East Torrens Payneham is looking for junior girls and boys to help field their teams for the 2022 season! We need Under 8's, 11's, 13's and 15's.
If you are interested, please contact our junior director for more information.
Justin Steele
juniors@redwingslax.com
Junior Trainings are on Thursday nights from 5:30pm. Games are Saturday mornings.
General information
East Torrens Payneham is growing and is in an exciting phase currently with a strong focus on both girls and boys Under 11 and Under 13 recruiting and development. We currently have one senior women’s and two senior men’s teams that offer players a broad range of competition depending on player's ability. We often have junior players who have developed their skills and confidence that play seniors once they get to U17/18 level and even some at U15’s.
Season dates
The first round of our junior season is the first weekend in second term of school. The season finishes in late August with finals for U13, U15 and U17/18 in early September. All games are played on Saturday’s.
The under 11 competitions are broken down into two shorter seasons – one in Term 2 and one in Term 3, typically with a lightening carnival at the end of Term 2. The lightening carnival is held at one venue where each team plays 4-5 mini games.
Under 11 Teams
Both girls and boys play modcrosse as a non-contact introductory version of the game. The field is approximately 50m in length which is half the length of a normal Lacrosse field to accommodate younger players, and is played 5 a side.
• Girl’s teams – Games start at 8:30am and are approximately 1 hour in duration. Games are broken down into four 10 minute quarters with short breaks between each quarter.
• Boy’s teams – Game times and structure is the same as for the girls.
Under 13 Teams
Both girls and boys play with modified rules to allow players to build confidence and develop their playing skills. U13’s play on a standard Lacrosse field which is 100m in length, and use a real Lacrosse ball which requires protective equipment to ensure player safety. Mouth guards are also a requirement at this level.
• Girl’s teams – Games start at 9:30am and are just under 1 hour in duration. Games are broken down into two 20 minute halves with a short half time break.
• Boy’s teams – Games start at 10:45am, and are just over 1 hour in duration. Games are broken down into four 15 minute quarters with short breaks between each quarter.
Under 15 Teams
Both girls and boys play with minimal modified rules to allow players to build confidence and develop their playing skills. U15’s play on a standard Lacrosse field which is 100m in length as well they play with a real Lacrosse ball which requires protective equipment to ensure player safety. Mouth guards are also a requirement at this level.
• Girl’s teams – Games start at 10:30am and are just under 1 hour in duration. Games are broken down into two 20 minute halves with a short half time break.
• Boy’s teams – Games start at 8:30am and are just over 1 hour in duration. Games are broken down into four 15 minute quarters with short breaks between each quarter.
Under 17/18 Teams
Both girls and boys play with minimal modified rules to allow players to build confidence and develop their playing skills. U15’s play on a standard Lacrosse field which is 100m in length as well they play with a real Lacrosse ball which requires protective equipment to ensure player safety. Mouth guards are also a requirement at this level.
• Girl’s U18 teams – Games start at 11:30am and are just over 1 hour in duration. Games are broken down into four 15 minute quarters with short breaks between each quarter.
• Boy’s U17 teams –Games start at 10:45am and are just over 1 hour in duration. Games are broken down into four 15 minute quarters with short breaks between each quarter.
YouTube LACROSSE LINKS - See How the Game is Played
Girls lacrosse links
Field positions
Wall ball routines - Practice on your own
Junior Girls Lacrosse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AN5XiC8K8M
Women's Lacrosse NCAA College
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akez9P_9BM8
Boys lacrosse links
Boys Lacrosse 101 for parents
Field positions
Wall ball routines - Practice on your own
Men's Lacrosse NCAA College (This starts with some old school Lacrosse from the 1980's!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkRuWFY5M1U
2017 Boys' Under Armour All America Lacrosse Game Highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5hsPBsGD44
General lacrosse links
Basic catching and throwing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLH__Qw5NxA
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Did you know?
Lacrosse has been played in South Australia for more than 100 years and it is currently the fastest growing sport in the USA.
So why should I play Lacrosse?
Lacrosse offers you:
- Many alternative versions and grades to suit players with different abilities
- A great way to meet friends
- A fun way to keep fit
- An opportunity to represent your state or country in serious competition
Whichever version of the game you choose, Lacrosse is an excellent way to be active, have fun and be a part of a great club.
The East Torrens "REDWINGS" Lacrosse Club is a very proud family orientated club with a strong committment to the enjoyment of the game for all participants.
Junior players can begin from 6 years of age and play through until 18 years of age before progressing to senior competitions.
Games are played on Saturday mornings during winter and a practice session is held on a convenient weeknight.
We offer a DISCOUNT MEMBERSHIP scheme to NEW PLAYERS and also supply the necessary equipment and uniform.
If you are interested in playing or simply want more information please email the Junior Director - Justin Steele juniors@redwingslax.com
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