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posted 02/08/2010 STICKS & SKILLS
Beginning players (boys and girls) will learn about the great game of lacrosse in a fun, coed environment. No equipment is required! We will provide sticks for all and play in a non-contact manner inside at the Arapahoe YMCA gym (winter session) or outside on the Arapahoe Turf Field (spring session).
Players will practice the basic skills of passing, catching, dodging, and shooting while learning about the rules of the sport in weekly scrimmages.
This is a great way to gain experience and build confidence before participating in one of our lacrosse leagues....
WINTER Dates: Sundays February 7 through March 14
SPRING Dates: Sundays April 11 through 16
Times: 2-3pm
Location: Arapahoe YMCA gym at 95th and Arapahoe in Lafayette
Cost: $52 member/$82 nonmember
Dress: athletic clothing and sneakers
FAMILY STICKS & SKILLS
Parents, join your sons and daughters to learn about the great game of lacrosse in a fun, coed environment! No equipment is required. We will provide sticks for all and play in a non-contact manner inside at the Arapahoe YMCA gym (winter session) or outside on the Arapahoe Turf Field (spring session).
Parents and kids will practice the basic skills of passing, catching, dodging, and shooting while learning about the rules and traditions of the sport in weekly scrimmages.
This is a great way to gain experience, build confidence, and spend quality time with your child before he or she participates in one of our lacrosse leagues....
WINTER Dates: Sundays February 7 through March 14
SPRING Dates: Sundays April 11 through May 16
Times: 3-4pm
Location: Arapahoe YMCA gym at 95th and Arapahoe in Lafayette
Cost: $52 member/$82 nonmember (COVERS BOTH PARENT & CHILD)
Dress: athletic clothing and sneakers
BOYS SPRING LACROSSE LEAGUES: Grades 1-2 and 3-4
Designed for the beginning or experienced player. Coaches will teach the rules and skills of lacrosse in a fun, recreational (ie non-travel) environment. They will emphasize development of stick skills and athletic ability. Format will be practice for 1 hour, then play short-sided games for 1 hour.
Dates: Saturdays March 20 through May 15. (No practice on March 27 due to spring break)
Times: Boys grades 1-2: 2 to 4pm
Boys grades 3-4: 4 to 6pm
Location: Arapahoe Turf Field at 95th and Arapahoe in Lafayette
Equipment: Required-- stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder and elbow pads, cup,
and mouthguard. Hockey gear is acceptable. YMCA lax jersey provided to all new players. Some used equipment may be available for use by new players.
Teams: Boys will be assigned to one of four teams for practice and game organization.
Cost: $62 member/$97 nonmember
BOYS SPRING LACROSSE LEAGUES: Grades 5-6 and 7-8
Designed for the beginning or experienced player. Coaches will teach the rules and skills of lacrosse in a fun, recreational (ie non-travel) environment. They will emphasize development of stick skills and athletic ability. Boys will practice for 1 hour on Tuesdays and play games on Fridays for 1 hour.
Dates: Tuesday March 16 through Friday May 14. (No lacrosse on March 23, 26 or 30 due to BVSD spring break)
Practice times: Boys grades 5-6 and 7-8 practice Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm
Game times: Boys grades 5-6 play Fridays 5 to 6pm
Boys grades 7-8 play Fridays 6 to 7pm
Location: Arapahoe Turf Field at 95th and Arapahoe in Lafayette
Equipment: Required-- stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder and elbow pads, cup,
and mouthguard. Hockey gear is acceptable. YMCA lax jersey provided to all new players. Some used equipment may be available for use by new players.
Cost: $62 member/$97 nonmember
