Beginner Programs

FREE Open House

Start playing the game today! (Boys and Girls Ages 6-14)

Have a son or daughter that has shown an interest in lacrosse but you aren't sure you want to invest the money to try it out? We have the solution for you! We offer a FREE one-hour open house clinic where players can experience the fastest growing game on two feet safely and without having to purchase the equipment!  That is right, we provide the sticks and we use softballs with controlled drills so that players can begin their path to playing! Here are the details

Stick and Ball

INTRODUCTION TO LACROSSE (Boys and Girls 6-14)

A continuation of our open house.  This a great way to keep playing and learn the fundamentals with no equipment required. This 6 week program allows boys and girls ages 6-14 to experience the game and learn the fundamentals properly, starting with learning the fundamentals through drills and games and ending with non contact scrimmages! Our Stick and Ball program is a the BEST way to get started!

  • Vetta Manchester in West County

    NEW for 2023 - Stick and Ball Programs will now be 6 Weeks! More Lacrosse, More Fun!

    No equipment required. Sticks available for use at practices. Players grouped by age.

    Emphasis on introduction to lacrosse, fundamentals and having fun through various drills, activities, contests, and no contact games!

  • Vetta Soccerdome in Webster Groves

    NEW for 2023 - Stick and Ball Programs will now be 6 Weeks! More Lacrosse, More Fun!

    No equipment required. Sticks available for use at practices. Players grouped by age.

    Emphasis on introduction to lacrosse, fundamentals and having fun through various drills, activities, contests, and no contact games!

    • Stick and Ball Soccerdome Session 1 
      • Starting February 19th
      • Sundays 2:30pm-3:30pm
      • 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, & 3/26
      • Register Now
    • Stick and Ball Soccerdome Session 2
      • Starting April 30th
      • Sundays 12:00pm-1:00pm
      • 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 6/4, & 6/11
        • *No Stick and Ball Class 5/28 for Memorial Day Weekend*
      • Register Now!

The Lacrosse Academy at Vetta Manchester

Continue and Fine Tune Your Skills (Boys and Girls ages 10-15)

​This program is tried and true! We offer Academy to players that need more instruction before making the jump to our team or for players that just want to get better instruction to become a top athlete in the area.

This program is 6 weeks of practice and small sided game play.  Each practice is customized to the group and helps them better prepare for game play.

  • Vetta Manchester

    • Spring Lacrosse Academy Session 1 - Starting March 16th! 
      • 6 Week Program
        • Thursdays - 5:30pm-6:30pm
        • First Academy Session - March 16th
        • Last Academy Session - April 20th
      • Full Equipment Required:
        • Boys: Helmet, Gloves, Arm Pads, Shoulder Pads, Stick and Mouth Guard
        • Girls: Goggles, Stick, and Mouth Guard
      • Cost: $198 - Includes a Jersey to keep!
      • Register Here
    • Spring Lacrosse Academy 2 - Starting May 4th! 
      • 6 Week Program
        • Thursdays - 5:30pm-6:30pm
        • First Academy Session - May 4th
        • Last Academy Session - June 8th
      • Full Equipment Required:
        • Boys: Helmet, Gloves, Arm Pads, Shoulder Pads, Stick and Mouth Guard
        • Girls: Goggles, Stick, and Mouth Guard
      • Cost: $198 - Includes a Jersey to keep!
      • Register Here

Little Sumos

Start Playing Lacrosse and Receive FULL Equipment! (Boys and Girls 6-11)

Samurai's is the FIRST and ONLY Club in the area to provide players new to lacrosse with FULL EQUIPMENT to keep, Little Sumos is a comprehensive instructional experience with fun games!  The Little Sumos Program helps break the barrier of entry for families that want to play lacrosse!

After your Son and/or Daughter completes our Little Sumo Program we guarantee they will be ready to play for one of our outdoor lacrosse teams this Spring!

    • Next Little Sumos Session Coming July 2023!
      • Boys and Girls ages 6-11
      • This program is 6 weeks of practice and small sided game play.  Each practice is customized to the group and helps them better prepare for game play.
        • 1 Hour Practice Every Thursday Evenings
        • 1 Hour In-House Game Sunday Evenings 
      • Full equipment is INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM!
        • Boys Receive: Stick, Helmet, Gloves, Arm Pads, Shoulder Pads, and Jersey! (Retail Price of $500+)
        • Girls Receive: Stick, Goggles, and a Jersey (Retail Price of $200+)
      • Little Sumos Boys - $488 Per Player* 
      • Little Sumos Girls - $288 Per Player* 
      • *Already have the equipment? Contact andyjoly@samurailax.com for a discount code to remove equipment costs from your registration!

     

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