COMMUNITY SPORTS BRIEFS

Sports briefs run as space permits throughout theweek in The Saratogian. Tosubmit anitem, e-mailsports@saratogian.com. New York Rangers Learn to Play Youth Hockey: 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, stick-handling, passing and shooting through (10) 1-hour lessons. In addition, they will learn the importance of hardwork, teamwork and sportsmanship. Bestofall, your child’s registration also includes aFREE brand newset of head to to eCCM hockey 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, Familyfriendly schedule with 10weeks of 1-hour sessions, Professional instruction along side 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 youwill receive your equipment before the first practice.

To register goto https://www. learntoplay.nhl.com/locations/ rangers/.

BOYS WINTER LACROSSE:

Capitalland l acrosse will be running indoor lacrosse programs in November and December on Sunday mornings and start the week of Nov. 8. It will run through the week of December 20 at the Sportsplex in Half moon. Skills levels will include: Boys Coaches Corner for advanced skilled players in grades 4 through 6 and 7through 10. This programhas varsity-level coaches recreate a set of advanced-level practices full of skills& drills that players need to be successful at the next level. Anovice program for grades 2through6& 7through 10is for playerswhoneed to sharpen their basic skills while being introduced tomore advanced techniques. A beginner programfor grades2 through 6 and 7through 10. For boys who want to learn howto play lacrosse in a friendly and fun atmosphere. Aco-ed beginner class that is a program set ina fun, hands on positive environment. Wewill be using a puffball and no contact is allowed. The emphasis is on fun. Formore info on all of our programsgo to www. capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse. com.

GIRLS WINTER LACROSSE:

Capital land lacrosse will be running indoor lacrosse programs on Sunday morning sin November and December and start the week of Nov. 8 and run through the week of Dec. 20 at the Sports pl ex in Half moon. Skills levels will include: Advanced Skills and Drills Program for grades 7through9& grades 10 through12 for intermediate & advanced skill players. A Novice Skills and Drills program for grades 4 through 7 and 8 through 10 for players who need to sharp en their skills. Beginner Skills and Drills Program for grades 3 through 6 and 7 through 10 for 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 se tina fun, hands on positive environment. We will be using a puff ball and no contactisaloud. Theemphasisis on fun! For more info on all of our programs gotowww. capital land lacrosse. capitallandlacrosse.com.

FIELD HOCKEY WINTER PROGRAMS:

Capital land field hockey will be running indoor field hockey skill programs and a separate league on Sunday morning sand start the week of November 8 and run through the week of December 20 at the Sports pl ex in Half moon. Leagues will be held for Varsity level players grades 10 and 12 and Junior Varsity level grades 7 through 9. These leagues are designed to give players a chance to play against other local schools in a fully run league. Full and partial teams from a school as well as free agents can join. Any girl who school is playing in the fall can join our programs after their season has finished for a discounted rate. Girl’ s instructional skills levels include: Advanced Skills and Drills program for grades 6 through 8 and 9 through 11 th. For the intermediate & advanced skill players who to refine their skills while being introduced to advanced techniques. Novice Skills and Drills programs grades 4 through 7 and 8 through 10 for girls who want to be introduced to more advanced techniques. Beginner Skills and Drills program for grades 4 through 6 and 7 through 10 for girls who want to learn how to play lacrosse in a friendly and fun atmosphere. Beginner Skills( Sticks Only) for Kindergarten through Grade 3. This program is se tina fun, hands on positive environment. The emphasis is on fun! For more info. onallofour programs gotowww. capital land lacrosse. capitallandlacrosse.com.

Form a new Skate of Mind with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’ s Intro to Ice Skating Program: Learnice skating basics or improve your skills. Everyoneages3-Adultiswelcome. Intro to Ice Skating fees for the Early Fall session through Sept 29 th are City$60, Non-City$80. EarlyFall fees after Sept 29 th are City $85, Non-City $105. Intro to Ice Skating fees for the Fall session through Oct 31stareCity$60, Non-City$80. Early Fall fees after Oct 31 st are City$85, Non-City$105. Visit Saratoga Rec. com and click Programs, Ice Skating Lessons for fees, additional information, andtosignup. Contactthe Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x 2300 or rec reservations@ withquestions. Gofor theGoalwith the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’ s Kickers Programand Soccer League: Our programruns September 26-October 31. Everyone ages 3-Grade 12iswelcome. Our Kickers programs introduce basic soccer skills through games and activities and guides you into teamplay. Our League is separated into grade appropriate divisions to expose players to skills based upon level of play. Limited spots are still available in Little Kickers andGrades 8-12.