The 2019 Varsity Lacrosse Team Spring Training Trip March 22nd to March 25th

OVERVIEW:

The Varsity Lacrosse Team Spring Team Training Trip will take place from Friday, March 22nd until Monday, March 25th in WashingtoN DC. The team will travel with approximately 26 Players and 3 Coaches. The trip includes intensive lacrosse practices, pre-season scrimmages, and team building throughout the four days. THIS TRIP IS INVITATION ONLY.

Players must register (Click here to Register). After registering, players must complete payment unless other arrangements have been made (Click here to Complete Payment). The out of pocket cost per player is $500.00 which includes all transportation, hotels, and meals. Please note, players will be missing a full day of school on Monday, March 25th and must fill out the necessary paperwork and contact their teachers to make up any necessary assignments to participate.

All parents and family members wishing to make the trip are welcome and encouraged to do so. You will be able to attend the team workouts, scrimmages, and certain team meals. Family members interested in joining the team will need to book their own transportation and hotel rooms. Several parents are staying at the Courtyard by Marriott Bethesda Chevy Chase, 5520 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD. Parents are not permitted to stay in the same hotel as the players.

As a reminder, we are ALL representing St. Peter's Prep and it is important that we conduct ourselves appropriately. Rules and expectations will be discussed with the players. This is a privilege and should be handled as such.

TRANSPORTATION:

Players and Coaches will depart Prep by chartered bus from the Prep field house at 3pm on Friday, March 22nd. Players are expected to arrive with all gear necessary for the trip. Remember to bring your school id or driver's license. Players will travel on the chartered bus throughout the trip. Players and coaches will return to Prep at approximately 5pm on Monday, March 25th.

TEAM HOTEL:

The Team and Coaching Staff have reservations and are booked at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavillion, 4300 Military Rd NW, Washington, DC. The Prep Athletic Department has advised us that under no circumstances could / should parents or family members stay at the same hotel as the team.

WHAT TO PACK:

All players are limited to ONE BAG. Please make sure you pack an outfit for mass Sunday. In addition, pack everything you need for 3 practices/ scrimmages. There is an indoor pool at the hotel so bring a bathing suit. Finally, we will have a team lunch on Saturday and a team dinner on Sunday night and you need to dress accordingly.

TEAM MEALS:

There will be two team/ family dinners. On Saturday afternoon at approximately 2:30pm, there will be a team/family lunch and March Madness watch party at the CLYDES IN CHEVY CHASE. On Sunday at 6pm, there will be a dinner with Prep Alumni in DC Area hosted by board member and graduate, Vito Germinario. Parents are welcome to attend but will have to pay on their own.

ITINERARY (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

Friday, March 22

2:15pm: Players will meet at the Prep field house with their belongings. There will be water and gatorade on the bus. Please bring a healthy snack for the bus ride if you think you will need one.

3pm: Team Bus Departs for Washington, DC.

8:30pm: Players arrive at Embassy Suites.

8:45 - 9:30pm: Pizza at the hotel.

11pm: Lights Out.

Saturday, March 23

7 - 8am: Breakfast at hotel.

9:15 - 11:15am: Practice at Georgetown Prep.

12 - 2pm: Attend Georgetown University Lacrosse vs. Marquette University.

2 - 3pm: Tour Georgetown University.

3:30 - 5:30pm - Team lunch/ March Madness Watch Party at Clyde's Chevy Chase.

6 - 10pm: Player Interviews and dinner at hotel with TV for March Madness.

10pm: Lights Out.

Sunday, March 24

7 - 8am: Breakfast at hotel.

9 - 10am: Mass at the Basilica at Catholic University

1 - 2:30pm: Game @ Georgetown Prep

2:30 - 3:30pm: Lunch with Georgetown Prep team.

3:30pm: Back to hotel for showers/ change for dinner.

4:30 - 5:30pm: Bus tour of DC on way to dinner (** time permitting).

6 - 8pm: Dinner with Prep Alumni in DC Area hosted by board member and graduate, Vito Germinario.

8 - 10:00pm: Interviews with individual players and coaching staff at the hotel. When players are not meeting with coaches, they should use this time to catch up on school work and pack for the return trip home.

10:30pm: Lights Out.

Monday, March 25

7 - 8am: Breakfast at the hotel.

9:00 - 10:30am: Practice @ Georgetown Prep

10:30 - 11am: Shower at the hotel.

11 - 2pm: Lacrosse Hall of Fame in Baltimore.

2pm - 5:00pm: Depart for Saint Peter’s Prep.

Contacts in DC:

Coach Greg Morrissey

Email: morrissey@spprep.org

Cell (For Emergencies Only): 908.400.1807

Coach Joe Sheridan

Email: 51.buckley.rd@gmail.com