Aloha Youth Lacrosse Association (AYLA) was founded in 2004 as a youth club league and player development program for Boys and Girls ages 7 through High School.  Lacrosse is played as a spring sport across the nation, and the AYLA Season runs March-May.  

** REGISTER ON-LINE **
The 2010 Youth Lacrosse Season Registration is underway. Deadline is extended to March 5, 2010.
Go to REGISTRATION above to complete on-line registration with US Lacrosse and AYLA.  Team placement is made in order of registration date.  Please don’t delay!  Register today!

PLAYERS
The Youth Lacrosse league on Oahu has grown to nearly 300 Boys and Girls.  Most of the players have learned the sport of Lacrosse from scratch in our league.  New players can enter at all age groups.  Several top players have advanced to play at the college level.
 
THE GAME OF LACROSSE
Lacrosse requires the ability to run well and develop great hand-eye coordination. The game is derived from native North Americans, who for many centuries used the game to train for battle, or compete between tribes in place of war.  The modern game involves 10 players on a team, with protective gear, passing a hard rubber ball with a Lacrosse stick to score in a goal on a field similar to a soccer field.  The Boys game allows body checking at the High School level, while the Girls game does not allow contact.  AYLA teaches players to respect the game with sportsmanship, safety and fun.

COACHING
AYLA head coaches are certified under US Lacrosse coach training programs.  Most AYLA coaches are former college Lacrosse players, and many from top schools including Cornell, Army, Duke, Washington & Lee, Delaware, Syracuse and other strong programs.  Their experience translates into solid development skills and values in our youth players.

TEAM LOCATIONS
Teams are focused in the Honolulu, Windward and Ewa/Central areas of Oahu.  A very competitive 6-team High School Boys division includes three in Honolulu, plus teams from Kapolei, Windward and Mililani.  Practices are held at locations determined by the Coach.

AYLA GAME SEASON
Lacrosse games are held at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki, and Patsy Mink Regional Park (Central Oahu).  Teams form in early February with practices 3-5 days/week depending upon age group division.  Games are played on Sunday afternoons, with a 10-game season running from March-May.  AYLA Finals are played on the UH Ching Field in late May, with a festival atmosphere that is exciting for players, parents and spectators.

MISSION STATEMENT
Aloha Youth Lacrosse Association (AYLA) encourages, cultivates, and develops the interest in and appreciation of the sport of lacrosse in the State of Hawaii. We strive to advance the growth of boys and girls youth lacrosse by providing quality instruction and coaching of lacrosse fundamentals, skills, techniques, and strategies. We provide a safe and fun environment and emphasize the development of self-esteem, good sportsmanship, fitness, achievement, and affirmative values that team sports provide. Through this positive and fun experience, we hope to participate in, cooperate with, and expose our Hawaii youth to other competitive organizations throughout the state, nation, and world.

AYLA is the youth lacrosse organization of the Hawaii Chapter of US Lacrosse, and is affiliated with the Positive Coaching Alliance.  AYLA is 100% volunteer and a registered 501(c)(3) organization.  Your support is welcome!

Aloha Youth Lacrosse Association * 3075 Pacific Heights Rd * Honolulu, Hawaii * 96813 * 808-548-0451