Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/21/17
Girls’ events
Clinics
Victory Girls Lacrosse Winter Clinics at West Chester University (Session 1) and Westtown School (Session 2). The clinics last seven weeks and include intensive training in: Non-Dominant Hand Improvement, Shot Selection Strategies, Defensive Footwork, Speed and Agility, Transition Passing, Create Defense and strong Attack skills
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SESSIONS
Session 1 (Middle and HS ages) – Dates: Sundays January 22 – March 5, 2017, Location: West Chester University, Gymnasium, Times: 9:00 – 10:30AM
Session II (all grades) -Dates: Sundays March 12 – April 30, 2017
Location: The Westtown School Gymnasium, Times: 12:00 – 1:30PM
ULTIMATE JUMP training series by Ultimate Lacrosse, forr all 2017 an 2018 girls. ULTIMATE JUMP is open to any 2017 Committed and Uncommitted player who wants to pursue the next level of lacrosse, as well as any 2018 Committed or Uncommitted player who wants to add to their normal club season. ULTIMATE JUMP has been designed to specifically maximize each player’s individual growth as an athlete so that the transition to college is seamless. Our program will JUMP start your college career by providing an intense lacrosse development from top to bottom to make you the complete player. We will integrate speed, agility, strength & conditioning training that is specific to the needs of each athlete.
BENEFITS: Elite training in a small group environment to maximize skill development for each player; Physical preparation for a smooth transition to the college level: Strength Training and Injury Prevention; Non-Traditional Conditioning Methods: Learn Muay Thai Kickboxing-great for hand eye coordination and cardiovascular conditioning; Mental preparation; Confidence training by Brave Enterprises specifically designed for young women and taught by elite college and World Champion player Crista Samaras (Princeton 99); Weekly Blog Topics: Video Demonstrations for lifting techniques, speed/agility etc.; Implementation of incoming college programs for individuals
PROGRAMMING: Physical Training from September 11, 2016 – August 10, 2017. Programming created for each season. (6-8 week detailed programs) and 1-2 in person sessions per month until summer when training increases to 2 x per week integrated into practices.
*Lacrosse Training: 35 sessions spread throughout each season with a buildup for summer 2017; Summer 2017 pick up games; BYB (confidence) Training: Quarterly
LOCATIONS: PA: Germantown Academy, Plymouth Whitemarsh, Maple Zone; NJ: Stuart Country Day School
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STEPS Philly Winter Clinics at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and Bryn Mawr College.
Session 1: Location: SCH Academy Field House (indoors).
*Focus on shooting and stickwork
*Individual goalie skills
Dates/Times: 1/8/17: 2:30pm-4:00pm
1/22/17 and 1/29/17: 3:00pm-4:30pm
Coaches: Emma Hamm and Meredith Crizer
Session 2: Location: Bryn Mawr College (indoors or outdoors on turf depending on weather)
*Focus on footwork, agility and stickwork
Dates/Times: 2/5/17, 2/12/17 and 2/26/17: 10:30am-12:00pm
Coaches: Kelly Barnes and Emma Hamm
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Questions: Email lguyer@stepslacrosse.com
**players will be sorted by age and ability
Youth Clinics
GameBreaker Winter Stickwork Clinics, Shipley Upper School Gym. There will be two different winter sessions consisting of 5 Sundays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
Session I Dates: December 4th, 11th, 18th, January 15th & 22nd
Session II Dates: January 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
Boys Ages 4 – 6.5 will be from 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Boys Ages 6.5 – 11 will be from 10:30 am – 11:30 am
These sessions will be taught by Mark Duncan, and The Shipley School coaching staff. He will be teaching the campers stick work training.
Click here to register – http://laxcamps.com/lax-camps/shipley-school-winter-stickwork-academy/
1st Start Lacrosse is moving indoors for the winter to three different locations. 1st Start Lacrosse is a program where the basics to the game are broken down and taught in a fun and exciting environment. It’s for children aged 3-to-7 and it will be coached by all former players now educators in the Philly area who have an extreme passion for the game.
1st Start is a 6 week program on Sundays starting January 15 where each session will be 60 minutes long. Lacrosse sticks (plastic) will be provided at every session along with a 1st Start STARTer pack, where each child will receive a 1st Start T-Shirt, Sweatband, and Sticker!
