Develop and play. Socialise and stay.
What is the Ultimate Lacrosse Experience?
Our intensive lacrosse programme, provides an insight in to elite training. The coaching is balanced with the opportunity to socialise and meet other like-minded lacrosse players.
Over a 5 day period, each individual will be challenged and supported to develop their individual skills, teamwork and game awareness. Every session is delivered by our dedicated and professional coaching team.
Welcome
Your week will begin on the Sunday evening with an introduction from the Head Coach and Pastoral Team alongside your fellow campers. The team will prepare you for the week ahead and engage in some icebreakers during a social BBQ. Following the meal, our staff team will help you to settle in to your accommodation.
Coaching content
During the first day of coaching, we will analyse your current skill level in order to adapt the curriculum to best develop you during the programme. Throughout the remainder of the week you will take part in 1-on-1 coaching sessions, small group sessions and team gameplay sessions as well as a variety of challenges.
Challenges
To keep you on your toes throughout the week, you will take part in a variety of lacrosse challenges designed by the team at Crazy Catch.
Practical Skills
During the week, all participants will learn valuable practical skills for both on and off the pitch. We give campers the opportunity to develop their independence and social skills, perfect for their personal development.
Evenings
After dinner, we will provide a fun filled evening led by our pastoral staff, creating a relaxing and firendly atmosphere to relax with your fellow campers. We will ask you to check in to your rooms by 9pm, lights out between 9.30pm-10.30pm (depending on age).
Tournament
The finale of the week will be a lacrosse tournament held on the final afternoon, looking to crown the ULTIMATE LACROSSE CHAMPIONS!
Course Timetable
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
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Breakfast |
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Catered Meal |
Catered Meal | Catered Meal | Catered Meal |
| Activity 1 | Ice Breakers | Skills Session | Skills Session | Ultimate Lacrosse Tournament | |
| Activity 2 | Fundamental Skills | Attack Session | Defence Session | Ultimate Lacrosse Tournament | |
| Lunch | Catered Meal | Catered Meal | Catered Meal | Catered Meal | |
| Activity 3 | Arrival - 4pm-6pm | Transition Session | Rehabilitation session | Nutrition Education Session | Departure |
| Activity 4 | Welcome | Gameplay Session | Gameplay Session | ||
| Dinner | Catered Meal | Catered Meal | Catered Meal | Catered Meal | |
| Evening Activity | Dress Rooms and Settle In | Quiz Night | Free Time | Free Time |
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*Course timetable subject to change but the overall pattern of the week will reflect the above content.
THE RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Accommodation
We will be staying in Crosthwaite house at St Georges School, Harpenden, which ordinarily serves as the boarding house for the term time students at the school. This is close to the lacrosse facilities that we will be using for the course delivery. Rooms will be shared with up to 5 other participants, with shared bathroom facilities on each floor. There are plenty of communal areas available as well as a garden area which will be used for some workshop delivery when appropriate. Check out our VENUE PAGE for more info.
Facilities
The majority of the course will be delivered on the outdoor lacrosse pitches, St George’s boasts 3 lacrosse pitches as well as further impressive grass space, plenty for lots of coaching stations. Children will also have use of the fitness suite during the camp, with our coaches providing introduction to relevant activities and workouts.
Staff
Our seasonal staff team are put through a thorough interview and training process to ensure that we have the right people for the job. All staff hold an enhanced DBS and all coaching staff hold lacrosse coaching qualifications.
Our venue manager will be supported by a team of pastoral and first aid professionals who are equipped to deal with any eventuality on site, as well as support participants with the challenges of being away from home.