Is your school interesed in learning more about Lacrosse?  Contact the LNSS Technical Director, Lawrence Taylor, at 902-266-0677 and book a session!

An Introduction to Lacrosse
Grades 4-9

One class of 30 minutes - 60 minutes in length

Tailored to the age level
A cross disciplinary approach covering:

• Physical activity
• Geography
• Aboriginal History and Culture
• Games and Sports
• Physical Activity

Background

Lacrosse is the oldest game in North America, played by aboriginal peoples before Columbus came to America. It is the fastest growing sport in America and one of the fastest growing in the Nova Scotia and around the world.

Suggested Use: Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Developmental Games and Sports - Suitable for boys and girls

Class covers

• The aboriginal history of the game
• The bridge to the European settlers
• Its role in modern aboriginal culture
• The modern game (Box lacrosse, Field Lacrosse)
• Canada's role in the development of games like basketball, hockey, ringette and lacrosse.
• Introduction to the basic skills
• Hand eye coordination
• FUN games in the gym!

Equipment needed by host

Gym or large enough room to be able to throw and catch a ball with lacrosse sticks

1. Bottles (2) water
2. 4 X 1 gallon size buckets (cardboard box or similar container)

Equipment provided by the LNSS

1. All necessary equipment including 25 sticks, 12 soft rubber balls suitable for indoor gymnasiums
2. Visual materials as needed.

Additional resources
Lacrosse: A History of Canada's Game
http://archives.cbc.ca/sports/lacrosse/
http://www.mpm.edu/wirp/ICW-50.html