Mini Sticks
Intro to lacrosse for boys and girls ages 4-8
Mini Sticks is a lacrosse experience designed to introduce 4-8 year old kids to the 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 as of 8/31 (following school cutoff) and participate in small-sided games. Mini Sticks...BIG Fun!
WHO: Boys and girls ages 4-8WHERE: RASSIE WICKER PARK (10 Rassie Wicker Dr. Pinehurst, NC 28374)
WHEN: Sundays
*USA 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
- 1v1 defensive concepts
- Hand-eye coordination
- Teamwork, sportsmanship, and other important values
Each participant receives 1 t-shirt for the year!
| 2022-23 MINI STICKS CALENDAR (TENTATIVE) |
| SESSION | DATES | TIME | REGISTRATION |
| FALL 1 | 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18 | 4pm-5pm | Registration OPEN |
| FALL 2 | 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4,12/11 | 3pm-4pm | Registration OPEN |
| 2023 WINTER | 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5 | 3pm-4pm | Registration OPEN |
| 2023 SPRING 1 | 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 | 3pm-4pm | Registration Opens in Winter |
| 2023 SPRING 2 | 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 | 4pm-5pm | Registration Opens in Winter |
| July 2023 | Mini Sticks Camp | 9am-11am | Registration Opens in Spring |
| *Please note USA Lacrosse Membership will be required (purchase once and good for 1 year) |