The Sticks Up! Challenge—which runs from March 15th to April 12th, 2026— is a preseason skill-building and leadership initiative designed to get sticks back in hands across the Marblehead girls youth lacrosse program, 1st grade to 8th. It's a full-program commitment to building skill and habits, reinforcing fundamentals, and setting the tone for our program.

What is Sticks Up?

• An opportunity to take ownership of your game.
• Reinforces daily stick-work habits before official practices begin
• Strengthens fundamentals without adding structured practice time
• Builds pride in the full program, not just one team
• Helps players arrive at the season more confident and prepared

How it Works

• Each player will receive a grid of age-appropriate lacrosse challenges to work on at home... everything from wall ball to partner passing and a few surprises in between. The grids will be linked here for reference when available!
  • Sticks Up! Challenge: Grades 1/2
  • Sticks Up! Challenge: Grades 3/4
  • Sticks Up! Challenge: Grades 5/6
  • Sticks Up! Challenge: Grades 7/8
• Each square is a short, specific skill activity (wall ball, ground balls, passing, shooting, movement)
• Players check off and date the grid squares as they complete activities
• There is a free space on every card: 🎉 Attend Season Kickoff (March 15)
• At the end, parents report their child's progress via a Google form (results will be visible to coaches only)
• Prizes for the number of challenges completed!

NOTE: Reference guides will be linked here when available to help parents and guardians help their players understand what each challenge looks like and how it helps them develop as a lacrosse athlete. 

• Sticks Up! Guide: Grades 1/2
• Sticks Up! Guide: Grades 3/4
• Sticks Up! Guide: Grades 5/6
• Sticks Up! Guide: Grades 7/8