About Us
Our Mission
Old Line State Lacrosse Club is a nonprofit corporation that was formed to develop, promote and educate the student athlete while holding them to the highest standards of sportsmanship and integrity. Our mission is to seek out fundraising opportunities and sponsorships to allow for minimal costs being accrued by the student athlete and his family.
What we offer our players...
A great experience that will promote you to college coaches, evaluate and develop your skills as a player, and stress the importance of giving back to the community...
Old Line State
What's in a Name?
There are two ideas as to how Maryland got the nickname Old Line State: If you ask me, I like the first idea better, as it can be related to sports very easily.
The Old Line State: This nickname is, according to some, a reference to the Maryland soldiers who fought courageously in the Revolutionary War, the Maryland Line. It is said that General George Washington referred to these soldiers as "The Old Line." Maryland was the only state that had regular troops "of the line" and these soldiers were ranked among the finest and best disciplined in the army.
Another origin is given that goes back further in history. It is said that Maryland is referred to as "The Old Line State" because it was the dividing line between the land grants given to William Penn and Lord Baltimore.
The Rockfish
If you didn't know, the Rockfish is our state fish. It is known for its size and fighting ability, the rockfish also is called striped bass. It has an olive green back, fading to light silver on its sides, with a white underside. Seven or eight dark, continuous stripes run from head to tail.
Rockfish is considered by many to be the premier sport and commercial species on the Bay. The silver-flanked, irridescent-striped rockfish is a challenge to catch and a delight to eat. The current Maryland record for rockfish caught in Chesapeake Bay weighed in at 67 pounds, 8 ounces in 1995. Declining stocks, attributed to overfishing and pollution, forced Maryland to impose a moratorium on harvesting the species between 1985 and 1989.