U7 Paperweight (Fundamentals Soft Lacrosse), News, Fundamentals 5/6, 2023 (Sarnia Lacrosse)

This Team is part of the 2023 season, which is not set as the current season.
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May 05, 2023 | Stephanie Dunlop | 199 views
U7 Paperweight (Fundamentals Soft Lacrosse)
The Paperweight Fundamental program is developmental. The focus is to introduce the child and parent to lacrosse. There is a high emphasis on participation and enjoyment, and a low emphasis on skill performance. The sessions will cover basic lacrosse skills, integrated with activities to develop coordination, movement, balance, running, etc. We present a non-threatening environment where mistakes during learning are encouraged, with every child learning at their own pace. Please remember to be patient with your child’s progress.

The equipment requirements are a helmet/face cage, lacrosse gloves, and lacrosse stick. Lacrosse gloves are the best choice, as they provide the flexibility needed to grasp the stick. However, it is understood that it is difficult to find gloves that fit for this age level, and it isn’t necessary to purchase high-end lacrosse gloves they will outgrow in a year. If you do not have gloves, that will not be an issue for the first session. Sticks do not have to be a high-end expensive stick. An entry level, shorter stick is ideal. One of the best choices is the FiddleStix package. They are generally sold in packages of two. As well, there will be NatureBoy sticks from our 3-X-3 program available to borrow for the session. 

 

This season we will be introducing the NatureBoy lacrosse rubber ball. It is a soft rubber ball, more lively than the SwaxLax ball, but softer, smaller, and safer than a regulation ball. 

 

The Paperweight Fundamental (HL) program also introduces the highly successful OLA 3-on-3 Mini-Game. Basically, the mini-games are played cross-floor, with nets and creases. It is non-contact, and the players alternate between playing and skill development. During these games volunteers are needed to help with the pinnies, keep the balls from going out -of-play, and keeping the kids organized. Good lacrosse skills for the volunteers are not required.

 
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