FALL GIRLS LACROSSE: Welcome

CAPITALLAND LACROSSE AND FIELD HOCKEY CLUB
2009 FALL GIRLS LACROSSE PROGRAMS

PLEASE NOTE!

TIME CHANGE EFFECTIVE 9/24


Due to waning daylight hours, we will be moving our Thursday night 6:30-7:30 PM lacrosse playing time to 6:15 PM-darkness. 
Our Boys Lacrosse program is being run in conjunction with the Town of Clifton Park.  All of our programs will be held on fields at the Clifton Commons.

Click "Handouts" to the left to download Girls Lacrosse Program registration forms or CLICK HERE.


This year we are offering the following programs on Thursdays and/or Sundays for girls in grades K-12:

Advanced Skills Program/Grades 10-12
Novice/Beginner Program/Grades 5-10
Co-ed K-5 Non-Contact Beginner Program/Grades K-5 

Each level will be coached by some of the area's finest high school and college-level coaches.  Mary Lou Vosburgh, former SUNY Albany Women's Lacrosse Head Coach, will be our main instructor.

Each player will be given quality instruction that fits that player's level of experience.  That instruction includes:  stick handling, catching, passing, cradling, offensive tactics and techniques, defensive tactics and techniques, team concepts, goalkeeping skills, and live game skills and tactics, as well as field evaluations and coaches' recommendations.

Please read over the sections below for more information.

BASIC PROGRAM DETAILS

Our Thursday program begins September 17 and runs through October 15.  Our Sunday program begins September 20 and runs through October 25, excluding September 27.  Players can choose to play Thursdays, Sundays, or BOTH.

All sessions will be held on the fields next to the ice hockey rink at Clifton Commons.  See "Sites" below for directions, or click on "Locations" to the left.

All instructional programs (except Co-Ed Beginner) are $90 for Thursday OR Sunday and $165 for both nights, if paid by 9/12, or $100 and $180, respectively, if paid later than 9/12.

Co-Ed Beginner instructional program is $75 for Thursday OR Sunday and $135 for BOTH nights, if paid by 9/12, or $85 and $155, respectively, if paid later than 9/12. 

This year we are offering per-night signups as well as full-season signups.  This will give players who can attend only once or twice a chance to play!  All programs are $20 per night.  You will need to arrive 15 minutes early.

A $30 non-refundable fee is included in the price of all programs.

Register by mail early.  We do not confirm registrations.  Please arrive at the given times.

We will be accepting applications up to 1/2 prior to start times, if spots are available.

ADVANCED SKILLS PROGRAM

For the intermediate and advanced player who wants to play on their varsity or junior varsity team in the spring.  These players have been playing lacrosse for a while and have a good deal of experience, but want to refine their skills while being introduced to more advanced techniques in order to capture a starting position on their schools' team.

--Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
--Sundays 3:00-4:00 p.m.
--BOTH days

NOVICE AND BEGINNER SKILLS PROGRAM

For the novice or beginning players who want to try out for their modified, freshman or junior varsity teams in the spring.  These players want to learn or sharpen their basic skills while being introduced to more advanced techniques that they will need in order to try out for their school's team.

--Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
--Sundays 2:00-3:00 p.m.
--BOTH days

CO-ED K-5 NON-CONTACT (STICKS ONLY)

This program is for those players just starting out that want to learn the basics of the game of lacrosse in a fun atmosphere. We will be using a puffball and no contact is allowed. The emphasis is on fun while learning the basics of lacrosse.

--Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
--Sundays 2:00-3:00 p.m.
--BOTH days
SITE

All programs will take place at the fields next to the hockey rink at the Clifton Commons.  Click here for directions.
EQUIPMENT

Players must wear personal equipment mandated by high school lacrosse regulations. There will be requisite equipment available for rent by any person in need. Cleats can be worn as long as they have no metal parts to them.
REGISTRATION

Pre-registration by mail to: Capitalland Lacrosse, 7 Azalea Ct., Clifton Park, NY 12065. Registrations will also be accepted 1/2 hour prior to each scheduled session as long as space is available.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

If weather conditions are threatening, please call 527-6110 or 527-1340 one hour before play for information as to whether programs will be in session.  You can also check our website.