• Ringette and Box lacrosse are very similar sports, Women’s Field Lacrosse also stresses team play and strategies
• U.S. College scholarship opportunities in lacrosse are available
• Ringette players excel in lacrosse
• It’s a great method to increase physical fitness in ringette’s off-season
• Team sports build self esteem, respect, integrity, & fairness
• Lacrosse teaches leadership skills
• It helps prevent sport burn-out by playing a new, fast-paced sport
• Players of all fitness levels and abilities can compete in lacrosse
• A player can learn basic plays and strategies
• A player can learn to play both offensive and defensive positions and make a quick transition from defence to offence and vice versa
• It reinforces the importance of quickness and agility around the net
• Lacrosse increases hand-eye co-ordination when stick handling
• It teaches players to play with their head up and to be more aware of their surroundings
• Offensive scoring skills are honed by shooting at smaller targets and picking corners
• Defensive skills are taught with individual and team concepts
• Lacrosse teaches the creativity of fakes, back passes, & shots
• Box Lacrosse is run in 5-player units and helps the ringette player practice playing a team concept, Women’s Field Lacrosse is played twelve (12) a side however team play is still stressed
• It is inexpensive to equip Box lacrosse players as most ringette equipment can be used in lacrosse; Women’s Field Lacrosse players require no equipment outside a stick.

Developed by the Alberta Lacrosse Association

Last updated on May 11, 2010 by Fort Saskatchewan Rebels Lacrosse