Aurora Greenmen
Avon Eagles
Avon Lake Shoremen
Bay Village Rockets
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees
Brunswick Blue Devils
Chagrin Falls Tigers
Chardon Hilltoppers
Cleveland Heights Tigers
Copley Lacrosse
Hathaway Brown Blazers
Hawken School
Highland Hornets
Hudson Explorers
Jackson Bears
Kenston Bombers
Lakewood Saints
Medina Bees
Mentor Cardinals
North Canton Hoover Vikings
North Olmsted Eagles
North Ridgeville Rangers
Olmsted Falls Bulldogs
Orange Lions
Revere Minutemen
Riverside Beavers
Rocky River Pirates
Shaker Heights Raiders
Solon Comets
Strongsville Mustangs
Wadsworth Grizzlies
Westlake Demons
Wooster Lacrosse
Draw Meeting (November)
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).
