A new lacrosse season has just started with Sunday drop-in sessions, and Weyburn Lacrosse will soon offer their popular Little Thrashers Academy later in November.
Randy Labrecque of the Weyburn Lacrosse Association said that the Sunday drop-in sessions have been going great. The programs are being held at a new All Sport Training Centre that was recently created for indoor rec groups at 402 19th Avenue SE, in the industrial park area of Weyburn.
Labrecque is really excited for the start of the Little Thrashers Academy. He said that it would be held for two six-week blocks; starting during the middle week of November, with a break during the Christmas holidays, then start up again from January until February.
The Little Thrashers Academy includes a program for ages three, four and five; and another program for ages six, seven and eight.
There is also the Shattler Lacrosse Academy, for ages nine to 17 years, which is taught by Jeff Shattler, a 15-year pro player from the Saskatoon Rush. This will be the third year that Shattler has worked with lacrosse players in Weyburn, and assisting the coaches and players to learn more about the sport.
Finally, a senior men’s box-lacrosse goalie program will also be offered, coached by Eric Kratz. There are also a number of seasonal fundraisers that will be held by the Weyburn Lacrosse Association.
For more information on the lacrosse program for Weyburn, residents can visit their website at http://www.weyburnthrashers.ca/ or find the group on Facebook.
