Fall Lacrosse Program Begins Sept 12 - Early Registration Ends Sept 5

Aug. 27, 2009 - PRLog -- On September 12, Glendale Lacrosse opens it's 5th season of instructional and competitive fall ball. The league is open to anyone wishing to learn the game, sharpen their skills, or prepare for the upcoming competitive season. Practices and games are every Saturday through October 24 at Thunderbird Paseo Park in Glendale.

With a history that spans centuries, lacrosse is the oldest sport in North America. Rooted in Native American religion, lacrosse was often played to resolve conflicts, heal the sick, and develop strong, virile men. Documented as early as 1636, the modern game is traced to Canadian dentist W. George Beers who standardized the game in 1867 with the adoption of set field dimensions, limits to the number of players per team and other basic rules. New York University fielded the nation’s first college team in 1877. Lacrosse in Arizona began about 1961 with the University of Arizona's Mens' Lacrosse Club.

This week's Sports Illustrated reports that 1,127,000 Americans picked up a lacrosse stick last year, making it the team sport with the largest increase in participation (117.6%) since 2000.

Glendale Lacrosse opens the season free to anyone that wants to try the sport before they join the full season. Those interested must contact the organization to reserve their spot along with equipment provided at no charge. Early registration is only $75 for the 7 week season before Sept 5. Late registration is $100. Equipment rentals are also available.

For more information and registration please go to www.glendalelax.com

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Glendale Lacrosse is a youth sports organization offering instructional and competitive lacrosse programs in Arizona throughout the year. The GLL teaches the game with professional coaches that have many years of experience playing and instructing the fundamentals to advanced skills. Programs include Summer Indoor Box Lacrosse, Fall Ball, Competitive Season, Camps, Clinics and free PE Curriculums to AZ schools..

www.glendalelax.com