Novice House League

Skill instructions and drills are designed with the intention of challenging and improving each player's skills including shooting, passing, pickups, cradling, catching and checking. Goalies are taught to pass the ball to players in either corner. When the team goes on the offense, the players are taught to go to the boards on their proper sides. When the team goes on defense, they are taught to go back through the middle. Team play and passing the ball is stressed. There is a 2-pass rule before shooting on net.  On line changes, the first player on goes to the ball carrier. 

Players are provided with a team jersey.  Goalie Equipment (chest protector and shin pads) and goalie jersey is provided to each team by BMLA.  When it is your child’s turn to play in net, you will have bring along a pair of hockey pants to wear with the goalie equipment.  Your coach may offer to keep a pair in the goalie bag although sizing could be an issue.

 

Remember our Referees are young children too and they are learning as well.  They may be a little nervous too.  They may not always make the right call, but they’ll learn by their mistakes.  Please treat them with respect.  If they weren’t there, we wouldn’t be able to play this game.  Also, one day your child may want to referee.

 

Please enjoy watching your children play lacrosse.  Always provide positive encouragement in the car on the way to and from the game and in the stands.