Capitalland Lacrosse and Field Hockey: Welcome
Capitalland Lacrosse and Field Hockey Club
CONTACT: chad@capitallandlacrosse.com
League/Program Locations: Mailing Address:
Hockey Rink/Fields in front 7 Azalea Ct.
Clifton Commons Clifton Park, NY 12065
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(Click here for directions and map)
The Sportsplex of Halfmoon
6 Corporate Drive, Halfmoon, NY
(Click here for directions and map)
If severe weather is forecast, please call 527-1340 or 527-6110 ONE HOUR BEFORE PLAY STARTS to check for possible cancellations or delays.
Make sure you're on our regular and e-mail lists to get the latest mailings and updates!
E-mail us: chad@capitallandlacrosse.com
E-mail us: chad@capitallandlacrosse.com
Click HERE for Nov/Dec Winter II Playoff Schedules
2010 WINTER I PROGRAMS (JAN/FEB) ARE HERE!
Capitalland Lacrosse and Field Hockey is offering a number of programs during January and February 2010 on the indoor turf fields of the Sportsplex in Halfmoon. We will be offering leagues and instructional programs for boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, men's lacrosse and field hockey.
All programs are on Thursdays and will run from 1/7 through 2/25, excluding 2/18.
Register by mail to: 7 Azalea Ct., Clifton Park, NY, 12065. You can also register a half-hour prior to each scheduled session, as long as we have room available.
The league format of play will include weekly divisional play. Records will be kept. A playoff tournament will be held after the regular session league games conclude. Each game will be officiated by a qualified referee.
--VARSITY for boys trying out for varsity in the spring (Majority of start times between 5 and 9 p.m. with game or two possible starting at 4 and/or 10 p.m.)
--JV & FRESHMAN/GR. 8-10 for any boy who will be trying out for their JV or freshman team in the spring. Includes 8th graders having 3 or more years of experience. (Start times between 6 and 9 p.m. with game or two possible at 5 p.m.)
--MODIFIED/GR. 5-8 with 5th graders having 3 or more years of experience. (Start times between 6 and 8 p.m.)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNER/NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE
These programs highlight our expert coaching staff's ability to teach advanced, intermediate, novice and beginning players the right way to play lacrosse. Our coaches will use the same skills, drills and live scrimmages used to mold numerous all-league and all-American lacrosse players.
--GR. 6-11 for the beginner, novice and intermediate level, geared towards helping the player make their school's team in the spring. A 20-minute scrimmage will take place each night after an instructional session so players can learn individual and team concepts. (6-7 p.m.)
The league format of play will include weekly divisional play. Records will be kept. A playoff tournament will be held after the regular session league games conclude. Each game will be officiated by a qualified referee.
LEAGUE PLAY
--VARSITY for girls who will be trying out for their varsity team in the spring, as well as advanced JV-level players, and post-graduate women. (Majority of starting times between 5-6 p.m. with game or two possible at 4 p.m.)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNER/NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE
These programs highlight our expert coaching staff's ability to teach advanced, intermediate, novice and beginning players the right way to play lacrosse. Our coaches will use the same skills, drills and live scrimmages used to mold numerous all-league and all-American lacrosse players.
--ADVANCED/GR. 10-12) for intermediate and advanced players who have been playing lacrosse for a while. These players want to refine their skills while being introduced to advanced techniques. (7-8 p.m.)
--NOVICE & BEGINNER/GR. 5-10 for girls who are novice or beginning lacrosse players who need to sharpen their basic skills while being introduced to more advanced techniques needed in order to make their school's team. (7-8 p.m.)
--GR. K-5 CO-ED BEGINNER NON-CONTACT for beginners. Set in a fun, hands-on positive environment. Just right for those who want to try the fastest-growing sport in America: lacrosse! We will be using a puffball, and no contact is allowed. The emphasis is on FUN! (6-7 p.m.)
The Capitalland Lacrosse Club is running two separate men's winter programs this December, January and February. The first is an open-play program where players can sign up each night and play in a nightly round robin tournament. The second is a fully-run league where teams will battle each other every week. This program will cumulate in a championship tournament. Each program will be held on the turf fields at the Sportsplex in Halfmoon.
