Box Lacrosse & Spring/Summer Development TEAM
Barrington Stampede is the new development program for Barrington Youth Lacrosse. Through coordination of the Barrington High School Lacrosse Program and in addition to the traditional BYL Spring lacrosse season, Barrington Stampede harnesses the enthusiasm and competitive spirit for the game of lacrosse throughout the year for selected BYL players.
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Stampede is a competitive training program consisting of box and field lacrosse opportunities designed to spark further development of experienced lacrosse players with an emphasis on team concepts, positional training and advanced skill work.​
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Note: Stampede players are required to successfully complete a lacrosse skills challenge and be able to commit to practice, scrimmages and tournaments during each Stampede season.
Common Questions - Click Here​
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Common Questions
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Q: What is Barrington Stampede?
A: Stampede is a competitive training program consisting of box and field lacrosse opportunities designed to spark further development of experienced lacrosse players with an emphasis on team concepts, positional training and advanced skill work.​
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Q: Do players have to tryout for Barrington Stampede?
A: Prospective players must successfully complete a lacrosse skills challenge in order to play on a Stampede Lacrosse Team. This skills requirement is designed to create an elevated baseline of core lacrosse skills to best allow for successful training on team concepts, positional training and advanced skill work.​ Stampede players will also be required to commit to the practice and tournament schedule in order to be placed on a Barrington Stampede team.
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Q: How is Barrington Stampede Different?
A: Barrington Stampede is the new competitive program for BYL that provides new lacrosse opportunities for BYL players in addition to the traditional Spring season. Barrington Stampede is offering 2 programs including:
1. Winter Box Lacrosse program with a minimum of 2 tournaments (November-January)
2. Spring/Summer Development program with a minimum of 2 tournaments (March-June)
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Point: Think of the traditional BYL Spring season as the recreation soccer or baseball league and Barrington Stampede as the new "old school" travel team....but for lacrosse in Barrington.
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Q: Will Players Play Both Stampede and BYL Spring?​
A: Yes. The traditional Spring season will continue to serve as the primary youth lacrosse program of BYL with a focus on learning/loving the game of lacrosse, developing lacrosse skills and having fun while playing lacrosse with their classmates/friends. The BYL Spring season will continue to participate in bi-weekly practices and games with teams primarily set by grades. The BYL Spring season will not include out-of-state travel tournaments.
Barrington Stampede offers a greater emphasis on skill development and competition with1 additional practice each week during the Spring season and a minimum of 2 Spring tournaments with an option for an early Summer tournament as well.
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Q: Do Stampede players have to play both the Winter Box and Spring/Summer Development programs.
A: No. Barrington Stampede players can apply to play on either season of Stampede. However, roster priority will be given to players participating in both programs when roster spots are limited.
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Q: Who are the Barrington Stampede coaches?
A: Barrington Stampede Coaches are comprised of BYL Coaches, BHS Coaches and BHS Varsity Players. The Stampede curriculum is designed to be a training extension of the Barrington High School lacrosse program with specialized training for Stampede coaches.
Q: Is there an additional fee for Barrington Stampede?
A: Yes. Program fees will be posted soon, but please note that Barrington Stampede is still being operated as a community-based program in order to keep registration fees as low as possible and keep the focus on developing lacrosse players. ​​