Youth lacrosse registration deadline approaching

January 15, 2019

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department has teamed up with Lawrence Lacrosse to bring a lacrosse clinic to introduce the game to kids.

Youth Lacrosse Clinic will introduce the game of lacrosse to new players and help experienced players refine their skills. An emphasis will be placed on teaching fundamental skills needed to play the game, including throwing, catching and cradling. Instruction will also include shooting, playing offense and defense. The clinic will be held 1-3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Lane. It is open to those nine years-old to 18 years-old and costs $25 per participant. Equipment will be provided for the class for participants to use.

To register online, visit: http://lprd.org/activity?n=126900 or stop by any Parks and Recreation facility including: the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; Sports Pavilion Lawrence; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive; Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center, 727 Kentucky St.; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. or the Administrative Office in South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St.

For more information, contact Chad Tower, facilities operations supervisor, at (785) 330-7355.