Updated 1/14/08......    

 Ocean State Lacrosse Club     88 Aaron Ave.    Bristol, RI     02809

Ocean State Indoor Lacrosse League is now taking registrations for its fourth winter season!!

Field space has been secured at the Sherwood Ultra-Sports Center in Seekonk for grade school and middle school age players. The Ocean State Indoor season runs for eight sessions beginning the week of January 8th, with there being no games the week of February 18-22 (February Vacation). Plans call for there being two age groups for both the boys and girls divisions (grade school for grades 3-5 and middle school for grades 6-8). Like our past indoor programs, the knowledgeable OSLC coaching staff will provide valuable instruction to the players in a focused, fun, and positive setting. A portion of each session will be devoted to Speed & Agility work to improve the players’ athletic skills. Ocean State Indoor is a great opportunity for players of all abilities to play an outdoor style game indoors and prepare themselves for the spring season.

      The 2008 OSI Schedule for each age group is tentatively planned as described below:

       - 3^rd-4^th Grade Boys Division Tuesdays- 5:00-6:00  (Player Fee- $130)

       - 5^th-6^th Grade Boys Division Tuesdays- 6:00-7:30 (Player Fee- $130/$160)

       - 7^th-8^th Grade Boys Division Tuesdays- 6:30-8:00   (Player Fee- $160)

       - 3^rd-5^th Grade Girls Division Thursdays- 5:00-6:00  (Player Fee- $130)

       - 6^th-8^th Grade Girls Division Thursdays- 6:00-7:30 or 6:30- 8:00   (Player Fee- $160)

     Additional details are as follows:

-          Space is limited, so please register early. A late fee of $20 will be charged on any registrations received after January 4^th, 2008. 

-         Players must be active members of US Lacrosse. A youth player who played last year needs to make sure that he or she is covered through March, 2008. To verify your membership number or to register for membership, go to www.uslacrosse.org .

-         60 minute sessions for grade school players will be comprised of 30 minute games preceded by 25-30 minute pre-game skill building sessions. Emphasis will be on instruction of fundamentals in addition to game play with particular emphasis on defensive play, offensive ball movement, scooping, passing, catching, and shooting with both hands, speed & agility training, and sportsmanship.   

-         90 minute sessions for middle school players will be comprised of 30 minute games preceded by 25-30 minute pre-game skill building sessions. Players will also take part in 30 minute speed & agility training sessions prior to or after the scheduled game.

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-         Games will be played using field lacrosse (6’x6’) goals.

-         Game postponements or schedule updates will be posted @ our website, www.oceanlax.com .

-         The rules of field lacrosse will apply with the following exceptions:

1- Teams will play in a  5 on 5 (1 attack, 2 middies, 1 defense, 1 goalie) or 6 on 6 format (1 attack, 3 middies, 1 defense, 1 goalie).  

2- No faceoffs after a goal. Following the score of a goal, the goalie will retrieve the ball and begin clearing the ball upfield.

            3- ‘Take-out’ body checking is not allowed. Checks occurring by incidental contact when                      

            going for the ball or applying equal pressure when playing defense are permitted. Girls will

            play under modified checking rules.      

Special requests to accommodate players who wish to play on the same team (due to being classmates or for carpooling) will be taken into consideration. Every effort will be made to accommodate these requests as long as RIIL rules are not violated and all teams appear to be balanced.

In order to ensure the success of this season, OSI is seeking individuals interested in serving in the following capacities defined below. Please e-mail me at the address listed below if you are interested as soon as possible.

- Coaches. A coach is needed for each team to organize the players and instruct them in individual skills and game strategy. A Coach’s child will play in the league for free.

- Goalies. Goalies are needed!! Players who sign up as goalies will be given a 50% discount on their registration fee. They may also play for more than one team, if needed. Any high school players who want to play goalie will be compensated.

Should you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me @ jeff@oceanlax.com .

Seasons Greetings to you and your families, & I hope to see you in January!!

Take care, 

                    Jeff Popham

Director, Ocean State Lacrosse