RAM BOX will be offered again this Winter - stay tuned for details!

We are working on our Spring 2019 programs and plan to open registration on November 1st.
The deadline for registering players in Grades 5-8 is January 23, 2019 at 11:59 PM.
After this date and time, a late fee of $225 will be automatically added to each late registration.

Evaluation dates for New Canaan resident boys in grades 5 through 8 will be:
Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 FOR ALL GRADES
PLUS:

For Grades 7 & 8:
Tuesday, March 5th, 2019
Thursday, March 7th, 2019

For Grades 5 & 6:
Wednesday, March 6th, 2019
Friday, March 8th, 2019

The exact evaluation times will be announced soon.
All evaluation sessions
will take place at indoor athletic facilities.
Details will be announced well in advance.

BOYS FALL BALL CLINICS FOR GRADES K-4 NOW OPEN.

CLICK ON THE "REGISTER ONLINE" BUTTON IN THE MENU.

FALL BALL COACH BIOS:

Chip Buzzeo
Chip is entering his 7th year as Head Boys Lacrosse Coach at New Canaan High School. In his first year as head coach of the Rams in 2013, he helped the program win its 9th FCIAC Championship. In 2015, 2016, 2017 the team has won three consecutive State Championships.  Chip graduated from Princeton University in 2001. In his four years being a member of the Princeton Lacrosse team, three of the teams competed in the NCAA National Championship game, and two of the teams won the National Championship ('98, '01). Chip was voted Captain of the 2001 National Championship team. Prior to attending Princeton, Chip graduated from New Canaan High School in 1996. As captain of the 1996 lacrosse team, he helped the team win the 1996 state championship and was selected to the All-American, All-State, and All-FCIAC teams.  In addition to playing lacrosse, Chip was a 3x All-State and FCIAC Hockey player for NCHS and lead the team in scoring four years in a row.
 
Will Koshansky
Will is currently entering his 7th year as Head Defensive Lacrosse Coordinator at New Canaan High School. Will graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 2012.  He played every game at UPENN at either defense or long stick midfield.   His senior year in college he was voted team captain and most valuable player.  While at UPENN he was a two-time 2nd team All-Ivy LSM.  For the past five summers, Will has played in the Pro Major League Lacrosse League.  Will grew up in Long Island and played for nationally ranked St. Anthony’s High School. 
 
Bobby Rushton
Bobby is heading into his 8th year as one of the Varsity Coaches and is the Head Offensive Lacrosse Coordinator at New Canaan High School. In 2014, his first year as Head Offensive Coordinator, Coach Rushton's offense totaled one of the highest season point totals in the program's 40-year history.  Three years ago, the team broke the record again and one of the offensive players, Michael Kraus set a new record for most points in a single season with 106).  Bobby is another Long Island native who grew up playing for powerhouse West Islip High School. Bobby played his collegiate career at Sacred Heart University and became the team’s leading goal scorer his sophomore year as well as an ALL CAA player. Bobby was voted captain of his team in both his Junior and Senior years in college. He ended his career being selected to the NEILA East-West All-Star Game. Bobby is currently a 3rd grade teacher at South School in New Canaan. 

Additional Guest Coaches and New Canaan High School Players are expected to help volunteer and help during the clinics. 

Please review our updated refund policy on the Registration Process page.

REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT TIME OF REGISTRATION ALONG
WITH ANY UNPAID FAMILY BALANCES.

Contact NCLA Treasurer Charlie Watson at treasurer.ncla@gmail.com to discuss any financial issues.

Contact NCLA Registrar Darcy Smith at registrar.nclax@gmail.com to discuss any registration issues.

Contact the grade coordinator with any grade-specific program questions.

Co-President: Pete Deane Email: PMD@deaneinc.com

VP of Boys Programs: Patrick Leahy Email:

Boys Grade Coordinators: 

8th: John Jessop 

7th: Jud Smith 

6th: Patrick Leahy 

5th: Steve Cox 

4th: Brian Ericson bericson1@gmail.com

3rd: Chip Mahoney  m

2nd: Patrick Jackson 

1st: Chris Hartofilis 

Kindergarten: TBD

BOARD REPS:
5th Grade: Ken Gammill
6th Grade: Kevin Arrix
7th Grade: Patrick Leahy
8th Grade: Patrick Russell

Director of Curriculum: Bobby Rushton
 

NCLA schedules are not finalized until we are able to confirm coaching and field schedules which will not be until March. While NCLA makes an effort to coordinate with other youth sports programs when creating the master schedule, we expect NCLA lacrosse to be a player's priority during the spring sports season for grades 5-8. Neither late registration fees nor the refund processing fee of $25 will be waived for any scheduling reasons for any programs.