2025 U9/U11 SUPER TYKE TEAMS ***COMING SOON***
2025 U9/U11 SUPER TYKE SCHEDULE ***COMING SOON***
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Information for Goalies - 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. 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 last year 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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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 15th & Thursday, April 17th, at Children’s Arena. By Thursday, April 17th , I should have the full schedule ready for you.
Again, as in other years, there are scheduling pressures with the City. Since we can only get floortime on Thursdays at 730 PM, game day will be Tuesdays and practices will be Thursdays. Tuesday start times will either be 530PM or 6 PM.
