Lacrosse coaches, officials clinics coming up

Valley Thunder Lacrosse is hosting a set of officials and coaches clinics in Kingston.

The clinics are in partnership with Lacrosse Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Lacrosse Officials Association. The coaches clinic is free and will be April 8, and the officials clinic (registration $55, levels 1 and 2) will be April 9, both at the Credit Union Centre.

As of this year, all box lacrosse officials will be required to wear a Csa-approved helmet while officiating. All officials who registered for a clinic before 11:59 p.m., March 24, were entered into a draw to win a new, free helmet. The winner will be announced the week of March 27.

Further clinics are being held in different parts of the province: April 9 or 23, Halifax, levels 1 and 2; April 12 or 13, Halifax, levels 3 to 5; April 29, Truro, levels 1 and 2; and April 30, Halifax, levels 3 to 5. All sessions will be facilitated by Scott Mcmullen. All Halifax clinic locations will take place at the Sport Nova Scotia office, 5516 Spring Garden Road, Halifax.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a lacrosse official for the upcoming season, register at lacrossens. ca. All returning officials must recertify at their respective level. Please note: the minimum age to attend the clinic is 14.

If you have any questions regarding these clinics, contact Greg Knight, LNS executive director, lacrosse@ sportnovascotia.ca.