In just under a month, the Summer 2021 Triple Arrow Camps schedule will be in full swing after a two-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Although some amended summer camps were able to take place last year, this year’s camps will mark a return to (nearly) normal and, for the first time since 2019, residential spaces are available for our campers!
Our Triple Arrow Camps Head Coach of three years and the newly announced Head Coach of Team Forge at The Fly, Conor Dockery, is excited to welcome the campers back after what has been a really difficult 18 months.
“It will be so great to see the campers again and get back out coaching them; they get to experience lacrosse in a fun, safe environment with coaches who are highly qualified and have been involved with Triple Arrow Camps for several years.”
And it’s these highly experienced, enthusiastic coaches that Conor, who’s a PE teacher at Queen Anne’s School, Caversham, thinks gives Triple Arrow Camps the edge.
“Some of the coaches have even been campers when they were younger and have now transitioned into a coach on camp.
'“They have had first-hand experience of how a camper may be feeling when they have ‘first day nerves’ and are experienced in helping to make campers feel comfortable and confident.
“Coaches also offer advice on stick stringing, strength and conditioning as well as recruitment to play at University.”
A prolific lacrosse player in his own right having played for Brighton University, East Grinstead, and now Cheltenham Lacrosse Club across the field discipline and Dublin Riggers, Emerald Islanders, London Knights, and the Ireland national team in the indoor format of the game, Conor believes Triple Arrow Camps are one of the best ways for young lacrosse players to improve their game and make new friends.
“I think first and foremost, having the social interaction with players they may not have known before is a real benefit; meeting new people and making new friends who have a similar passion for lacrosse.
“Players also get the opportunity to build up their confidence and self esteem by participating in a variety of fun team-building activities.”
Conor, as England Lacrosse, is also acutely aware that the situation regarding COVID-19 won’t have disappeared come the Triple Arrow Camps and he wants to reassure campers and their parents that all the coaches will be doing everything they can to keep everyone as safe as possible.
“Obviously, we must wait to hear what restrictions will still be in place in a month’s time, but from previous camps, player arrival is staggered and temperatures are checked every morning away from the pitches and all equipment is sanitised regularly.
“We emphasise that players shouldn’t pick up cones or balls with their hands and all these procedures help reduce any risk.”
Summer 2021 Triple Arrow Camps will run in different areas around the country from 27 July - 20 August.
Caterham School, Surrey (27 - 30 July)
Oxton Lacrosse Club, Merseyside (27 & 28 July)
Charterhouse School, Godalming (3 - 6 August)
St Swithun’s School, Winchester (9 - 12 August)
Queen Anne’s School, Caversham (17 - 20 August)