f you want some lacrosse learning and playing during the summer, here are some professionally run camps we know about right now! All of these camps have been great experiences for our players who have attended in the past. There are many camps out there - these are just the "closer to home" ones we know of right now. (Kansas City has many...you can look those up!)

Coming in June:

Pro Lacrosse Training with the PLL

Clinic Dates - June 23-24
https://pllacademy.leagueapps.com/events/3907595-pll-training---iowa-two-day-event

Friday, June 23rd

10:00-11:30 - 1st - 5th graders ($99)

11:30-1:00 - 9th-12 graders ($99 or $149 for both days)

1:00-2:00 - VIP session for HS only ($99)(small group to work more closely and intensely with the Pro)

Saturday, June 24

10:00-11:30 - 6th-8th graders ($99)

11:30-1:00 - 9th-12 graders ($99 or $149 for both days)

1:00-2:00 - VIP session for HS only ($99) (small group to work more closely and intensely with the Pro)

Location: Ankeny Centennial Turf Field

Registration: https://pllacademy.leagueapps.com/events/3907595-pll-training---iowa-two-day-event

Coming in July:

Northstar Lacrosse Summer Clinic 

Run by Ian Flam Matt Rambo Scott Rogers of the PLL

Clinic Dates: JULY 5th and 6th 2023

Location: Hopkins High School, Minnetonka MN 

Registration: https://www.hopkinslax.org/summer-camps-clinics

XCELERATE NIKE IOWA BOYS LACROSSE DAY CAMP IN DES MOINES

Camp Dates: July 24-27th

Location: Grimes

https://www.ussportscamps.com/lacrosse/xcelerate/xcelerate-nike-iowa-boys-lacrosse-camp-des-moines

Coming in August

Dates: Aug. 7-10

Location: Prairie Ridge Sports Complex

Ankeny Thunder Lacrosse Club partners with Ankeny Parks and Rec and we put on a 4-day lacrosse camp. This camp is run by some of your coaches, alumni, and HS players.  Right now the ages say 9-14, however, we are trying to get that age lowered to age 6 so that our 1st-grade boys can join as well. So if you can't register your player now because of the age restriction, we'll try and get that fixed so please check back soon. 

Registration: https://ankenyiowa.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs?leaguesid=4053

GREAT VIDEOS TO HELP WITH SCOREBOOK DISCUSSION!

Every team needs help at the score table!

 Here are some great videos to get a jumpstart in learning! Being at the table is a great way to get to know the game and the players!

2 Great videos which cover all of the basics:

1). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEe5-hnguno

2). Penalties:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59rQrqdpJ8A

An overall summary of scorekeeping: (A little lengthy)  (13:05)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsjR_aTScMg

A groundball video: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6aqrgZPMSs

An Assist: (16 Seconds)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=796GJMcCtrQ

We are excited to announce the rollout of our Corner Store. Rep our team with a wide variety of apparel, accessories, headwear, and more. Most importantly, 100% of the sales proceeds from this store go directly back to the program! 

For now - the design you will find on items in our store is our club logo. More designs will be added later and we'll let you know when those are ready! Spread the word and order your Ankeny Thunder fan items today!

There is more than just "stuff to wear" in our team store. Your dogs may enjoy a little something too. :) 

Click on the link below and share it with your family and friends:

https://ankenythunder.secondslide.io

If you have questions about any item listed in our store, please contact the store directly.  Thanks!

Just a reminder that starting January 1, 2022 all chest pads have to be NOCSAE certified. 

It is the new rule from USA Lacrosse in order to play and is for better safety of the players.  This means pretty much everyone who has an older chest pad will have to replace theirs.  Plan ahead and be prepared! New lacrosse gear makes great birthday and Christmas gifts!These chest pads will have a little tag on them that has a "heartbeat" on it.  The chest pads ARE THICKER around the chest and heart than old pads. 

Where to find them?

Google "certified lacrosse chest protector" and different sites should pop up. (lacrossemonkey.com, stx.com, lacrosseunlimited.com, lacrossefanatic.com, warrior.com, etc) Unless you're a goalie, don't buy the goalie ones.

Spread the word.Especially to friends who may plan on joining us.  Don't let them buy the wrong gear!

WE LOVE LACROSSE!  See you soon.

Boys 1st-12th grade

Girls 3rd- 12th grade

Come Play with us!

Email us at ankenylaxnews.com for more information!