The Okotoks Mustangs Bantam program continues to grow the player's skill's and mental awareness while reinforcing ethics and fair play. More emphasis is placed on stamina and aerobic capacity and we begin to identify talent. All practices are in Okotoks with games being played in Okotoks, Calgary, and surrounding areas. Bantam, like PeeWee,  reinforces the importance of skill development by tiering in the levels; "A","B", and "C"
Definitions for each level of play are adopted from the "levels of development" of the National Coaches Certification Program and the Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA):

Competitive "A"- a 'learn to win' program requiring enhanced commitments on the part of players and parents.
                             - Commitment to attend all games (at least 95%)
                             - Commitment to attend all regular scheduled practices (at least 95%)
                             - Expect additional team practices and games (75% commitment for attendance)
                             - Commitment to more than one tournament if chosen by team
                             - Commitment to participate in Provincials if chosen by team

Recreational "B"- a 'learn to compete' program requiring moderate to enhanced commitment on the part of players and parents.
                               - Commitment to 90% of all games
                               - Commitment to 90% of all regular scheduled practices
                               - Commitment to 75% of any additionally scheduled practices
                               - Commitment to at least one tournament chosen by team
 
Recreational "C"- a 'learn to play' and 'learn to compete' program (varies by age group) requiring moderate commitment on the part of players and parents.
                                - Commitment to 90% of all games
                                - Commitment to 90% of all regular scheduled practices
                                - Commitment to 75% of any additionally scheduled practices.

This year we have changed our view on participation, as with all team sports you commit to a team. As the success of the team depends on the participation of each and every player at any level at which you play and if you do not show up for practices or games you not only let yourself down but also every player on your team.

Because of the enhanced commitments, that come with the Competitive "A" programs, parents and players participating in those programs will be asked to sign a letter agreeing to the commitments of that program.              - click on commitment letter to print....

At the Bantam level, any player can try out for "A" level teams as well as attend the Team Alberta tryouts, and we encourage all players to challenge their abilities and do so.

2010 Bantam Practice Schedule to end of Regular Season 

May 31 - Piper          8:00-9:00pm     BA
               Murray       9:00-10:00pm   BB
               Centennial   6:30-7:30pm     BC

June 7 - Murray          7:00-8:00pm     BA
              Murray          9:00-10:00pm   BB
              Murray           8:00-9:00pm    BC

June 10 - Murray        7:00-8:00pm     BC