WHAT ARE THESE SKILLS SESSION ABOUT?

FUN.  FAST.  FRIENDLY.  GAME-BASED SKILL DEVELOPMENT

The fall skills training sessions for boys K-8 will be coached by CHS/MLC coaches with the help of some CHS Varsity players.   The boys will be split up by grade/ability.  New players will learn the basics of lacrosse.  We will focus on stick skills including passing, catching, cradling, ground balls, shooting, dodging and FUN!  

Seasoned 5th-8th grade boys will work on advanced lacrosse concepts. 

*The  MAPLEWOOD GIRLS LACROSSE Fall Clinic has wrapped up, but please click here to go their website to learn more or join us on November 9th when the clubs host the "Pick up & Play Day"

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE BOYS 2025 FALL SUNDAY SKILLS SESSIONS 

1. Click HERE to register (link takes you to Team Snap.  If you don't have an account, you will need to create one).

2. Every player needs an active USA Lacrosse Membership to register for this clinic or anything lacrosse related.  It costs $30 and you must join/renew yearly.  If you joined in the Spring, you are all set and will not need to renew until your membership expires next Spring.  You may need to re-enter your USA Lacrosse number.

Click here to join or renew https://www.usalacrosse.com/membership

NOTE: THESE FALL SKILLS SESSIONS ARE NOT THE SAME AS THE LACROSSE WEEK CO-ED "PICK UP & PLAY"  FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THAT 1-DAY FREE CLINIC ON 11.9.25 WITH NO EQUIPMENT, CLICK HERE.

LOGISTICS

LOCATION Ritzer Field behind Columbia HS, 58 Burr Rd, Maplewood

DATES Sundays 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12 / 10/19 / 10/26.  We are using the Rain Date of 11/2 .   

TIME 10:30-11:30am  *The clinic is only 1 hour, but please ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY to check in and make sure gear is on and helmets are clipped in so we can start on time.   

WEATHER Lacrosse is played in hot, cold and all too often in rainy weather (as long as fields are not closed), but of course we would never play in any kind of dangerous weather.  

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Full Gear required.  Please click here for our Equipment page to learn more.

Will you provide a uniform for the fall skills sessions?  

No. Returning players should bring their practice pinney from last spring.     New players will get a loaner pinney at the first clinic.   

Sunday Skills Sessions FAQS

How is lacrosse played?  Lacrosse is a fast-moving field sport played with two teams. Players use sticks with webbed baskets to carry or pass the ball down the field to shoot into the opposing team's net. Rules vary greatly between men’s and women’s lacrosse. Check out some college or Professional Lacrosse League (PLL) games on YouTube to see how its played.

Can I watch?  Yes, Parents are welcome to watch.   We know many of our little laxers need extra help with gear (especially during water breaks!) and encouragement so if your player is in the K-2 range, we ask that you have a designated adult present.

Will there be Fall Goalie Training?   We will have goalie training on some days.

Where does the registration money go?   

The fall clinic fee pays for expenses for the Maplewood Lacrosse Club and contributes to the Columbia HS Lacrosse Team who helps run it.   MLC and CHS coaches are volunteering their time.  Expenses may include: field rental (yes, the club has to pay for every field we use), balls, creases, nets, goalie gear, safety equipment, admin fees for Team Snap etc.   Our district's athletic program is has a very limited budget and our schools don't provide teams with all the equipment they need.  This fundraiser clinic helps MLC and contributes to the CHS lacrosse team as well.

What is Team Snap?  Team Snap is a very popular sports platform that helps teams share schedules and rosters, allows coaches to post updates, and team members/parents to message each other.   You have to accept your coaches invitation to join the team on Team Snap (it's free),  in order to see the schedule.

Who is Maplewood Boys Lacrosse for?  We welcome South Orange and Maplewood K-8 resident athletes and soon to be athletes who want to learn a challenging new sport and enjoy active, exciting, fast-paced games.  Unlike many rec sports where our kids are on different teams each year, Maplewood Lacrosse teams play with roughly the same groups (plus newcomers of course) year after year.  They get to grow together as a team and form strong bonds throughout the years.  Many players begin their lacrosse journey with our K-2 clinics and others join later.  We welcome new players at any age, including 8th Graders!