Brampton Minor Lacrosse Association

Want to take part in The 2012 Jammer Classic Memorial Field Lacrosse Tournament?  

Check this out! 

WHO??             Open to all registered players

COST??         $5.00 per visit

WHERE?        KEN GILES RECREATION CENTRE
                      364 Bartley Bull Pkwy. Brampton

WHEN?          Saturday, March 24, 2012      2pm-3pm
                      Sunday, April 1, 2012            4pm-5pm
                      Saturday, April 7, 2012          4pm-5pm
                      Sunday, April 15, 2012          4pm-5pm

The focus of the girls’ field lacrosse house league program is to create an environment which is fun and safe as well as one that provides all the girls with the opportunity to learn and apply the key skills of the game.

Equitable playing time will be emphasized over winning. The girls will be given the chance to play all the positions. All decisions taken by the coaches will focus on this.

Games will be played with each team having the same number of players on the field at a time, taking into consideration adequate subs for both teams.

Lacrosse is the official national summer sport of Canada. It is played internationally with increasing popularity.  Benefits of playing girl’s field lacrosse:

• Excellent  cross-training for other sports
• Healthy lifestyle/exercise
• Great way to make new friends
• Self-esteem booster

Girl’s/Women’s Field Lacrosse is a NON CONTACT sport so equipment is minimal:  Lacrosse stick, solid rubber ball, team uniform with kilt or shorts, running shoes or soft cleats, and mouth guard. In addition, goalkeepers wear extra padding, a field goalie helmet/ facemask and carry a larger goalie stick.

The origin of women’s lacrosse can be traced back to the Indians of North America who played a form of the men’s game in their preparation for battle.

However, it was not until the mid-19^th century that the English first played a unique style of a stick and ball game solely for women. Competing girls’ schools began playing this modern game in the 1860’s. Many of the general rules of play in those first games resemble those used today