About Us: CLA Divisions

CLA Divisions: Serving the Carolinas

Carolina Lacrosse Association (CLA) is dedicated to providing lacrosse opportunities to players across the Carolinas. Our organization is structured into three key divisions to ensure every community has access to high-quality programming, fostering both local pride and regional competition.

CLA North

Serving Communities: Denver, Huntersville, Cornelius, Concord, Lake Norman, Mooresville, Davidson, Mountain Island, and surrounding areas.

Programs Offered:

  • CLA Start: Free clinics and introductory programming in local communities.

  • CLA Play:

    • Denver Otters (Boys and Girls).

    • Huntersville Hawks (Girls).

    • Carolina Miners (Boys).

  • CLA Travel:

    • Carolina Miners: Competitive travel teams for boys north of Charlotte.

    • Style North: Competitive travel teams for girls north of Charlotte

  • Scholastic Teams:

    • Broncos Girls MS Spring Team

    • Pride Girls MS Spring Team

CLA Charlotte

Serving Communities: South Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill, Marvin, Weddington, Waxhaw, Indian Trail, Fort Mill, and more.

Programs Offered:

  • CLA Start: Introductory programming designed to engage the next generation of lacrosse players in Charlotte.

  • CLA Play:

    • South Charlotte Cardinals (Boys and Girls).

  • CLA Travel:

    • Team Carolina: Elite boys' travel teams for players in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

    • Style Charlotte (CLT): Girls' travel teams with Elite and Select tiers.

CLA South

Serving Communities: Clover, Lake Wylie, Fort Mill, Gastonia, Belmont, Steele Creek, Rock Hill, Tega Cay, York, and surrounding areas.

Programs Offered:

  • CLA Start: Growing lacrosse in emerging areas through free clinics and local outreach.

  • CLA Play:

    • York County Tomahawks (Boys and Girls).

  • CLA Travel:

    • Players from CLA South participate in CLA Charlotte’s Team Carolina (Boys) and Style Lacrosse (Girls) travel teams.

  • Scholastic Teams:

    • Cavaliers Boys MS Spring Team.

Future Expansion Goals

As part of our mission to grow lacrosse in the Carolinas, CLA aims to establish additional programs and teams within each division, including:

  • Matthews Mavericks (Boys and Girls).

  • Mooresville Mustangs (Boys and Girls).

  • University City Cobras (Boys and Girls).

  • Rock Hill Rhinos (Boys and Girls).

Why Our Divisions Matter

By organizing CLA into geographic divisions, we ensure that every player has access to:

  • Local Opportunities: Community-based teams and programming close to home.

  • Elite Competition: Travel and all-star teams that represent the best players in each region.

  • Development Pathways: A clear progression from introductory programs to competitive lacrosse at the regional and national levels.

Each division embodies CLA’s mission to provide “Every Level. Every Age. Every Stage.” Let’s grow the game, together.