CHRISTMAS LACROSSE (Men 17 and Over)
LEAGUE PLAY
FIELD HOCKEY (Click HERE for program details)
The league format of play will include weekly divisional play. Records will be kept. A playoff tournament will be held after the regular session league games conclude. Each game will be officiated by a qualified referee.
LEAGUE PLAY
--VARSITY (GR. 10-12) & Open for girls who will be trying out for their varsity teams in the spring, as well as current high school senior girls and post-high-school players. (Majority of starting times between 5-6 p.m. with game or two possible at 4 p.m.)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNER/NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE
These programs highlight our expert coaching staff's ability to teach advanced, intermediate, novice and beginning players the right way to play lacrosse. Our coaches will use the same skills, drills and live scrimmages used to mold numerous all-league and all-American lacrosse players.
--ADVANCED (GR. 10-11) for the intermediate and advanced skill players who have been playing field hockey for a while. These players want to refine their skills while being introduced to advanced techniques. (8-9 p.m.)
--NOVICE AND BEGINNER (GR. 5-10) for girls who are novice or beginning field hockey players who need to sharpen their basic skills while being introduced to more advanced techniques needed in order to make their school's teams. (8-9 p.m.)
Click "Forms" to the left to view and download all registration forms.
Register by mail to: 7 Azalea Ct., Clifton Park, NY, 12065. You can also register a half-hour prior to each scheduled session, as long as we have room available.
The league format of play will include weekly divisional play. Records will be kept. A playoff tournament will be held after the regular session league games conclude. Each game will be officiated by a qualified referee.
LEAGUE PLAY
--VARSITY for boys trying out for varsity in the spring (Majority of start times between 5 and 9 p.m. with game or two possible starting at 4 and/or 10 p.m.)
--JV & FRESHMAN/GR. 8-10 for any boy who will be trying out for their JV or freshman team in the spring. Includes 8th graders having 3 or more years of experience. (Start times between 6 and 9 p.m. with game or two possible at 5 p.m.)
--MODIFIED/GR. 5-8 with 5th graders having 3 or more years of experience. (Start times between 6 and 8 p.m.)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNER/NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE
These programs highlight our expert coaching staff's ability to teach advanced, intermediate, novice and beginning players the right way to play lacrosse. Our coaches will use the same skills, drills and live scrimmages used to mold numerous all-league and all-American lacrosse players.
--GR. 6-11 for the beginner, novice and intermediate level, geared towards helping the player make their school's team in the spring. A 20-minute scrimmage will take place each night after an instructional session so players can learn individual and team concepts. (6-7 p.m.)
--GR. 2-5 FULL-EQUIPMENT for all skill levels, held in an encouraging mental and physical positive environment. (6-7 p.m.)
--GR. K-5 CO-ED BEGINNER NON-CONTACT for beginners. Set in a fun, hands-on positive environment. Just right for those who want to try the fastest-growing sport in America: lacrosse! We will be using a puffball, and no contact is allowed. The emphasis is on FUN! (6-7 p.m.)
The league format of play will include weekly divisional play. Records will be kept. A playoff tournament will be held after the regular session league games conclude. Each game will be officiated by a qualified referee.
LEAGUE PLAY
--VARSITY for girls who will be trying out for their varsity team in the spring, as well as advanced JV-level players, and post-graduate women. (Majority of starting times between 5-6 p.m. with game or two possible at 4 p.m.)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNER/NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE
These programs highlight our expert coaching staff's ability to teach advanced, intermediate, novice and beginning players the right way to play lacrosse. Our coaches will use the same skills, drills and live scrimmages used to mold numerous all-league and all-American lacrosse players.
--ADVANCED/GR. 10-12) for intermediate and advanced players who have been playing lacrosse for a while. These players want to refine their skills while being introduced to advanced techniques. (7-8 p.m.)
--NOVICE & BEGINNER/GR. 5-10 for girls who are novice or beginning lacrosse players who need to sharpen their basic skills while being introduced to more advanced techniques needed in order to make their school's team. (7-8 p.m.)
