COMMUNITYSPORTS BRIEFS
Sports briefs run as space permits throughouttheweek in TheRecord. To submit an item, e-mail sports@troyrecord.com. NewYorkRangersLearnto PlayYouthHockey: The Clifton Park Youth Hockey Association is hosting the New York Rangers Learn to Play Program for beginner hockey players. Getting started in hockey has never been easier or more convenient! This introductory program will teach your child the basic skills of skating, stickhandling, passing and shooting through (10) 1-hour lessons. In addition, they will learn the importance of hardwork, teamwork and sportsmanship. Best of all, your child’s registration also includes a FREE brand new set of head to toe CCMhockey equipment customfitted by our friends at Pure Hockey. Past participants are welcomed to join Learn to Play for another season or all three! However, they will not receive a set of equipment if they have participated in the program before. Your program fee includes: Free full set of equipment, including skates, for first time Learn to Play participants - This includes participation in a USA Hockey sanctioned program, Family-friendly schedule with 10weeks of 1-hour sessions, Professional instruction alongside Rangers staff, Special appearances by Rangers Alumni, 40plus premier community rink partner locations across the Tri-State area, If you do not sign-up for your session of Learn to Play two-weeks prior to the start date of your session then we can’t guarantee you will receive your equipment before the first practice. Toregistergotohttps:// www.learntoplay.nhl.com/locations/rangers/. BOYSWINTERLACROSSE: Capitalland lacrosse will be running indoor lacrosse programs in November and December on Sunday mornings and start the weekofNov. 8. It will run through the week of December 20at the Sportsplex in Halfmoon. Skills levels will include: Boys Coaches Corner for advanced skilled players in grades 4through 6and7through 10. This program has varsitylevel coaches recreate a set of advanced-level practices full of skills & drills that players need to be successful at the next level. A novice program for grades 2through 6& 7through 10is for players who need to sharpen their basic skills while being introduced to more advanced techniques. A beginner program for grades 2through 6and 7 through 10. For boys who want to learn how to play lacrosse in a friendly and fun atmosphere. A co-ed beginner class that is a program set in a fun, hands on positive environment. We will be using a puffball and no contact is allowed. The emphasis is on fun. For more info on all of our programs go to www.capitallandlacrosse.comor e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse. com.
GIRLSWINTERLACROSSE:
Capitalland lacrosse will be running indoor lacrosse programs on Sunday mornings in November and December and start the week of Nov. 8and run through the weekofDec. 20 at the Sportsplex in Halfmoon. Skills levels will include: Advanced Skills and Drills Program for grades 7through 9& grades 10through 12for intermediate & advanced skill players. A Novice Skills and Drills program for grades 4through 7and 8 through 10for players who need to sharpen their skills. Beginner Skills and Drills Program for grades 3through 6and 7 through 10for girls who want to learn how to play lacrosse in a friendly and fun atmosphere. A Co-ed Beginner Skills program which is a program set in a fun, hands on positive environment. We will be using a puffball and no contact is aloud. The emphasis is on fun! For more info on all of our programs go to www.capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.