2025 Draw Meeting
The Northern Ohio Lacrosse League (NOLL) held its 2025 Season Draw Meeting on December 4, 2024. The meeting emphasized NOLL’s mission to promote lacrosse as a community-building sport while providing key updates and initiatives for the upcoming season.
Key Points
1. Mission and Vision:
- NOLL aims to grow lacrosse in Northern Ohio by offering high-quality programs and events for all ages and abilities.
- New clubs are paired with similar programs to help them thrive, while established clubs receive tailored matchups.
2. Regional Play and Scheduling:
- Introduction of new quadrants for regional play, ensuring balanced competition: Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast.
- Teams play 8 league games with dedicated days for different levels (e.g., youth on Mondays, high school on Tuesdays and Thursdays).
3. Rules and Eligibility:
- Reinforcement of player eligibility rules to prevent recruiting conflicts with local clubs.
- Adoption of US Lacrosse and NFHS rules for all levels of play.
4. Growth Initiatives:
- Call for new clubs to join and grow the sport in the region.
- Expansion of opportunities through clinics, tournaments, and travel clubs.
5. New Forms and Updates:
- Launch of forms for tournament seeding, All-Star game voting, and behavior agreements to foster mutual respect among stakeholders.
6. NOLL Classic Championship and All-Star Game:
- Memorial Day weekend will feature the NOLL Classic Championship and All-Star Game to showcase top talent across divisions.
7. Volunteer Opportunities:
- Open call for committee volunteers to contribute to tournaments, scheduling, and rule development.
8. Important Dates:
- Key deadlines include team commitments by March 15, 2025, and the season starting on April 1, 2025.
- The NOLL Classic and All-Star Weekend will occur from May 24-27, 2025.
- 2025 Season Planner (full calendar of dates)
9. Board and Communication:
- The NOLL board introduced its members and emphasized the importance of clear communication through Program Directors (PDs).