On Saturday, May 4, Wayland Lacrosse teams will celebrate “W Day” at Wayland High School with youth select team and high school games being played throughout the afternoon and evening in a jamboree-style event. The event is free of charge and open to the public from 2:00-8:30 p.m. The line-up for lacrosse games is as follows:
- 2:30 Wayland U13 Select vs. Hopkinton – turf field
- 4:30 Wayland U15 Select vs. Natick – turf field
- 4:30 Wayland HS JV vs. Weston High School – Bennett field
- 7:00 Wayland HS Varsity vs. Weston High School – turf field (Wayland U9 players will scrimmage at half-time)
In addition to these exciting competitions, vendors will be on hand selling food and beverage throughout the event. The Wayland High School Boosters will sell Wayland apparel and Lacrosse Unlimited, a retailer in Wellesley Center, will have a booth to showcase some of the latest gear and provide custom stick stringing. A dunking booth and bungee run will be available near the concession area for the price of $1.00 per try. Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the day for $5.00 each or 5 for $20. Lucky ticket holders will have a chance to win the following prizes:
- 4 tickets to a Boston Cannons home game @ Gillette Stadium (game of the winner’s choice)
- Federation Lacrosse Camp – week
- Private lesson with Martin Bowes of the Boston Cannons
- Private lesson with Marcus Craigwell of Royal Lacrosse Club
- Custom dyed and strung head in Wayland colors donated by Lacrosse Unlimited
Drawings will take place preceding the varsity game and all proceeds from raffle ticket sales and individual donations will benefit Wayland lacrosse programs.
“W Day” is a new concept for Wayland and a big idea from new Wayland High School Coach, Joel Bates. According to Bates, “Wayland has had an unyielding commitment to youth lacrosse, thanks to the determination of some very dedicated parents who have built the lacrosse program over the last ten years. As a result of a lot of hard work from players and coaches, our select boys’ youth and high school teams have emerged as very strong competitors and the tradition of youth lacrosse is alive and thriving in Wayland. We hope that “W Day” will attract lacrosse players, fans and supporters from all over Wayland and we look forward to the opportunity to showcase our great teams. “W Day” will be a terrific celebration of our athletes and hopefully, an annual family tradition in Wayland,” continues Bates.
“W Day” will be held rain or shine. For more information about “W Day” or to volunteer to help on May 4, contact Maureen Tillett
