MISSION
The mission of this Lacrosse program is to re-introduce lacrosse to Avon youth in grades KG-8 and help to instill a love for the game in each athlete by:
- Creating a fun environment for everyone to learn and grow
- Teaching lacrosse fundamentals to both athletes and parent volunteers
- Promoting teamwork through competition
- Developing confidence in athletes by celebrating the process of learning, rather than outcomes or end results
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The program will use the USA Lacrosse Flex 6 Model of play to teach the fundamentals of lacrosse in a way that is flexible, fully non-contact and fun! Because the program is non-contact, it eliminates the burden of protective pads, equipment and gear. The only thing needed is a stick!
AYS designed this pilot program specifically to fill the gap between Fall and Winter sports so there is no conflict or overlap with existing sports programs. The program will run in the Fall and feed into the existing Avon Lacrosse Club teams for the Spring season. Ultimately, we hope to grow this program into the size and structure of other AYS sports.
Read more about the USA Lacrosse Flex 6 Program HERE.
AGE DIVISIONS*
*Based on the 2024-2025 school year
KG/1st Grade
2nd/3rd Grade
4th/5th Grade
6th-8th Grade
SEASON TIMELINE
September 30 - Registration closes
October 7 - Teams rostered
October 28 – Practices begin this week
November 25 – Program Celebration – Skills Showcase and Coach vs. Player Scrimmages to end the season
REGISTRATION
Registration will be available July 24th - Sept. 30th.
COST
Early Bird Pricing - Register July 24th - Aug. 26th:
All Divisions: $102.00
*Early Bird Discount will auto apply at check-out during the dates listed above*
Register Aug. 27th - Sept. 30th:
All Divisions: $123.00
SCHEDULE & LOCATION
Because Lacrosse is so new to most people, we plan to run practices in a clinic style, relying heavily on the Avon Lacrosse Club High School coaches and players to support clinic stations. Parent volunteers (Team Managers and Assistant Coaches) will work alongside Avon Lacrosse Club representatives to teach and guide the athletes through each session.
Each 90-minute session will start with skill development and end in a scrimmage game where athletes can practice putting it all together. Currently, the sessions will be scheduled on weeknights with no official activities during the weekend.
Clinic style practices will be held on Monday evenings from 5:45pm-6:45pm (KG/1st Grade and 2nd/3rd Grade divisions) and 6:30pm-7:30pm (4th/5th Grade & 6th-8th Grade divisions).
Scrimmages will be held on Wednesday evenings from 5:45pm-6:45pm (KG/1st Grade and 2nd/3rd Grade divisions) and 7:00pm-8:00pm (4th/5th Grade & 6th-8th Grade divisions).
LOCATION UPDATE:
Practices and scrimmages will all be held at the newly acquired fields, located at 104 S. Co. Rd. 625 E., Avon.
Visit the Avon Lacrosse Club Website HERE.
GEAR REQUIRED
AYS will provide players with a reversible pinnie.
Players are asked to provide:
- Lacrosse Stick – Please review the stick recommendations and links to purchase below. If you prefer to not purchase a stick, Avon Lacrosse Club is providing lacrosse sticks to rent during this program. These sticks are not top of the line, but they are sufficient for athletes to use as they learn.
- Cleats are recommended as we play on grass but are not required. (Metal spikes or track specific cleats are not allowed.)
LACROSSE STICK RECOMMENDATIONSPlease note: Men’s and women’s lacrosse sticks are very different. The pocket is much deeper on a men’s stick so it’s easier to keep the ball inside and therefore less frustrating for beginners. For the sake of this program, we will not disallow “incorrect” sticks. However, if you are purchasing a stick, we recommend you purchase the equipment your child would use regardless of this program, as you are also investing in their continued interest in the sport.
There is a wide range of price points to consider when purchasing equipment. Our selection below are great options for beginners. You can also view more beginner sticks from Destination Athlete HERE and more sticks for all levels through Dick's Sporting Goods HERE. For recommendations on more advanced sticks, feel free to reach out to Tiffany Green directly at [email protected].
Girls Youth Sticks (Recommended for grades KG-3)
*Erupt ST U10 - $29.99
Maverick Ascent ST U10 - $44.99 Also available at Dicks Sporting Goods - $49.99
Brine Girls Dynasty Rise - $49.99
String King Starter Junior U9 - $69.99
Boys Youth Sticks (Recommended for grades KG-3)
*Critik ST U10 - $29.99
Maverick Charger ST - $38.99
Warrior Burn – $59.99
Girls Sticks (Recommended for grades 4-8)
*Maverik Twist - $31.99
*Maverick Vertigo - $35.99
Nike Lunar LT – $59.99
STX Crux 100 - $59.99
*Maverick Axiom - $79.99
Boys Sticks (Recommended for grades 4-8)
Maverik Charger – $38.99 - Also available at Dicks Sporting Goods - $49.99
STX Stallion 50 – $39.99
STX Stallion 200 - $49.99 - Also available at Destination Athlete - $49.99
*Warrior Maverik Tactik - $59.99
Warrior Burn - $64.99
Maverick Critik - $69.99
* Indicates a clearance item through Destination Athlete. These items are available for pick up at Destination Athlete in Avon within 1-2 days of ordering as long as stock remains. Home delivery available for $15.00.
More stick options from Dicks Sporting Goods found HERE.
More stick options from Destination Athlete found HERE.