The Ambush Lacrosse Club is a non-profit competitive organization that focuses on the personal and athletic development of our student-athletes and creates a safe, positive learning environment on and off the field. We hope to teach lessons of character, discipline, respect, responsibility, leadership, teamwork and above all sportsmanship. We will emphasize that academics and family obligations always take top priority.
The Ambush Lacrosse Club is a non-profit competitive organization that focuses on the personal and athletic development of our student-athletes and creates a safe, positive learning environment on and off the field. We hope to teach lessons of character, discipline, respect, responsibility, leadership, teamwork and above all sportsmanship. We will emphasize that academics and family obligations always take top priority.
Elementary & Middle School (Rising 4th - 8th grade) – Fall Training
Ambush Lacrosse will be offering skills training for all
rising 4th - 8th grade boys in the Leesville Community interested in playing lacrosse on Tuesday and thursdays evenings from 6pm – 7:30pm, September 12th - Oct 25th. We will focus on learning fundamental skills such as throwing, catching ground balls and team concepts. All skill levels welcome!
Our club team participates in the
Triangle Youth Lacrosse Conference which consists of other middle school teams from Wake and Durham counties.
We are the proud CHAMPIONS for the 2019 and 2021 season and the feeder program from Leesville Road High School lacrosse.On Thursday, January 20th from 3:15-4:30pm meet outside on the middle school basketball court to meet LRHS varsity players and learn about our program. If you plan to attend, please complete his google form so we know you are coming. Parents are welcome to attend as well.
Help us know who is coming! Please sign up, if you plan to attend our info session (Parents welcome)!
Sign up to attend Information Session- Play-Date #1: Saturday, Dec 7th at 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- Play-Date #2: Saturday, Dec 14th 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- Play-Date #3: Saturday, Jan 11th 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- Play-Date #4: Saturday, Jan 18th 10:00 am – 11:30 am -- CANCELLED INCLEMENT WEATHER
- Play-Date #5: Saturday, Jan 25th 10:00 am – 11:30 am -- LOCATION TBD
- Play-Date #6: Saturday, Feb 1st 10:00 am – 11:30 am -- LOCATION TBD
- Play-Date #7: Saturday, Feb 8th 10:00 am – 11:30 am -- LOCATION TBD
NOTE: You MUST
sign up for legal purposes, however play dates are FREE. No financial obligation is necessary at this time.
Leesville Road Middle School Lower Field
We will have practices or games 3-5 days per week on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday. Weekday practices will start at 6:00 pm (after daylight savings) and 4:45 pm (before daylight savings). Our first practice will be Saturday, February 20th at 10am at Baileywick park.
Games will start in mid-March and will end the first week in May. More information on game schedules will be available prior to the start of the season.
NEED GEAR? No worries, we've got you covered! We received a US Lacrosse grant for 20 sets of gear for first-time players, valued over $300 per player.
High School (Rising 9th-12th grade) – Fall/Winter Training & Game Play
All rising 9th – 12th grade boys interested in playing lacrosse can sign up for
Ambush Lacrosse – HS. Practices will be held at Leesville MS on Wednesdays, Thursdays (Speed & Agility) (until dark), September 12th – Oct 26th. We will participate in 2 local tournament and winter league game play will be in Dec/January/February. If you have any additional questions contact
Deanna Lape.
It's best to park in high school student lot and walk down the road between school and the stadium if you can not find space in the grass area behind the middle school.
We have an experienced team of volunteer coaches that have been with the program for a number of years –
Ron Ateshian,
Brian Lape, and
Myles Merrill and
Jeff Buda will lead the charge. We are always looking for an additional volunteers. Please reach out to
Mary Eliza McRae if you are interested in helping out.
Elementary School (rising 4th and 5th grade): No Cost - that's 21, 90 min sessions for FREE!
*Use ELEMENTARY150 for the discount price.
Middle School (rising 6th - 8th grade): $150 includes 21, 90 min sessions
*Register before Tuesday, August 22nd and use EARLYBIRD for the discount code to receive a $10 discount.
High School (rising 9th - 12th grade): $200 + $35 for Jersey (includes 21, 90 min sessions, 8, 60 min sessions of speed and agility, 2 tournaments/play days, and winter league game play).
*Register before Tuesday, August 22nd and use EARLYBIRD for the discount code to receive a $10 discount.
*Wake County Public HS FALL sport athletes will receive a $75 discount. This includes HS football, soccer and X-Country.
All discounts will be subtracted at the end of the registration process. All caps must be used.
We hope to grow the sport of lacrosse in our area. Please share this website with families interested in playing!
Thank you Dr. Barnes for Sponsoring our program!
