This summer, alongside their usual Summer Sessions open trainings, Camden Capybaras Lacrosse Club has started something new – their Summer Scrimmages at their home ground, Hendon RFC.
It’s part of their plan to bed the club in at Hendon, which they began using last season, and to develop it into a proper home for the Caps.
In their club spirit of inclusion, their idea was intentionally simple: the Summer Scrimmages are for everyone. They’re open games for any lacrosse player who fancies a run-around, no matter their club affiliation. You register, turn up and they sort the teams on the day. There’s no need to bring a whole squad – it’s a chance for friends who normally meet as opponents in the league to line up together instead, or for individual players looking for more reps to get them, easily.
Their first scrimmage day kicked off on Saturday 2 August, seeing roughly 50 players take part across men’s and women’s rules games, including some fantastic mixed play. The games were fast and competitive without the pressure of the regular season, and there was a great mix of experience levels – exactly what Camden Capybaras had hoped for.
Off the pitch, the clubhouse at Hendon RFC was buzzing. Between and after games, players tucked into hot dogs (beef, pork and vegan), pints, soft drinks and good conversation, all under the summer sun.
For Camden, it was their club at its best – creating opportunities for everyone to play, making the sport accessible, inclusive, and above all, fun. They love the game, They love their friends, and they love meeting new ones every time they step onto the pitch.
Their next Summer Scrimmage is on Saturday 16 August. Whether you’re looking for extra reps in the off-season, a chance to try a different format, or simply a relaxed afternoon of lacrosse with friends old and new, everyone is very encouraged to join them.
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Camden Capybaras Lacrosse Club Summer Scrimmages
Hendon RFC, Greenlands Ln, London NW4 1RL
Saturday 16 August