Mini Sticks
Intro to lacrosse for boys and girls ages 4-8
Co-Sponsored with Pinehurst Parks and Recreation
Mini Sticks is a lacrosse experience designed to introduce 4-8 year old kids to the great game of lacrosse in a fun, supportive way. Equipment is provided, but feel free to bring your own! Energetic coaches teach skills in a participatory and age-appropriate manner using creative games and exercises. The goal is to teach basic lacrosse skills while developing physical literacy in a supportive setting. Players will be grouped by age. Sibling discounts automatically applied at checkout. Mini Sticks...BIG Fun!
WHO: boys and girls ages 4-8WHERE: Pinehurst Harness Track 1-mile infield (200 Beulah Hill Rd. Pinehurst, NC 28374
WHEN: Sundays
*US Lacrosse Membership required for insurance purposes. Membership is good for 1 year and with it you also receive USL Magazine, discounts on other lacrosse items, and other benefits - find out more and register at
www.uslacrosse.comThings players learn and practice over 4 weeks:
- Lacrosse is FUN!
- Proper hold and grip of stick
- Cradle, scoop, catch, and throw
- Dodging and stick protection
- Shooting form and technique
- Hand-eye coordination
- Teamwork and sportsmanship
| 2021-22 MINI STICKS CALENDAR (TENTATIVE) |
| MONTH | DATES | TIME | REGISTRATION |
| September 2021 | 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 | 4pm-5pm | Registration Closed |
| November 2021 | 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5 | 3pm-4pm | Registration Open |
| WINTER 1 2022 | 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 | 3pm-4pm | Registration Opens in September |
| WINTER 2 2022 | 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6 | 3pm-4pm | Registration Opens in September |
| SPRING 1 2022 | 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 | 3pm-4pm | Registration Opens in January |
| June 2022 | Mini Sticks Camp | 9am-11am | Registration Opens in April |
| July 2022 | Mini Sticks Camp | 9am-11am | Registration Opens in April |
| *Please note US Lacrosse Membership will be required (purchase once and good for 1 year) |