What better way to enjoy the lazy, crazy days of summer than to play Summer Sandlot Lax at Vets Park on Monday and Thursday evenings through the first week of August?
Our objective is to have fun, in the spirit of old time sandlot sports for kids of all ages. This isn’t “lax camp.” There is no formal instruction … though occasional strangled cries of “shoot overhand” or “go to the hole” or “move the ball” or “two hands on ground balls” are probably inevitable.
Play is informal, with teams picked at the beginning of each game based on who attends.
Nevertheless, since even pick-up lax can become serious, we have certified officials to make sure play is safe and sportsmanlike.
Summer Lax at Vets Park is open to Norwalk non-residents. However, non-residents should know that the City of Norwalk charges a $5.00 parking fee to drive into Veterans Park. To register, click on "Documents" in the left menu to download the 2010 Boys Summer Sandlot Lax Registration Form.
You must be a member of USLacrosse to participate in Summer Lax at Vets Park (spring 2010 NJrLax players are automatically USLax members). You can join USLacrosse online at www.uslacrosse.org (click on "Membership" in the left menu).
Mondays & Thursdays: Boys Youth Summer Sandlot Lax
2011 U15 Senior, U13 Junior, and U11 Lightning Boys*
(Born January 1, 1996 through December 31, 2001.)
On a case-by-case basis, boys born January 1, 2002 or later can participate with their coach’s recommendation.
June 21--August 5
This is old style pick-up lax, but with certified officials. One to three simultaneous games, depending on turnout. We play short squad games when appropriate. In keeping with the informal atmosphere we encourage in Summer Sandlot Lax parents are welcome to play with their sons (parents, older siblings, and coaches who play must be members of US Lacrosse, but need not pay a registration fee to participate). When turnout is sufficient, we will age-segregate games; otherwise, all ages play together. Because we closely manage match-ups on the field, and strictly control contact, younger players have proven they can hold their own with the older kids and adults in Summer Sandlot Lax … and it is a great way for them to improve their play. In turn, the older players become de facto teachers as well as participants, and that improves their game as well.
6:15 PM Players arrive and pick teams.
6:30 PM Face-off. Based on turnout, we'll use one to three fields.
12-minute running time quarters with 5-minute water breaks between quarters.
Registration & Fees
We aim to offer the maximum amount of play for the minimum cost commensurate with safety and a good lax experience. Click on "Documents" in the left menu to download the 2010 Boys Summer Sandlot at Vets Registration Form.
Youth Players: $60.00
