Initiation

Welcome to Griffins’ Initiation Lacrosse.

The GLA Initiation program is designed for 4,5 and 6 year olds. The focus is on fundamentals and fun. The children are sorted not by age but my “intensity”. Contact is a major part of box lacrosse and is introduced to the older and more intense children; safety always comes first. We also partner with the Gloucester Griffins Jr. B team to give our future stars opportunities to interact with the elite players from our Province.

Testimonials

As a coach of various youth sports, I love coaching lacrosse kids. I find the skills learned in the Peanut program really transfer well to hockey or soccer. Kids who have played lacrosse are more likely to reduce separation between themselves and the opposing ball or puck carrier. At the Novice hockey or U7 soccer age groups, coaches are just beginning to teach pursuit and pressure, and lacrosse at the Peanut level gives those kids a two-year head start on those skills. — Michael (Lacrosse Dad)

Peanut lacrosse was my son’s introduction to organized sports. Beyond teaching basic lacrosse skills, a focus on team work and, more importantly, having fun were key elements of each practice. We can't wait until next season! — (Lacrosse parent)

Our 4 year Peanut Connor treasures the #4 he wore this year as a Gloucester Griffin. The program was so well organized and run that we will be investing the time and money again this year. Connor had very little concept of competitive sports or lacrosse…and for that matter still does, but what he did gained was new friends and an understanding of what it is to belong to a team. He asks weekly when lacrosse is starting again? His biggest accomplishment was learning how to pick up the lacrosse ball with his stick by himself, but more importantly he developed the self confidence to participate in a team sport. — (Lacrosse parent)

Adam McClelland and his staff kept the program upbeat, fun and very well organized!!!!! Thank you to GLA and Adam for a wonderful season and we look forward to seeing you again in the spring. — Mike and Becky (Lacrosse Parents)