--GR. K-5 CO-ED BEGINNER NON-CONTACT for beginners. Set in a fun, hands-on positive environment. Just right for those who want to try the fastest-growing sport in America: lacrosse! We will be using a puffball, and no contact is allowed. The emphasis is on FUN! (6-7 p.m.)
The Capitalland Lacrosse Club is running two separate men's winter programs this December, January and February. The first is an open-play program where players can sign up each night and play in a nightly round robin tournament. The second is a fully-run league where teams will battle each other every week. This program will cumulate in a championship tournament. Each program will be held on the turf fields at the Sportsplex in Halfmoon.
CHRISTMAS LACROSSE (Men 17 and Over)
Special round-robin lacrosse tournaments. Just arrive early to play; no need to sign up ahead of time. We'll play three games, culminating in a championship shoot-out. $12 per session.
--Christmas/Thursdays 12/10, 12/17 and 1/7 from 10-11 p.m.
--Christmas/Thursdays 12/10, 12/17 and 1/7 from 10-11 p.m.
LEAGUE PLAY
--Will run from 1/14 through 2/25, excluding 2/18.
--All games start at 10 p.m.
--League schedules provided at start of Week 2.
--No high school players, except goalies.
FIELD HOCKEY (Click HERE for program details)
The league format of play will include weekly divisional play. Records will be kept. A playoff tournament will be held after the regular session league games conclude. Each game will be officiated by a qualified referee.
LEAGUE PLAY
--VARSITY (GR. 10-12) & Open for girls who will be trying out for their varsity teams in the spring, as well as current high school senior girls and post-high-school players. (Majority of starting times between 5-6 p.m. with game or two possible at 4 p.m.)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNER/NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE
These programs highlight our expert coaching staff's ability to teach advanced, intermediate, novice and beginning players the right way to play lacrosse. Our coaches will use the same skills, drills and live scrimmages used to mold numerous all-league and all-American lacrosse players.
--ADVANCED (GR. 10-11) for the intermediate and advanced skill players who have been playing field hockey for a while. These players want to refine their skills while being introduced to advanced techniques. (8-9 p.m.)
--NOVICE AND BEGINNER (GR. 5-10) for girls who are novice or beginning field hockey players who need to sharpen their basic skills while being introduced to more advanced techniques needed in order to make their school's teams. (8-9 p.m.)
THANKSGIVING LACROSSE & FIELD HOCKEY INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS NOTICE
We will not be having lacrosse/field hockey on Thursday 11/26 – Thanksgiving night.
The make-up for that evening will be during the day on Friday 11/27. See times below:
Girls Field Hockey instructional program will play from noon to 1.
Girls Lacrosse instructional program will play from noon to 1.
Boys Lacrosse instructional program grades 2nd – 5th will play from noon to 1.
Boys Lacrosse instructional program grades 6th – 11th will play from 1 to 2.
Co-Ed Lacrosse instructional program K-5th will play from noon to 1.
2009 WINTER II SCHEDULES
**Please note time changes for Sundays**
BOYS Instructional/2-5th Grades - Play 2-3 p.m.
BOYS Instructional/6-11th Grades - Play 2-3 p.m.
BOYS League/5-8th Grades - Play 3-4 p.m.
2009 WINTER II PROGRAMS (NOV/DEC)
Capitalland Lacrosse is offering 2009 Winter II programs on the indoor turf fields of the Sportsplex in Halfmoon. We're offering both leagues and instructional programs. Players can participate in both types of programs, as times do not overlap.
Thursday programs will run from 11/5 through 12/17, excluding 11/26, which will be made up on Friday, 11/27.
Sunday programs will run from 11/8 through 12/20.
Click "Forms" to the left to view and download all registration forms.
Register by mail to: 7 Azalea Ct., Clifton Park, NY, 12065. You can also register a half-hour prior to each scheduled session, as long as we have room available.
