A historic union of the Western Pennsylvania's two oldest and largest Lacrosse organizations will bring unprecedented Lacrosse opportunities for all ages.

The leadership of The Pittsburgh Aces and The Pittsburgh Rebels have unanimously agreed to merge their entities in order to create one superior organization with the stated vision of being nationally recognized as a leader in instructional, recreational and competitive youth Lacrosse. Brian Novotny, Head Coach, Division II Seton Hill University and Peter Hoffman, Head Coach, Seneca Valley High School, will lead the charge in putting Pittsburgh's best foot forward with the new organization and we will keep our coaching staffs in place while looking to add coaches to augment our already well qualified Coaching Team.
 
Key Benefits of the Merged Club
- Higher level of coaching at all levels.
- More enhanced Lacrosse skill training opportunities for all ages
- More opportunities to play competitive Lacrosse
- Increased local game opportunities
- Duplicative administrative costs will be eliminated
- Increased needs-based opportunities
- Increased opportunities to identify and train coaches
- Increase learn to play opportunities for youth
- Overall more choices
 
Motivation
The merger process has been driven by a shared desire to provide the best possible Lacrosse opportunities for area youth. Both organizations have recognized that the current fragmented arrangement in Pittsburgh has hindered both organizations from fully realizing their mission.

The combined motivation to pursue the partnership stems from the desire to build a stronger base for player development and competitive Lacrosse, which requires the involvement of a larger pool of players, including all of the most promising and dedicated players in the area. By expanding the player pool, integrating the player development channels and enhancing the depth of Lacrosse programming, the following opportunities will be realized:

The ability to offer different levels of Lacrosse experiences to match the varying abilities and goals of Lacrosse players in Pittsburgh.

The opportunity to form more cohesive club teams, which will be comprised of players of similar ability and similar levels of commitment.

The ability to field elite teams that are able to compete at a higher level in Regional and National events.
 
Coordinated player development and promotion within a single organization. These efforts were previously hampered by the fortifications built around individual teams within competing organizations.

Increased recruiting opportunities and options.

Augmented opportunities for local games and intra-club league play.

Basic Structure of the Merged Travel Clubs

U-19 - Elite, South and North
U-17 - Elite, South and North
U-15 - City, South and North
U-13 - City, South and North
  
These teams will be competing in skill appropriate summer tournaments which offer the most competitive play and recruiting opportunities for our players. Our coaches are the best College and High School lacrosse coaches the area has to offer, supplemented by college players, youth coaches and outside professional instruction.We will use a standardized curriculum of coaching, skills and drills that will be utilized at all levels.
 
Basic Structure of the Leagues
 
Expanded North and South Divisions for recreational play will offer local competitive opportunities building toward a City Championship. Teams will play within their divisions along with cross divisional games offering the most competitive league structure for Pittsburgh and Western PA.
 
Fall Box League, Winter Indoor League, Winter Team League, Summer Field League.
Youth, High School,  Men's(-30) and Gentlemen's(+30) league play
 
Basic Structure of the Camps
 
Expanded camps in all geographical regions of Western PA. We will use a standardized curriculum of coaching, skills and drills that will be utilized at all levels of instruction. Camps will be managed by High School and College coaches supplemented by the best College and High School players in the area.
 
Basic Structure of the Specialty Camps
 
We will be offering various special opportunities to learn from Professional Lacrosse Players. Based on the format of our sold out Aces/Johnny Christmas Clinic last year and the Aces/FCA Professional player's camp we had this summer, we will offer clinics throughout the winter and spring. Face off, defensive play, goal tending, shooting skills are a few of the options that will be available.