🔴 About CLA Regions

Local Pride. Regional Power. Unified Purpose.

The Carolina Lacrosse Association (CLA) serves athletes across the Carolinas through a regional model that brings high-quality programming close to home, while providing clear pathways for growth and competition.

Our three core regions — CLA North, CLA Charlotte, and CLA South — ensure every player has access to top-tier development and opportunity.

CLA NORTH

Serving:

Denver, Huntersville, Cornelius, Lake Norman, Mooresville, Davidson, Mountain Island, Concord, and surrounding communities.

Programs Offered:

  • CLA Start
    Free clinics and community-based intro programs in local parks and schools.

  • CLA Play

    • Denver Otters (Boys & Girls)

    • Huntersville Hawks (Girls)

    • Carolina Miners (Boys)

  • CLA Travel

    • Carolina Miners (Boys)

    • Style North (Girls)

  • Scholastic Teams

    • Broncos Girls MS (Spring)

    • Pride Girls MS (Spring)

CLA CHARLOTTE

Serving:

South Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill, Marvin, Weddington, Waxhaw, Indian Trail, Fort Mill, and surrounding areas.

Programs Offered:

  • CLA Start
    Local intro clinics to welcome young athletes into the game.

  • CLA Play

    • South Charlotte Cardinals (Boys & Girls)

  • CLA Travel

    • Team Carolina (Boys – Elite & Select)

    • Style Charlotte (Girls – Elite & Select)

  • Scholastic Teams

    • Cavaliers Boys MS (Spring)

CLA SOUTH

Serving:

Clover, Lake Wylie, Rock Hill, Tega Cay, Steele Creek, York, Belmont, Gastonia, and nearby areas.

Programs Offered:

  • CLA Start
    Free clinics, outreach, and school-based programs to grow lacrosse in emerging communities.

  • CLA Play

    • York County Tomahawks (Boys & Girls)

  • CLA Travel
    Players in CLA South are placed in:

    • Team Carolina (Boys – via Charlotte)

    • Style Lacrosse (Girls – via Charlotte)

Why Our Regional Model Works

By organizing into regions, CLA ensures:

  • Local Access: Families get community-based programs and convenience.

  • Elite Competition: Our best players compete together on regional and national stages.

  • Clear Pathways: Players grow from Start → Play → Travel → Premier within their region and beyond.

Each CLA region reflects our commitment to:

Every Age. Every Stage. Every Season.