2015 Lacrosse Season

For the past 12 years, the Tantramar Marsh Hawks Lacrosse Association has been promoting and teaching the high tempo, fast-paced game of lacrosse to kids in the Sackville and surrounding areas.  With program levels ranging from Mini-Tykes (ages 5-6) up to Midget (ages 15-16), Marsh Hawks Lacrosse has something to offer for children of all ages.  Parents love the short season; starting a couple of weeks after the regular hockey season ends and concluding at the end of June.  Games and practices are held during the week, which leaves weekends free except in the case of tournaments.  Last year, the pee wee team attended a tournament in Saint John and one in Moncton.
 
Although some people may think of lacrosse as a very physical game, it is actually a game that relies more on strategy than the physical aspect.  As the attached study from the Public Health Agency of Canada indicates, lacrosse accounts for less than 1% of injuries related to team sports, with hockey being number 1 on the list at 24.3%.
 
From Wayne Gretzky to John Tavares, Brendan Shanahan to Steven Stamkos, Canadian NHL’ers recommend playing lacrosse in the summer to have fun and improve hockey skills.
 
How does lacrosse benefit hockey players?
 
Hockey players benefit from lacrosse by developing:

• Stick handling creativity
• Creativity in tight areas
• Reading the play offensively
• Strong, dynamic defensive tactics
• Strength and endurance
• Increased hand-eye coordination
• Ability to play with their head up and to be more aware of their surroundings
• Reinforcing quickness and agility around the net
• Offensive and defensive transition skills as everyone plays both ways
• Scoring skills shooting at small targets and picking corners
• Creativity of fakes, back passes and shots

 
For more information about the exciting game of lacrosse, please contact:
 
Chris Purdy
Tantramar Lacrosse Association President
Phone: (506) 224-1186
Email: purdycw@gmail.com