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posted 06/05/2008
Since its inception in 2006, Summer Sandlot Lax at Vets Park has proven to be one of the most enjoyable activities sponsored by the Norwalk Lacrosse Association.
Our objective is to have summer fun, in the spirit of old time sandlot sports for kids of all ages. Play is informal, with teams picked at the beginning of each game based on who attends (every registered player will get a reversible pinnie). This isn’t “lax camp.” There is no formal instruction … though occasional strangled cries of “shoot overhand” or “go to the hole” or “move the ball” or “two hands on ground balls” are probably inevitable. Nevertheless, since even pick-up lax can become serious, we have certified officials at all Vets Park programs to make sure play is safe and sportsmanlike.
In keeping with the informal atmosphere we encourage in Summer Sandlot Lax parents are welcome to play with their sons. Parents, older siblings, and coaches who play must be members of US Lacrosse, but do not have to pay a registration fee to participate.
Summer Sandlot Lax at Vets is open to Norwalk non-residents. However, non-residents should be aware that the City of Norwalk charges a $5.00 parking fee to drive into Veterans Park.
You must be a member of US Lacrosse to participate in Summer SaLax at Vets Park. You can join online at www.uslacrosse.org (click on "Membership" in the left menu).
Boys Youth Summer Sandlot Lax at Vets Park – Monday & Thursday Evenings
§ Fourteen game nights, June 23 through August 7.
§ Format: This is old style pick-up lax, but with certified officials. One to three simultaneous games, depending on turnout. When turnout is sufficient, we will age-segregate games; otherwise, all ages play together. Because we closely manage match-ups on the field, and strictly control contact, younger players have proven they can hold their own with the older kids and adults in Summer Sandlot Lax.
§ Eligibility: 2009 U15 Senior, U13 Junior, and U11 Lightning Boys*
(Born January 1, 1994 through December 31, 1999.)
On a case by case basis, boys born January 1, 2000 or later will be allowed to play, with their coach's recommendation.
§ 6:15 PM Players arrive and pick teams.
§ 6:30 PM 12-minute running time quarters with three 5-minute breaks.
§ Cost: $60.00
Financial Aid is available. Contact Jack Couch for details (
; 203-838-0232; 203-952-4661 cell).
Each player receives a reversible Summer Sandlot Lax at Vets Park pinnie to keep.
§ Registration: Click on "Documents" in the left menu to download a 2008 Boys Youth Summer Sandlot Lax at Vets Park Registration Form.
Questions? Contact Jack Couch for details (
; 203-838-0232; 203-952-4661 cell).
* We would like to provide Youth Summer Lax for girls as well as boys. However, when we offered girls’ lacrosse in the summer of 2006 – and had the City line the fields for girls play – we had virtually no participation. If there is strong player and parent interest in, and commitment to, girls’ Youth Summer Lax, we will provide it. We can make fields available any night but Tuesday. This commitment would include parents willing to volunteer to help supervise the girls’ sessions.
