Peewee House League

Skill instruction and drills are done with game situations in mind. This means that game situations are emulated with pressure when possible. Skills taught include cradling, passing, catching, shooting, checking, pickups, faking, screens, picks, face-offs, power-play and man-short. Goalies start making decisions as to who to pass to during the breakout. Players go to the boards on the breakout and the ball goes up the boards. Give-and-go's are taught off the breakout or one-on-one to the net. Offensive plays usually start from the same point. As such, players learn to recognize what the other team is doing and they are able to adapt and improvise to the situation. On line changes, the first player goes straight down the boards and the second player goes to the ball. 

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.