LEAGUE PLAY
--Varsity/Thursdays (Start times between 7-9 p.m. with possible 5 p.m. game)
--JV & Freshman/Thursdays (Start times between 6-8 p.m. with possible 5 p.m. or 9 p.m. game)
--Modified/Sundays (Start times between 3-4 p.m.)
The league format of play will include weekly divisional play. Records will be kept. A playoff tournament will be held after the regular session league games conclude. Each game will be officiated by a qualified referee.
A team can be formed by any of the following means:
(1) A local school team can enter as one team;
(2) A group from a local school can form a partial team. This group of players will be put on a team with another group of players. All players from each school will be placed on the same team unless it is impossible to do so due to player positions or conflicts with league structure; and
(3) An individual players can sign up as a free agent.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNER/NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNER/NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE
--Grades 6-10/Thursdays 7-8 p.m., Sundays 2-3 p.m. or both
--Grades 2-5 Full-Equipment/Thursdays 6-7 p.m., Sundays 1-2 p.m., or both
--Co-Ed Beginner Non-Contact/Thursdays 6-7 p.m.
These programs highlight our expert coaching staff's ability to teach advanced, intermediate, novice and beginning players the right way to play lacrosse. Our coaches will use the same skills, drills and live scrimmages used to mold numerous all-league and all-American lacrosse players.
INSTRUCTORS
Mary Lou Vosburgh - Former U. Albany Head Coach, Current S. Colonie Varsity Head Coach
Mary Lou Vosburgh - Former U. Albany Head Coach, Current S. Colonie Varsity Head Coach
Karen Flewelling - Former Shaker Varsity Head Coach, Former Empire State Games Head Coach
LEAGUE PLAY
The league format of play will include weekly divisional play. Records will be kept. A playoff tournament will be held after the regular session league games conclude. Each game will be officiated by a qualified referee.
(1) A local school team can enter as one team;
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNER/NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE
These programs highlight our expert coaching staff's ability to teach advanced, intermediate, novice and beginning players the right way to play lacrosse. Our coaches will use the same skills, drills and live scrimmages used to mold numerous all-league and all-American lacrosse players.
LEAGUE PLAY
--Varsity & Open/Sundays (Start times between 1-4 p.m.)
--JV & Modified/Sundays (Start times between 1-4 p.m.)
The league format of play will include weekly divisional play. Records will be kept. A playoff tournament will be held after the regular session league games conclude. Each game will be officiated by a qualified referee.
A team can be formed by any of the following means:
(1) A local school team can enter as one team;
(2) A group from a local school can form a partial team. This group of players will be put on a team with another group of players. All players from each school will be placed on the same team unless it is impossible to do so due to player positions or conflicts with league structure; and
(3) An individual players can sign up as a free agent.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNER/NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE
--Advanced/Thursdays 6-7 p.m. and Sundays p.m. 1-2
--Novice & Beginner/Thursdays 6-7 p.m. and Sundays 1-2 p.m.
--Novice & Beginner/Thursdays 6-7 p.m. and Sundays 1-2 p.m.
--Co-Ed Beginner Non-Contact/Thursdays 6-7 p.m.
These programs highlight our expert coaching staff's ability to teach advanced, intermediate, novice and beginning players the right way to play lacrosse. Our coaches will use the same skills, drills and live scrimmages used to mold numerous all-league and all-American lacrosse players.
LEAGUE PLAY
--Weeks 1-2/Tuesdays 10/20 & 10/27 at 8 p.m.
--Weeks 3-6/Thursdays 11/5 through 12/3, excluding 11/26, 9 or 10 p.m.
--Weeks 3-6/Thursdays 11/5 through 12/3, excluding 11/26, 9 or 10 p.m.
THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS LACROSSE
Special round-robin lacrosse tournaments. Just arrive early to play; no need to sign up ahead of time. We'll play three games, culminating in a championship shoot-out.
--Thanksgiving/Friday 11/27 from 4-5 p.m.
--Christmas/Thursdays 12/10, 12/17 and 1/7 from 10-11 p.m.
--Thanksgiving/Friday 11/27 from 4-5 p.m.
--Christmas/Thursdays 12/10, 12/17 and 1/7 from 10-11 p.m.
