First day at lacrosse

My 4 year old daughter  "Foogie" started lacrosse for the first time this morning. Kids at the "minityke" level have the opportunity to attend a beginners' clinic to introduce them to the sport and to get an idea of the basic rules of the game. So, today we headed off to the training facility to join the other little people and have some fun. 

Lacrosse gear is a little like hockey gear on the upper body; shoulder pads, elbow pads, helmet... and then there's the kidney pads, slash(arm) guards and gloves. That's where Foogie had her issue today. The arm guards are long and bulky on her little arms, and the gloves meet up with them and overlap slightly. There was pinching. Foogie was not happy. There were tears. After a few minutes of negotiation, she decided to continue without the gloves. All in all it was a successful morning. 

When we got home, we dragged out the arm gear and tried out a few different options. After about half an hour, Foogie decided she could manage with the gloves and arm guards. And, being the princess that she is, she's decided gloves are ok. After all, Cinderella wears them, doesn't she? So, my brilliant daughter has decided she is now "Cinderella Lacrosse Princess." So there.