The Hong Kong Lacrosse Development Academy (DA) is directed towards developing lacrosse in Hong Kong. This programme is designed so that participants receive year-long, top level instruction and support preparing them for the next step in their development and achievements.

Athletes will be divided into different groups, so athletes will experience instruction and level of play that is most appropriate for their age and background.

Rationale and Intent

One of the main goals of the Hong Kong Lacrosse Association (HKLA) is to improve the calibre of lacrosse and to enhance the popularity of the sport in Hong Kong. The HKLA is committed to achieving this goal, and the introduction and development of youth lacrosse programme such as the Development Academy is a key strategy to that end. This programme will serve as talent identification for the Hong Kong Lacrosse Under 20 Representative Team and the High Performance Programme (HPP).

Academy Objectives

 To provide athletes with the opportunity to enhance their skills and abilities and to prepare them for international competition.
 To provide athletes with lacrosse skill development opportunities through on field preparation and competition.
 To provide athletes with the opportunity to improve their strength and conditioning as to enhance their on-field performance.

Course Detail
Practice Date:
Jan 6, 13, 20, 27
Feb 3, 17, 24
Mar 2, 9, 16, 23
Apr 6, 13, 20

Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Location: Club de Recreio

Target

FEMALE Aged Between 11-17 years old

Program Term

- Fall Term – Mid Sept 2023 till Mid Dec 2023
- Spring Term – Mid Jan 2024 till End of Apr 2024
- Summer Term – Mid May 2024 till End of Aug 2024


Application Date

 Application will begin at least 2 weeks before the start date of each term
 Any athletes who meet the above requirement could apply for the program anytime, however, no reduction of program fee will be granted


Program Fee
 A program fee of 600HKD per term will be required to cover basic training costs
 Financial arrangements for tournaments will be communicated prior to the selection of the squad.

Division of Groups

1. Junior Division – Aged 11-13
2. Youth Division – Aged 14-17
*Coaches may advice players to change groups as deemed necessary (e.g. skills, physicality, etc.)


Practice Time & Location:
Please refer to the Course Description
**Practice time and location may be altered as deemed necessary


Academy Participation
 All athletes are expected to participate in all scheduled training, development and evaluation sessions
 Athletes will be selected to participate in specific competitions (e.g. HK Lacrosse Open Youth Festival Tournament, etc.)


Athlete Requirement
 All applicants must be a HKLA member. Please register your HKLA membership at http://www.hklax.org/register_landing.php
 Athletes in the Development academy will be continuously monitored, if player is found to be deficient in the areas of character, commitment and attitude, this could lead to being removed from the programme.



Equipment Arrangement
- Athletes in the program must prepare their own lacrosse stick. Those players who do not have their own sticks, can buy their stick through the following website: https://eshop.hklax.org/


Potential Tournament & Competition
- Youth Festival tournament in Hong Kong Lacrosse Open
- Hong Kong 6s League (Youth Division), or
- Other competition

Program Certificate
- All athletes who are under 18 in the program will receive a certificate
- Please email to [email protected] to request the certificate