Lacrosse

Welcome to Lacrosse! Our workshop leader, Jon Hanley, Lacrosse is a sport that was invented by Native Americans. Originally, it was played with rocks instead of rubber balls and the Native Americans didn't wear helmets, pads, or any other protective equipment like today's players. The children at River Day experienced a hands-on lesson on lacrosse fundamentals as well as an interesting introduction to the sport's history. Here's a part of the story Mr. Hanley told: media type="custom" key="14652"