We remain committed to encouraging those of age and those coming of age to prepare for the 50+ and 55+ Gray Devils Teams to take the field the first week of August 2024.

5.5 months to go.....plenty of time to get shredded or simply get started.

Turning the corner to the second half of February. There is no time like the present to start if you are coming out of hibernation. Steps 1-3 below have been in place since January:

1. If you have an exercise routine...keep doing what you are doing. Surviving the winter in some locations is the name of the game.
2. If you are starting a routine...baby steps. 3x each week find a way to change your routine to increase your heart rate in a healthy cardio manner. This could be as simple as waking up 30 minutes earlier to get the blood pumping stronger and longer in the course of a 24 hour day. Want more? 30-60 min walk? Use the stairs instead of the elevator? Invest in a standing desk? Take on walking the dogs more frequently? The goal for the the month is simple, if you are starting from scratch.....improve your heart rate and blood pressure. If this means visiting your doctor for a physical, what could be a better investment for you and your family?
3. Write it down! Goals are more likely to be accomplished when you put them in writing and measure progress over time. The simplest thing to write down today will be your name on the roster for the 55+ and/or 50+ team by clicking either link below.

Now adding a fourth a fifth item for your consideration:

4.A secret to aging on the lacrosse field is remaining loose in your hips. 10-15 minutes of hip flexor exercises/stretches and/or yoga positions focusing on your hips are pretty easy to get started. You can literally fall out of your chair right now into a "child's pose" (Youtube it) and begin doing more for playing 4 games in three days than you might ever thought possible.

5.If you have access to a gym at home or in the community, any exercises that increase your range of motion and strength in line with most used muscles in our sport are recommended. For example, bench press for pushing off an offensive player, leg extensions to counter hamstring strains, toe raises to counter achilles strains, and, of course, core exercises because our entire game starts with core strength. Consistency, increasing range of motion, and getting into a routine for stronger and more flexible muscles are key.



The Rosters Are Growing!

55+ Team RSVPs to Date: Nick Patullo, Chris Maxmin, Martin Montorfano, Matt Breuer, Rob Yowell, Scott Johnston, Bob Buell, Stephen Masison, Bill Hyden, Jeff Dorst,Tim McElligat, John Willis, Dan Kaiser, Greg Haas, Mike Fidgeon, Mike O'Callaghan, Erik Burford, Rich Kaiser

50+ Team RSVPs to Date: Rob Mulholland, Nate Sprong, Chad Biski, Sam Cady, Jeff Purner, Joe Kirmser, Dan Clark, Kurt Lofters, Percy Clarke, Mike Clayton, Mark Wike, Erik Burford

Name not on the list? Click below and take the first step in adding a new lease to your life this coming August!