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Sent 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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Combined Division - unfortunately, we do not have enough players for a full U9 or U11 division therefore we will integrate the two age groups into Super Tyke. We did this a few years ago with much success. Please note that this is strictly enforced a no-contact division, only stick checking is allowed. (Naturally there are some bumps and spills that happen in most sports.) We recognize that some U9 players, either new or coming from U7, can be a bit shy in practices and games and we will make sure that this is addressed in team formations. E.g., we would ensure competitive lines are created so that players play against equally matched opponents. As well, we will do some special events and games with the U9 group only to ensure they are feeling a part of, eg., the adults v the players game, and special in-season pickup games between this group of players. Things like this. While there is a 4 year age span, it is mostly a 3 year span.
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Coaching U9/11 Super Tyke – if anyone is interested in coaching U9/11 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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U9/11 Girls – we have a few young ladies register this year and we believe we have enough for form a combined U11/13 team that will play in-season games against U11 All-Star teams. This is brand new for us, so please stand by for more information.
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First Week of U9/11 Super Tyke – the first two dates of U9/11 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 Tuesday, April 16th & Thursday, April 18th, 6 PM at Children’s Arena. By Thursday, April 18th , I should have the full schedule ready for you.