LEAGUE PLAY
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNER/NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE
--Varsity & Open/Thursdays (Start times between 5-8 p.m.)
--Freshman & JV/Thursdays (Start times between 5-8 p.m.)
The league format of play will include weekly divisional play. Records will be kept. A playoff tournament will be held after the regular session league games conclude. Each game will be officiated by a qualified referee.
A team can be formed by any of the following means:
(1) A local school team can enter as one team;
The league format of play will include weekly divisional play. Records will be kept. A playoff tournament will be held after the regular session league games conclude. Each game will be officiated by a qualified referee.
A team can be formed by any of the following means:
(1) A local school team can enter as one team;
(2) A group from a local school can form a partial team. This group of players will be put on a team with another group of players. All players from each school will be placed on the same team unless it is impossible to do so due to player positions or conflicts with league structure; and
(3) An individual players can sign up as a free agent.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNER/NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE
--Advanced/Thursdays 6-7 p.m. and Sundays 12-1 p.m.
--Novice & Beginner/Thursdays 6-7 p.m. and Sundays 12-1 p.m.
These programs highlight our expert coaching staff's ability to teach advanced, intermediate, novice and beginning players the right way to play lacrosse. Our coaches will use the same skills, drills and live scrimmages used to mold numerous all-league and all-American lacrosse players.
--Novice & Beginner/Thursdays 6-7 p.m. and Sundays 12-1 p.m.
These programs highlight our expert coaching staff's ability to teach advanced, intermediate, novice and beginning players the right way to play lacrosse. Our coaches will use the same skills, drills and live scrimmages used to mold numerous all-league and all-American lacrosse players.
COACHES
COACH GARY WEISS: Former Shenedehowa High School Varsity Head Coach, CDHSLL Coach of the Year 1992, 4 CDHSLL Championships, Empire State Games Coach 1993-94
COACH CHAD C. FINCK: Former Shaker High School Varsity Head Coach, 5 Section II Championships, 8 CDHSLL Championships, Empire State Games Coach 1989-90
COACH ERIC WILLIAMS: Shenendehowa High School Assistant Head Coach, High School and College All-American, Former Union College Assistant Coach
COACH SHAWN HENNESSY: Shaker High School Varsity Head Coach, Two-Time National Champion at Herkimer County Community College, College Academic All-American
COACH JOE POLLICINO: Ballston Spa High School Head Coach, Former CBA Head Coach, Former Union College Assistant Coach, National Champion at Herkimer County Community College
COACH MARYLOU VOSBURGH: Colonie High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach, Former SUNY Albany Women's Lacrosse Head Coach
COACH KAREN FLEWELLING: 17-Year CLL Lacrosse Camp Director, Former Shaker Girls Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach, Former Empire State Girls Lacrosse Coach
COACH GARY WEISS: Former Shenedehowa High School Varsity Head Coach, CDHSLL Coach of the Year 1992, 4 CDHSLL Championships, Empire State Games Coach 1993-94
COACH CHAD C. FINCK: Former Shaker High School Varsity Head Coach, 5 Section II Championships, 8 CDHSLL Championships, Empire State Games Coach 1989-90
COACH ERIC WILLIAMS: Shenendehowa High School Assistant Head Coach, High School and College All-American, Former Union College Assistant Coach
COACH SHAWN HENNESSY: Shaker High School Varsity Head Coach, Two-Time National Champion at Herkimer County Community College, College Academic All-American
COACH JOE POLLICINO: Ballston Spa High School Head Coach, Former CBA Head Coach, Former Union College Assistant Coach, National Champion at Herkimer County Community College
COACH MARYLOU VOSBURGH: Colonie High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach, Former SUNY Albany Women's Lacrosse Head Coach
COACH KAREN FLEWELLING: 17-Year CLL Lacrosse Camp Director, Former Shaker Girls Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach, Former Empire State Girls Lacrosse Coach
Capitalland Lacrosse and Field Hockey Leagues
(JAN/FEB AND DEC 2009) WINTER I MEN'S LACROSSE
(JAN/FEB) WINTER I FIELD HOCKEY
