It was a gorgeous November day, and I couldn’t help but think how lucky we were to be having a play day tournament in the afternoon. The Randolph Women’s Lacrosse team had hosted two get together last year that were a huge success; so everyone wanted to keep up that tradition.
Our team met for brunch earlier in the day, and as coach assigned everyone jobs, we all talked and made plans for the next few upcoming hours. I was given the position of being in charge of one of the middle school teams as a coach along with two of my teammates, Nushaa and Melanie. However, some of us were assigned roles as referees, as concession venders, or as workers to help the players sign in. As the younger girls began to arrive, everyone seemed to be anxious to start the day dedicated to the sport we all love.
By 12:30 everything was in full swing. Games were being played and parents were cheering on their children while we made sure everyone was having a good time. There was even a stick-trick competition for the younger girls with prizes for the top three competitors! As the day came to a close, each team choose about three or four girls to play in an All-Start game which was held at the very end of the tournament. Once the horn blew to signify the end of that game, we said our goodbyes to the visiting players; all who promised to attend our next clinic as well.
Me with my AMAZING JAB Middle School Team
All in all, the day took a lot out of us; from running around, coaching, refereeing, and making sure everyone was having a wonderful experience. Yet, although we were physically weary, we were overjoyed that we hosted a tournament that was a huge success. And that was the most important feeling of all. I can’t wait until we host another play day next semester; and I know my teammates feel the same way!
Samantha Fagone '15
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