While the application deadline for the 2005 season ended on Monday, January 17th we will continue to accept applications, providing there is room on a team. Applications are available at the Village Recreation Department, Olympic Den in Franklin Square, or on our web site - www.gardencitylacrosse.com.

Indoor Skills Are Off to a Great Start!

On Sunday, January 17th we held our first indoor sessions for 3rd and 4th grades and first time players from grades 5 to 8. Under the coaching of Garden City High Players Dana Hammer, Alex Hannon, Maddie Hannon and Elise Terracciano, over 50 girls benefited from their expertise learning basic and new stick skills.

The Indoor Skills Development Sessions will continue for the month of January and February as follows:

January 23Grades 3 & 47:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

January 30Grades 3 & 47:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Grades 5 & 68:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

February 6Grades 5 & 67:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

February 13Grades 7 & 87:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.*

February 20Grade 77:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.*

Grade 88:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.*

*Mandatory attendance

Each player is reminded that they must provide their own girls lacrosse stick and mouth guard. No earring, necklaces, rings, watches and bracelets may be worn while participating in Lacrosse. Sneakers are required while in the field house.

Important Notice to Parents!

Grade 7 & 8 teams participate in the Long Island Senior Girls Youth Lacrosse League (LISGYLL) and play “Level A” lacrosse. This league is a highly competitive program, which exceeds middle school ball and uses District (college) and Local (HS Varsity) rated officials for each game. Once the middle school season starts, practices for LISGYLL teams are restricted to the weekend and held on a limited basis.

For more information about Rams Girls Lacrosse, please contact Gary O’Connor by phone at 248-3898 or by email (preferred method) at garyoconnor@msn.com.