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posted 01/12/2010 Boys' Intramural and Travel programs
At the boys’ 5th-8th grade level, we offer players the choice of intermural and travel play. The intramural program is the core of our program. Every participant will play in the intramural league. Each week of the season there will be one intramural game and one skills (practice) session.
The intramural games will be played within a one hour time slot and will be officiated as regular games. As always, the coaches will be members of the SLC staff. Two sessions of lacrosse per week will offer plenty of lacrosse. It is our plan to accommodate those players who are involved in other pursuits and want to stay involved in lacrosse. Travel time is drastically reduced.
For those players willing to make a full, serious commitment to lacrosse, there will be a travel program available to supplement the intramural program. The travel program will have stringent requirements on commitment levels. Attendance at all practices and games will b e required, including intramural games and the skills sessions. As a result, participants in travel lacrosse will have at least 4 days of lacrosse per week.
FAQ's
My son is playing soccer and baseball. Can he still play travel?
The intramural program is designed to accommodate those boys that are engaged in other sports during the spring. To be involved in another sport and also elect to play travel lacrosse is an awesome commitment and one that is surely going to be compromised. Attendance requirements are stringent for travel lacrosse. We would recommend that boys play intramurals so that they can stay involved in their other pursuits.
How does this impact the current girls' program?
There is no change to the structure of the girls' program.
What happens if my son doesn't maintain the commitment to travel lacrosse?
He will be removed from the travel program.
Does my son have to try-out for the travel program?
No. Travel is based on commitment level, not ability. Travel teams in grades 5 and 6 will be split into two equal teams. In the 7th grade, players will be split into platoons which will be mixed and matched during the season. This will allow all players the opportunity to play together over the course of the season instead of being segregated on two different teams. The 8th grade, as in seasons past, will be split into an A and B team.
Can a travel participant skip the intramurals and still play in a travel game?
Absolutely not! The intramural program is the core of our program. We believe that we can create a highly competitive program through an in-house league. The quality of play is expected to be very high.
