse related activities. The event is also open to the public.

As part of our festivities, we will be holding a Silent Auction. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your business, and help support our communities’ youth!

Please help support LUYAA Lacrosse. Your contribution of an item for our silent auction will go a long way toward helping achieve our goals!

We are very grateful for your assistance, and will recognize your donation in our LAXFEST program, to our members throughout the season, and on this website.

Please take a moment to download and fill out the Silent Auction Donation form. You can call or email me and we will make arrangements to pick up your item.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

January 16, 2009, baseball icon Cal Ripken gave the US Lacrosse Convention's Keynote Address, sharing the, 8 Elements of Perseverance that make the Difference, from his book "Get in the Game".

At the end of his presentation, Mr. Ripken took questions from the audience. LUYAA Lacrosse Commissioner Jaine Ackley said to Ripken, "My coaches (Jason and Rock) have challenged me to ask if you would come speak for us...but I told them we can't afford you." But she did ask if he would autograph his book and donate it for our LUYAA LAXFEST Silent Auction.

Mr. Ripken agreed! The book, along with t-shirts and posters signed by the 2009 Womens National Team, and many other fine items will be available for bid at the silent auction during our LUYAA LAXFEST on May 3, 2009.

Fifteen LUYAA Lacrosse coaches attended the convention, held January 16-18 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Lacrosse experts from around the world, from college coaches to US Lacrosse representatives offered 140 classes, clinics and live demos, from how to "Build a Better Practice", to LUYAA Coach Mark Stephens favorite, "Making it Fun". Western Maryland Chapter President and LUYAA Lacrosse parent and coach Kim Lenta was one of the featured speakers.

The US Lacrosse Convention was an excellent opportunity to advance the education of our coaches and enhance the quality of our program. Many thanks to the following coaches for taking the time to attend this important event.

Jaine Ackley, Tom Powell, Ann Bowman, Mark Stephens, Brian Cahill, Stan Swoyer, John Casey, Jason Wright, Carole Heine, Jane Hench, Ken Lenta, Julian Rock, Kim Lenta, Tom Holt, Jon Moles, Steve Heine