Welcome to the spring season of ICCL lacrosse! Whether you’ve played lacrosse before, or you have a friend who’s been trying to talk you into playing, or you’ve never played, we hope you’ll join us. It’s a fun, fast-paced game that keeps everyone playing going and involved in the game. There’s a spot for everyone among the different positions of defense, attack, middle, and goalie.
We’re excited to shake off the snow and start playing. Here are the details so far. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me at theohelm@gmail.com or text at 336-918-9314.
TEAMS: We’ll have teams at two levels: 5th/6th grades and 7th/8th grades. The number of teams will depend on how many kids play, and kids from the same school will play together.
PRACTICE: Teams will practice in the evenings twice a week beginning the week of March 21. Locations will depend on the number of teams and which schools play together so we can make the location as convenient as possible. In the past we’ve practiced at Boehm Park, St. Pius, and Clay Intermediate.
GAMES: We’ll play teams from Penn, the South Bend Bears, and Northridge on Sunday afternoons in April and May, but no games during Spring Break and Easter. We are working with the other teams to schedule at locations with access to two fields (like School Field in South Bend) so that teams can play multiple games on a day, and so families with kids playing on multiple teams can be at the same location.
EQUIPMENT: If you haven’t played before, you’ll need a helmet, shoulder and elbow pads, gloves, and stick. That sounds like a lot, but don’t let it stop you – we have a good supply of loaner equipment. If you have played before, you’ll need to make sure your shoulder pads meet the new NOCSAE ND200 standard that goes into effect this year.
WHAT IF I’VE NEVER PLAYED BEFORE? Don’t let that stop you! This is the perfect way to try it. Our coaches love the game, love coaching, and want everyone to get better while having fun.
