Hong Kong Lacrosse
Young Athletes Lacrosse Training Scheme (Male)
2023 - 2024

Academy Summary

The Young Athletes Lacrosse Training Scheme (YA) and development academy are both 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 groups based on ages and skills, so athletes will experience instruction and level of play that is most appropriate for them.


Rationale and Intent

One of the main goals of the Hong Kong, China 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.


Target

MALE 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 – May 2024 till End of Aug 2024


Application Date
 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.



Practice Time & Location:
Tryout Date: May 4th 2024
Time: 0930 - 1130
Location: Wah Yan College, Kowloon (56 Waterloo Road

Practice Schedule
2024 May 18
2024 Jun 1, 15, 22, 29
Time : 11:00 - 13:00

Jul 6, 13, 20, 27
Aug 10, 17, 31 (SAT)
Time : 12:30 - 14:30

Location: Wah Yan College, Kowloon (56 Waterloo Road)


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/
- Equipment Rental can also be arragned, pleaes see the below doc for more details

- Athletes in the program could rent the men’s equipment or goalie’s equipment with a rental fee of HKD800. The equipment includes helmet, shoulder pad, arm pad and gloves (Goalie equipment includes helmet, throat guard, chest guard, gloves, protective pants & goalie stick).
− Athletes who rent equipment are required to pay a deposit. The deposit will be returned after athletes return all his rented equipment. If any of the equipment is lost, or found abnormally tear, HKLA will deduct the cost of the item from the deposit.


Deposit as follow:
- $1500HKD

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 could a e-certificate
- Please email to [email protected] to request the certificate

Remark: 1. Should have basic lacrosse skill 2. Bring your own lacrosse stick 3. Athletes in this program must wear full equipment(inlcuding helmet, shoulder pad, arm pad and gloves)

*All paid up fee will be non-refundable upon registration (or application) and payment has been confirmed.*
Contact

Kelvin Mak
Development Manager
(852) 63317307
[email protected]