7th & 8th Graders Join Us for Class 

The 5-week, Fall Skills Clinic is designed to teach basics for new players while sharpening skills for seasoned ones. Each class has a different focus. No matter your skill level, we tailor the coaching to match your experience!

Players can sign up for individual classes, however it’s highly recommended that they book the full 5-weeks in order to get the most out of the program. The first half of class consists of skill-based drills and the last half of class is applied-gameplay. By the end of each class, players will have a chance to put what they’ve learned into action in a fun and engaging way. 

*Note: Both the 5th/6th Grade Class and the 7th/8th Grade Class run at the same time - but on different fields. If you’ve joined us for previous clinics, expect new content & drills!

  • Sunday, October 5th

    10:00 - 10:50 AM

    Our first class is based around learning the fundamental skills of the game - ground balls, shooting and passing. Our featured specialist this week is Kelly Hartnett, the head coach at Providence College. She'll be coaching the players on goal-setting, resiliency and mastering the basics. More experienced players will get access to advanced drills for speeding up their game.

  • Sunday, October 12th

    10:00 - 10:50 AM

    In week 2, we'll focus on offense! We're running offensive drills including dodging, shooting, 1v1's and 2v2's. Our guest coach is from Salve Regina University.

  • Sunday, October 19th

    10:00 - 10:50 AM

    Week 3 is dedicated to Defense! We'll work on 1v1 and team defensive drills. The specialist this week is Eileen Ferry, the Head Coach for Bryant University.

  • Sunday, October 26th

    10:00 - 10:50 AM

    Week 4 is focused on taking the draw, a specialty of head coach, Kelsey. We will also be working on transitioning the ball up and down the field during gameplay. Our specialist is Katie Kline, Assistant Coach from Roger Williams University.

  • Sunday, November 2nd 

    10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

    Our final class is game day! We will be synthesizing everything we learned in the last 5 weeks in a final FUN tournament day where we focus on game-like scenarios in the form of scrimmages, speedlax and queen of the hill. The specialist joining today is from The University of Rhode Island, a division 1 school.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Lacrosse Instruction

  • Supervision: Players Are Supervised by Staff during Clinic Hours

INSTRUCTION & FACILITY

  • Ratio: Minimum 1:8 Staff to Player Ratio

  • Groupings: Players Are Grouped by Ability, Age, and Experience

  • Facility: Conaty Indoor Facility at Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield RI

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING:

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items.

  • Lacrosse Stick

  • Water Bottle

  • Mouthguard

  • Goggles

  • Appropriate Footwear (Turf Shoes, Cleats, or Sneakers)

*If you’re looking to buy your first stick, we recommend an STX Jr stick from Dicks Sporting Goods (cost of roughly ~$50). A kid's lacrosse stick (from butt to top of stick head) should generally be around the length of their arm from the back of their shoulder to the tip of their index finger, with most youth sticks falling within a range of 36 to 42 inches depending on their age and position. Rhode Island Lacrosse is happy to advise on stick lengths, but due to time constraints during the clinic we ask you please adjust the length of the shaft before class.

MEDICAL PROTOCOL

A Registered Nurse is present at all clinic dates.

RHODE ISLAND LACROSSE FAQ

For general questions about our clinics please see our FAQ page.