Boston Cannons to Hold Training Camp at Brown This Weekend
Thursday, April 14, 2016
The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) will host training cam at Brown University on Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17. The Cannons will have two practice sessions over the weekend in the final prep for their season opener in Charlotte on April 23.
“We are excited to bring the Cannons to Rhode Island. We have a strong fan base in Rhode Island Youth Lacrosse and this is a great opportunity to bring our team to their community. The youth clinic and open practice will be a wonderful opportunity for our coaches and players to share instruction and pass along knowledge of these up-and-coming Ocean State players,” said Cannons Vice President and General Manager, Kevin Barney.
On Saturday, April 16 the practices will feature events for kids starting with a free youth clinic at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 12:30 a.m. Kids 8-14 years old are welcome to participate and check in will open at 10:30 a.m.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTAfter the Brown lacrosse game against Yale, the Cannons will begin practice at 4 p.m. and that will go till 6 p.m. That practice is open to the public.
Sunday's practice session is closed to the public.
“We had a great first weekend of camp and we can’t wait to get back onto the field on April 16 at Brown. All the coaches were impressed with the effort and attitude the players brought to the first training camp session. While we will have some roster decisions to make, we will also use this second weekend to implement some game plans for game one at Charlotte and our April 30 home opener,” said Head Coach Sean Quirk.
Here is a full schedule of events:
Saturday, April 16
10:30 a.m. – Registration opens for free youth clinic
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. – Youth Clinic
1:00 p.m. – Yale vs Brown game (ticket required)
4:00 p.m. – Practice Session #1 Begins – open to public
6:00 p.m. – Practice Ends
6:00 p.m. – 6:25 p.m. – Coaches/Players Media Availability
Sunday, April 17
10:00 a.m. – Practice Session #2 Begins
12:00 p.m. – Practice Ends
12:00 p.m. – 12:25p.m. – Coaches/Players Media Availability
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