Free Play: Just for the Fun of It (May/June)

The tag line says it all: “Just for the fun of it.”

The heart and soul of our sport are the kids who play it for that purest purpose. We’ve revamped the back of USA Lacrosse Magazine to provide contents and activities tailored to youth, middle and high school players — with everything from rookie reporters to comic book heroes.

Here’s what you’ll find in this section.

Take Me Back

In each edition, we’ll pair up a USA Lacrosse youth, middle or high school player to interview a professional or U.S. national team player who got his or her start in the same community.

Want a byline in our magazine? We’re accepting rookie reporter nominations at freeplay@usalacrosse.com. The ideal candidate is self-confident and outgoing, will prepare and ask thought-provoking questions and has an interest in sports media or journalism.

May/June 2021 edition: Jamie MacDonald of Davis, Calif., interviews PLL pro Mikie Schlosser.

Puzzles and Games

May/June 2021 edition: See answers below.

Hero Ball

Illustrator Alyssa March and writer Matt Hamilton reimagine your favorite lacrosse stars as superheroes (and maybe a few villains).

May/June 2021 edition: Trevor Baptiste as “Speed Boi.”

Lax Works

Share your lacrosse art

Calling all aspiring artists and writers.

We are now accepting submissions of lacrosse-themed art from youth, middle and high school players — a great opportunity to express your passion for the sport!

Drawing and illustration

Painting

Comic art

Editorial cartoon

Sculpture

Digital art

Photography

Email high-resolution (300 DPI) image files (JPG or PNG preferred) to freeplay@usalacrosse.com or tag us on social media (@USALacrosseMag).

Lax Works

Write about lacrosse

Kids can also submit lacrosse-themed writing, including but not limited to:

Flash fiction

Personal essay

Dramatic script

Humor

Poetry

Short story

Journalism

Email submissions (no more than 500 words) to freeplay@usalacrosse.com or tag us on social media (@USALacrosseMag).

Submitting these contents constitutes permission for USA Lacrosse to edit (for space, spelling, grammar and style) and publish them in USA Lacrosse-owned media properties. A minor must have his/her parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to enter.