u5 Soft Lacrosse Free
Introducing Lacrosse to Our Youngest Raiders
The Pelham Raiders introduced free registration for our youngest division to help welcome new players and families to the sport. This free program is available to children turning 3 and 4 years old in the current playing year, allowing us to introduce Canada’s national summer sport to several new players and families each season.
Whether your child is interested in box lacrosse or men’s field lacrosse in the future, Soft Lacrosse is where our coaches and volunteers help young athletes learn the game and fall in love with lacrosse. The program focuses on learning the FUNdamentals in a safe, encouraging environment, alongside a parent or guardian.
To ensure a safe and positive experience, one parent or guardian must accompany each player on the floor during all sessions. All on-floor helpers must be registered as a “Volunteer” prior to participating. There is no cost to register as a volunteer. This is required to ensure all participants are covered under Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) insurance.
program overview
Option 1
Saturdays: 10:00 AM
Option 2
Mondays: 5:15 PM
Age Group
U5 (Age Chart)
Registration Fee
FREE
Program Length
10 weeks
Location
Welland Main Arena
Last week of April
Start Date
First week of July
End Date
equipment requirements
Players are required to wear a CSA-approved helmet with face mask and gloves, and must have a lacrosse stick. Sticks are available to borrow free of charge upon request, or families may purchase a stick from the association for $50.
To help players feel part of the Pelham Raiders from day one, families may also purchase the Official Pelham Raiders Starter Kit for $65. These starter kits are available at any session and include a custom Raiders drawstring bag, Pelham Raiders warm-up shirt, custom Pelham Raiders water bottle, soft lacrosse ball, Croc jibbit, and an assortment of other Raiders-themed goodies.
Join the tradition - Become a Pelham Riader today!