Mass Bay Colonials
At the 2018 Orlando Lacrosse Open
What: In response to the overwhelming success of the Mass
Bay Colonials’ debut at the 2014 FIL World Lacrosse
Championships in Denver, CO, MBYLL is once again uniting our
100 town programs through our National Tour Teams and will
be participating in the 2018 Orlando Lacrosse Open.
For general OLO information, visit: Orlando Lacrosse Open Website
When: November 30 – December 3, 2018 (games on December 1 & 2 plus optional theme park day).
Where: The teams will be flying into Orlando International Airport, staying in hotels central to the
tournament and playing in the Orlando Lacrosse Open at the Omni Championsgate Resort, Northeast
Regional Park, and Celebration High School alongside teams from Florida, Georgia, Texas, North
Carolina, Alabama, and Maryland.
Who: The teams will be comprised of players from MBYLL town programs. Selected athletes will be
chosen based on their performance and leadership qualities: youth players who not only possess
first-rate lacrosse skills, but who embody the spirit and integrity of the sport and our league.
How: Interested and available athletes who meet the criteria* will fill-out a brief application for
nomination. After towns participate in an approval process, invited athletes will attend a league-wide
tryout (multiple options). Impartial evaluators will build the team with up to 22 selected athletes per
roster.
How Much: If selected, athletes will pay up to $500 for the Mass Bay Colonials Participation fee. This
will include tournament fee, uniforms, the Mass Bay Colonials helmet, and pre-tournament events
and practices. Travel expenses (airfare, hotel, ground transportation, meals) would need to be
secured separately. MBYLL aims to keep this as affordable as possible and will make no profit from
the Mass Bay Colonials. MBYLL will also be seeking sponsorship to minimize athlete and
administrative costs.
Why: MBYLL is extraordinarily proud of the youth athletes, the coaches, and the programs that make
up our league. We view this trip as an opportunity to demonstrate the preeminent caliber of lacrosse
being played, taught, and administered in our little corner of the world. This experience will enhance
the growth and education of the selected athletes as it pertains to his lacrosse development and will
serve to celebrate and promote the importance of town-based youth lacrosse.
The Next Step: For those who could and would commit to playing on the 2018 Mass Bay Colonials,
an application for nomination is available on the MBYLL website. Beginning August 1 st , town
programs will partake in the approval process & tryout invitations will be sent to selected athletes.
*Eligible athletes: Those who play for an MBYLL town program, were born between 09/01/04 –
08/31/08, and will NOT be in High School during the 2018-2019 academic year.