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Sent on April 3rd
I just wanted to touch base with you for some preliminary information and to get my email address set up with your mail program so it doesn’t go into your spam/junk folder.
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On Tuesday, April 9th we will have our New Player Clinic @ Children's
6 PM – ages 5 to 9 – this session is for new lacrosse players or players born in 2019 that are new to competition.
7 PM – ages 10 to 14 – this session is for new lacrosse players or players who have attended our TRY Lacrosse sessions this year.
If your player has been out to our TRY LACROSSE sessions this year, it will be the same basic format. However, it is still an opportunity to work on those basic skills. If you cannot make it Tuesday, no worries! (addressed below)
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On Wednesday, April 9th we will have a Goalie Clinic @ Children's
6 PM – ages 5 to 9
7 PM – ages 10-14
If any player is wishing to play goalie, or try the position, please let me know. Goaltending in box lacrosse looks like hockey, but is a bit different. I teach box lacrosse goaltending and players I have worked with have gone on to be successful. We will supply the equipment except a helmet and gloves. We already have one U7 player interested in goalie! If your player is interested in playing goalie, please see our Goaltending Policy where you can receive a 50% rebate: https://www.oshawablueknights.ca/goaltender-rebate-program-for-city-league
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U6 Junior Paperweight - unfortunately, we do not have enough players for a full U6 division therefore we will integrate the U6 players into regular teams. However… we recognize that U6 players, either new or coming from U5, can be a bit shy in practices and games and we will make sure that this is addressed in team formations. As well, we will do some special events and games with the U6 group only to ensure they are feeling a part of, eg., the adults v the players game, and special in-season pick up games between this group of players.
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Coaching U7 Paperweight – if anyone is interested in coaching U7 please let me know ASAP. Once I have a list, I will send out more information. Coaching City League is very easy, all the practices are clinic-style and you can learn as you go.
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U7 Rep – we have had interest in forming a Rep team please let me know ASAP if you are interested. We are also looking for coaches and a manager for this team. U7 Rep players will still play City League, but we have extra floortime to develop. Cost is low, there is one tournament, and it is a fun introduction to rep lacrosse.
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First Week of U7 – the first two dates of U7 are skills evaluations clinics. While we generally place players in the own neighbourhood teams (East End, West Side, North Ridges, & Lakeview) we also want to ensure the teams are balanced competitively. We are still putting things together, but the first week is Monday, April 15th & Wednesday, April 17th, 6 PM at Children’s Arena. By Wednesday April 17th, I should have the full schedule ready for you. Since we play games half-floor on Wednesdays, we should have enough players now to have 4 teams. We will run 2 games concurrently.