There will be 3 different 1st Start locations this fall:
The Episcopal Academy, Class of 1940 Daniel Dougherty Field House, Newtown Square, PA, Time: 8:30-9:30 AM
Lamb-Miller Field House at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA, Time: 10:30-11:30 AM
Ampro Sports Fieldhouse, Primos, PA, Time: 12:30-1:30 PM, Address: 30 Bunting Ln, Primos, PA 19018
Make your child’s 1st Start at lacrosse one they will NEVER forget!!
To register please go to https://campscui.active.com/orgs/1stStartLacrosse
Any questions about the program please contact John Bodnar at coachjohn@1ststartlacrosse.com
STEPS Elite Philadelphia developmental program for girls in grades 3 and 4.
The missing is to foster a passion for the great game of lacrosse by running fun and challenging practice sessions to introduce players & parents to the club team & tournament environment; incorporate a big sister / little sister initiative with STEPS Elite Philly; make new friends and build relationships with girls from different towns; teach young student athletes to set goals and strive to achieve them; character development in a TEAM first environment; develop Self-Confidence
Dates: May 21st kick off! Times: 4-00 – 6-00pm; Uniform distribution, parent meeting, team practice, team bonding
Practice Dates: June 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 14; Times: 5:00 – 6:30pm
Location: Radnor HS, Rowland Field
Tournament: National Draw, Cherokee HS, Marlton, NJ; Friday & Saturday June 16th & 17th (no games prior to 5pm on Friday)
DIRECTORS: Amy Orcutt, STEPS DEVO Director, Head Coach, Conestoga High School – 2016 PIAA State Championship
Brooke Fritz, Head Coach Radnor High School, STEPS Elite Executive Director
CLICK FOR REGISTRATION: For more info – Coach Fritz, Executive Director, P: (610) 202-9107, E: brooke@stepslacrosse.com
Winter Tournament
3rd Annual Bold in the Cold girls’ high school lacrosse tournament at Agnes Irwin School on Feb. 25. The event is a fundraiser for Checking for Cancer
Date: Saturday Feb. 25
TIME: 8am – 4:30 pm
VENUE: AGNES IRWIN SCHOOL Turf Fields
FORMAT: (3) 25 minute full field games
REGISTER via E-Mail CoachDucklacrosse@gmail.com – * Inclement Weather Games will be played Sunday February 26th
Spring league
Maplezone Sports Institute Girls Atlantic Club Lacrosse League for Middle School and Youth teams. Maplezone Sports Institute (MSI), powered by Heritage Lacrosse, is pleased to announce the launch of the Atlantic Club Lacrosse League, a youth girls spring league for 2017 that will feature competitive travel club teams with players in the graduating classes of 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Doubleheaders will be scheduled for each team on alternating Sundays. Games are 12-minute running quarters with a minute-long break in between quarters and a five-minute halftime.
Teams play eight regular season games before playoff Sunday that determines the league champion by graduating class. The dates are March 26; April 9 and 30 and May 14 and 21. All games are played on all turf fields at the MSI Sports Village located in Aston, PA. Schedules, results and standings will all be available real time.
The league uses modified Federation rules with minor tweaks. There is limited contact with an emphasis on player safety, especially when it comes to head contact and unsportsmanlike play.
League Overview: (8 games / team + playoffs); Each team plays 8 games, plus playoffs; Play 2 games/day, every other Sunday; Minimizes conflicts, maximizes value of each game day; Games comprised of four 12-minute quarters; Game Days – March 26, April 9, April 30, May 14 (Playoffs on May 21)
4 Divisions: Tentative groupings (may be subject to change): 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Location: MSI Sports Village, 4881 Chichester Ave., Aston, PA 19014
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Summer Tournament
The 5th annual Hershey Lacrosse Shootout for boys’ and girls’ teams on July 15th & 16th at In the Net Sports Complex in Palmyra, PA. This tournament, run by My Lacrosse Tournaments, has become a fast favorite on our summer circuit of events. Teams from all over the northeast travel to participant in an action packed weekend.
With over 65 teams expected to attend in 2017, this event provides high quality lacrosse and family fun just miles from Hersheypark, one of the top rated amusement parks in the country.
All games in this 2-day championship tourney event will take place at In the Net Sports complex (798 Airport Rd
Palmyra, PA 17078). Each team has four games guaranteed and all teams qualify for the playoffs.
AGES FOR BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ TEAMS: A and B divisions available in most boys aged groups; Age groups 2027 through JV and High School
In the Net Sports features one indoor turf field, one out door turf field and six beautiful grass fields. Learn more at lacrosseshootoutpa.com and click http://lacrosseshootoutpa.com/registration/ to register.
To submit a listing, e-mail us at golax@phillylacrosse.com