North Shore Sharks

North Shore Sharks

Junior Trevian Lacrosse

Junior Trevian Lacrosse embarks on a journey with a strong focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship during these foundational years. Players learn fundamental lacrosse skills, progressing from basics like passing and catching to more advanced techniques such as shooting and defensive strategies. Coaches emphasize proper techniques and gradually advance players from basic drills to more complex plays. The program instills values like respect, fair play, and sportsmanship, teaching young athletes to appreciate both victories and defeats. Physical fitness is promoted through activities including running, agility, and hand-eye coordination. The competitive spirit is nurtured, introducing players to the thrill of competition and helping them handle pressure, develop resilience, and persevere in the face of challenges. The goal is to cultivate a lifelong passion for lacrosse, whether as players, coaches, or avid supporters, contributing to the vibrancy and future growth of the sport.

North Shore Sharks High School 

Box Lacrosse — November 1–December 19

Take your game indoors this winter with Box Lacrosse at the Chicago Lax Lab. Box lacrosse is fast-paced and high-repetition, helping players develop stick skills, quick decision-making, toughness, off-ball movement, and finishing in tight spaces.

November 1 – December 19
Practices: Sundays at 6:00 PM at the Chicago Lax Lab
Games: Salt Creek Sports Center in Palatine TBD
Box lacrosse uniform included with registration

A great way to keep playing, compete, and sharpen your skills during the winter season.

Cost $450

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North Shore Sharks 3rd–4th Grade Box Lacrosse

Keep the stick in your hands this winter and experience the fast-paced game of box lacrosse!

Our 3rd–4th Grade Box Lacrosse program is designed for players who want to continue developing their game during the offseason. The smaller playing area and fast pace of box lacrosse create more touches, more reps, and more opportunities to make plays while building stick skills, toughness, decision-making, and overall lacrosse IQ.

Players will work on:

  • Stick skills and ball handling in tight spaces
  • Passing and catching under pressure
  • Shooting and finishing
  • Pick-and-rolls and two-man games
  • Off-ball movement
  • Defensive positioning and communication
  • Transition play and lacrosse IQ

Season: November 1 – December 19
Games: Salt Creek Sports Center in Palatine

Practice Schedule:
Select Team: Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 PM (tryout required)
Development Team: Wednesday, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Equipment: Full lacrosse equipment required, including rib and bicep pads
Uniform: Included with registration

Box lacrosse is a great way for 3rd and 4th graders to keep a stick in their hands, get a ton of reps, and become better all-around lacrosse players in a competitive, high-energy environment.

Cost: $450
If you have last year’s North Shore Sharks uniform and do not need a new one, you will receive an $80 refund.

Space is limited.

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North Shore Sharks 5th and 6th 

5th–6th Grade Box Lacrosse

Keep developing your game this winter with fast-paced, competitive box lacrosse!

Our 5th–6th Grade Box Lacrosse program gives players an opportunity to sharpen their skills in the smaller, faster box environment. With less space and constant action, players are forced to make quicker decisions, protect their stick, move the ball and play with confidence under pressure.

Players will work on:

  • Advanced stick skills in tight spaces
  • Passing and catching under pressure
  • Shooting and finishing
  • Pick-and-roll and two-man games
  • Off-ball movement
  • Defensive positioning and communication
  • Transition play
  • Decision-making and lacrosse IQ

Season: November 1 – December 19
Games: Salt Creek Sports Center in Palatine
Practices: Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Equipment: Full lacrosse equipment required
Uniform: Included with registration

Box lacrosse is one of the best ways for players to develop quicker hands, better decision-making and confidence with the ball. Expect plenty of touches, competitive play and a lot of reps.

Cost: $450
If you have last year’s North Shore Sharks uniform and do not need a new one, you will receive an $80 refund.

Space is limited.

Register

North Shore Sharks 7th and 8th 

Take your game to the next level this winter with fast-paced, competitive box lacrosse!

Our 7th–8th Grade Box Lacrosse program is designed for experienced players looking to sharpen their skills and prepare for the next level. The tight spaces and speed of the box game force players to play faster, make quicker decisions and become more confident with the ball under pressure.

Players will work on:

  • Advanced stick skills in tight spaces
  • Quick ball movement and decision-making
  • Shooting and finishing under pressure
  • Pick-and-roll and two-man games
  • Off-ball movement and spacing
  • Physical and disciplined defensive play
  • Transition offense and defense
  • Overall lacrosse IQ

Season: November 1 – December 19
Games: Salt Creek Sports Center in Palatine
Practices: Tuesday, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Equipment: Full lacrosse equipment required
Uniform: Included with registration

Box lacrosse is an excellent way for 7th and 8th graders to develop quicker hands, play more confidently in traffic and learn to create offense in tight spaces. Expect a competitive, high-rep environment with plenty of touches.

Cost: $450
If you have last year’s North Shore Sharks uniform and do not need a new one, you will receive an $80 refund.

Space is limited.

Register