Adaptive/Unified Lacrosse
Intermountain Lacrosse is excited to announce we will be hosting our first ever adaptive/unified lacrosse program for individuals with intellectual disablities of all ages!
When: June 21st, 23rd, 28th, & 30th from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Altara Elementary School- 800 E 11000 S, Sandy, UT 84094
Cost: The cost is $30 per player- this includes 4 sessions & a jersey!
Who: Players with intellectual disabilites of all ages and unified partners!
Click HERE to register as an adaptive player
Click HERE to register as a unified partner
Session 1 (June 21st)- Lacrosse 101
We will learn the very basics of lacrosse, meet our new teammates, & have fun!
Session 2 (June 23rd)- Lacrosse 2.0
We will take what we learned in session 1 and build on those skills! We will also learn the rules of the game!
Session 3 (June 28th)- Scrimmage Day!
We will be doing a warm-up to practice our new lacrosse skills which will be followed by a scrimmage to practice playing in a game!
Session 4 (June 30th) Game Day!
We will take everything we have learned in our adaptive lacrosse program and play in a game! Families are invited to come watch!
FAQ:
What equipment is needed?
Just a lacrosse stick! If you would like to wear more protective equipment (i.e. helmet, goggles, pads, mouthguard) you are more than welcome to.
What if I don't have any lacrosse equipment?
No worries! We will provide equipment to any player who needs it!
Is this a contact sport?
No! Our adaptive program will be strictly non-contact.
What is a unified partner?
A unified partner is a teammate without an intellectual disability who will play along side their teammates who do have intellectual disabilities.
How many players will be on the field at a time?
Each game will be 5v5. Each team will have 3 adaptive players and 2 unified partners on the field at a time.
How long are the games?
Each game will have four (4) seven-minute quarters with a five-minute halftime.
Have more questions? Email: alice@imlaxutah.org