South Bend Bears Youth and High School Lacrosse Club

South Bend Bears Youth and High School Lacrosse Club

Girls Fall Ball Tournaments

Bears Elite Fall Ball

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - August 10th, 2025

Register here for Bears Elite Fall Ball.

Full registration includes 4 Tournaments, at a discounted rate than registering for individual tournaments.
Open to all athletes in the area, no school affiliation.
Tournaments will be filled on a first come first serve basis, with team placements based on tryouts in the fall if there are enough registrants for 2 teams per tournament.
There is a max number (7) from one school team. This will be taken into account for team placements/registration.
Optional/ bonus practices may be included.
Fully open to class of 2025-2032.
Teams will compete in JV/Varsity brackets depending on registration.

Individual tournament registration will open LATER (mid-August) only if there are more athletes needed for specific tournaments.

Tournaments and optional practices will be coached by Isabella Montgomery+ additional collegiate level athletes/coaches in the area.

If you have any questions, please email- [email protected]

Fall Ball- All Tournaments

Registration closes on 11/30/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 10/01/2025 to 11/30/2025
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Bears Elite: Summer 2026 Registration

Bears Elite: Full Program Overview

The Bears will be offering a summer travel team for high school girls' lacrosse in 2026. (Running June 2026-July 2026) We will be offering programs open to girls in high school classes of 2027-2032 (i.e., students going into 6th-11th grade in fall of 2026). There are limited spots available. These programs are open to any Girls Lacrosse players in the Michiana area from any high school. Teams will compete in the High School JV and Varsity divisions in Tournaments. Middle schoolers should feel confident enough to compete at the high school level!

Teams Offered:

Both teams will experience the same exposure to recruiting education, quality coaching and positive team environment. The primary difference between teams is the tournaments and brackets within the tournament.

Recruiting Team: Tryout or film review necessary.

Missed Tryout- Application Link

3-4 Tournaments, including recruiting tournaments with college coaches present.

Midwest Team: Open registration, first come first serve basis. Can register without tryout/film review.

2-3 Local Tournaments

More Information:

The Goal: Accessible, fun and high-level lacrosse opportunity for all girls in the area that prepares athletes for college and the recruiting process.

History: Founded in 2022 the Bears Elite program took off with the first initial team. They have since grown making it to multiple championships each summer and winning the varsity bracket championship for the first time in Summer 2025!

Founders/ Coaches:

Isabella Montgomery

Current Bethel University Assistant Coach.
D2 playing experience, Former Director of Girls lacrosse 1st-12th grade.
Psychotherapist specializing in athlete and team mental health and well-being.

Zoe Montgomery

Current Goalie at Northern Michigan University.
Midwest All-American, American select, D1 playing experience, Certified Lax Ref.
Physical Education Major with Minor in Sociology with Athletic Training experience.

Additional Coaches:

We bring in guest and assistant coaches every summer. These have included additional athletes and coaches from ND, St. Mary's, Bethel as well as athletes currently playing in college from club to D1 level.
Exposure to a wide variety of perspectives, coaching and playing experience.

If you have any specific questions, please email [email protected].

With the goal of accessibility, scholarships are also offered if needed. Please email [email protected] if needed.