Dear Harding Township Recreation Association (HTRA) Families,

We are excited to share some important news about the future of the HTRA Girl’s Lacrosse program. Beginning this year (spring 2026), HTRA lacrosse will be merging with the Madison program to form a joint effort that we believe will benefit all of our players and families.

First, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Connie Kapp for the program she has built here in Harding over the past 15 years. Connie’s dedication, leadership, and love for the game have given our girls a strong foundation to grow as athletes, teammates, and young women. We are grateful for her involvement in the Harding community and plan to carry her positive impact to this new chapter.

[Please note: For Harding Township School families (not HTRA), Connie will continue to coach the middle-school team (6-8) in the spring season.]

The HTRA partnership with Madison brings many strengths and opportunities:

• Early collaboration and friendships: Our Harding girls will now play alongside Madison girls from a young age (starting with mini-laxers), building lasting bonds and stronger teams for the future.
• Shared field locations: We will rotate practice and game sites for the younger age groups to include Harding, keeping the convenience of local play for our families.
• Greater participation and energy: With more players on the field, the girls will enjoy a higher level of competition, teamwork, and—most importantly—fun.
• A strong and sustainable program: By joining forces, we ensure that our players benefit from additional resources, a deeper coaching pool, and a thriving program for years to come.

We understand that change can feel bittersweet, but we truly believe this is a step that strengthens not just our teams, but our community.

We are excited to begin this new journey with you and look forward to seeing our girls thrive.

With appreciation,

HTRA and Madison Girls Lacrosse Board

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