Girls in kindergarten through third grade are invited to try lacrosse in an Instructional setting on the Saturday mornings of May 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 9:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
Fundamentals and fun are the emphasis for the new players. Lacrosse sticks are provided if you do not have one. The players are required to wear eye protection.
players will serve as “Big Sisters/lacrosse buddy” in this new and exciting introductory program that will provide lots of one on one instruction for the new players.
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Prior to 2005, girls from Ellington could play lacrosse in Somers. In 2006, with the help of Director Bob Tedford, and coaches John Burgess and Tom Stauffer, the first recreation teams for juniors (grades 5 and 6) and seniors (grades 7 and 8) were formed.
The team joined as a provisional member of the CT Valley Girls' Youth Lacrosse League (CVGYL), and girls lacrosse was up and running in Ellington. The program grew from 23 girls in 2006 to 55 girls in 2010.
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Attempts were made in 2009 and 2010 to start a bantam team (Grades 3 and 4), but more girls are needed to roster a full team.
A decision was made to try to cultivate and develop girls in kindergarten through grade two, and the town will hopefully field a Bantam team in 2012.
Registration is available online at http://activenet4.active.com/ellingtonrec. Search for activity # InstLax.2011.
Adults are encouraged to volunteer, and get involved. For questions, call the Ellington Parks and Recreation Department at 860-870-3118 , or contact Lacrosse Instructional Program Coordinator Tom Stauffer at tpstauffer@aol.com.
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