LEAGUE
OWLS League program provides more than 150 grade 3-8 students an opportunity to enhance their lacrosse skills with a focus on teamwork. The teams are self-selected and provide low-income students from Chicago’s most challenging urban settings the chance to participate in regular practices, games, and competitive inter-scholastic tournaments led by trained nurturing coaches – free of charge.
The OWLS League program uses structured competition to draw parallels to other important aspects of life, exposing participants to:
- Teamwork and teambuilding
- Honor, discipline, and tradition
- Enrichment and enjoyment
- Time management and persistent practice method
- A healthy active lifestyle
- Caring nurturing adults
- Social inclusion and a sense of self
OWLS Academy
Community Info
If you are interested in joining our League programming, see below for the options based on your location.
West Side Programming
| Fall League | Spring League |
| September - October | March - May |
| Wednesdays from 4:30pm-6:45pm | Wednesday from 4:30pm-6:45pm Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm |
| Drop off and pick up at St. Malachy (2252 W Washington Blvd) | Drop off and pick up at St. Malachy (2252 W Washington Blvd) or Garfield Park (300 N Central Park Ave) |
Pilsen Area
| Fall League | Spring League |
| September - October | March - May |
| Wednesdays from 4:30pm-6:45pm | Wednesday from 4:30pm-6:45pm Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm |
| Drop off and pick up at Union League Boys & Girls Club One (2157 W 19th St) | Drop off and pick up at Union League Boys & Girls Club One (2157 W 19th St) |
South Side Area
If you are in the south side area and interested in joining our programs please contact cshukwit@owlslacrosse.org for more information
