What is Black Bear LAX? The club was founded in 2006 to meet the needs of Pennsylvania Lacrosse. It is the premier all-star travel club serving Montgomery, Lehigh and Berks Counties four the MONTCO teams and Chester County for the CHESTCO Teams. It is designed to provide unique opportunities for U-19 boys, U-17 and U15 (new for 2008) boys who have a passion for lacrosse and want to realize their lacrosse potential and maximize their lacrosse experience in competitive play.  

The Black Bear team schedule designed around high school sports. Our season is split into two major seasons: Fall and Summer. The summer months of June and July are the busiest, with at least two major tournaments. The fall and winter include practices, exhibition games against college club teams and other all-star teams. We attend at least one major weekend tournament in October /November. All is designed to work around school sports and family activities.

Tournament and Exhibition playing philosophy: The amount of playing time in tournaments and games will be determined by the coach, period. We will play fair, competitively but as a team. Positioning, strategy and all other executive decisions will be determined by our coaches and staff. All members will have a fair opportunity to compete.

Conduct & Sportsmanship: The Black Bear team and staff is dedicated to honoring the game of Lacrosse. We expect parents, players and coaches to conduct themselves as examples to all.

A one season (annual) club fee includes some of the following: Extensive, quality coaching designed to improve individual and team skills Weekly coached practice sessions with your team Coach stipends and travel expenses. Access to best coaches, tournaments and competition Individual coaching and performance training Guest coaching by high school, college and MLL players Use of coaching staff as college references Guidance through the college selection & recruiting process by experienced counselors, college recruiters and former college lacrosse coaches Team membership for elite tournaments Web site Excess liability insurance FUN and CAMARADERIE