Bringing lacrosse to the region

A PROGRAM supported by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation is coming to the area next week with the aim of getting kids interested in lacrosse.

Hosted by Leisure Networks together with Lacrosse Victoria, the free initiative is set to run for four weeks at the Bannockburn YMCA.

Each session will be led by Leisure Networks program coordinator Tori Honner, who said it’ll be a good introduction to the sport.

“It’ll be four weeks of just having a go, learning the basics and having a bit of fun,” she said.

“VicHealth have funded a number of programs to give more opportunities to young people so on the back of that we’re collaborating with Lacrosse Victoria to deliver this.

“I’ve been trained by Lacrosse Victoria to deliver these sessions. We’ve advertised as open for everyone but we’re wanting people under 18 to come give this a try.

“This will be the first time this program is delivered in Golden Plains.”

The sessions are capped at 15 people and will run weekly from Tuesday, 7 March to Tuesday, 28 March from 3.45pm to 4.15pm.

The program was first delivered between Leisure Networks and Lacrosse Victoria in Torquay in late 2021.

All equipment will be provided.

Ms Honner said the family-friendly program will bring lacrosse to the region.

“It’ll give the people of Bannockburn, the youth, the opportunity to try out lacrosse if they’ve never had that opportunity before,” she said.

“There’s also the community engagement side. It’s another way to get active and meet some other new people.”

To reserve a spot, visit bit.ly/3Zq9MgU.