Youth lacrosse players can get a feel for what itB次元官网网址檚 like to wear Shamrock green next week at the first ever Victoria Shamrocks spring break kids camp.

With Shamrocks Rhys Duch, the 2014 Western Lacrosse Association scoring champion, and defence specialist Jon Harnett running the show, the camp offers young players a great opportunity, says club executive director Paul German.

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The camp runs from Monday (March 16) to Thursday. With players in the tyke and novice divisions in one group, and those playing pee wee and bantam in the other; the camp isnB次元官网网址檛 just about working hard and gearing up for the 2015 season, German adds.

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Leading into the camp this Sunday is a free special event that has become a tradition with Shamrock Nation.

The third annual St. PatrickB次元官网网址檚 Day Shootaround gives fans and families a chance to grab a burger and meet their favourite Shamrocks players, as well as opening up the lacrosse box for the kids to throw the ball around with the team.

The Shootaround runs from noon to 4 p.m. beside The Q Centre.

Costs for the camp are $165 for the younger age group and $185 for the older players.

To register or find more details, call 250-478-ROCK (7625) or visit .

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