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Welcome to Edina Lacrosse Association

Indoor Winter Clinic Series - Registration Closing Soon!

ELA’s winter clinic series provides fundamental skills development indoors at the Braemar Field Dome.  Coaches will be leading the clinic series with a focus on stick skills, movement drills, and small-sided play. Come join in the off-season fun and get those skills sharp!

Open to boys and girls in grades 1-8 (we will resume PreK/K sessions this summer). 

Location: Braemar Dome Location:  Braemar Turf Field - Dome, 7509 Ikola Way, Edina

Boys Clinic Dates: November 3rd to December 8th

Girls Clinic Dates: November 3rd to January 29th

Boys Fee: $80 per player

Girls Fee: $110 per player

See Registration Links for more details and to register

Registration closes November 3rd! 

 


FREE TRY LAX on November 2nd - Spread the Word and Register below!

OUR NEXT FREE TRY LACROSSE EVENT WILL BE On November 2nd! Details in registration link below 

Our Try Lax clinics are geared towards first time players and those with limited experience who want to try lacrosse before committing to a full season.

  • Grades K- 8 attendees will be introduced to the fundamentals of throwing, catching, scooping, cradling, and other basic skills.  
  • The goal of the event is for players to learn about lacrosse in a fun, low-pressure environment.
  • Lacrosse sticks will be provided, but you may bring your own

Uniform and Apparel Store Store open all year round!

Unlike previous years, our uniform and apparel store will be open all year round! Order some ELA swag to show your support from the sidelines- added bonus is that 10% of non-uniform sales go directly to ELA! 

Order Uniforms and Apparel Here:   Edina Lacrosse Squad Locker Store 


UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 2024-2025

 

November 2nd 2024- Free Try Lax! Register here:  Try Lax Registration

November-December 2024
Indoor Winter Clinics for boys and girls in age levels 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U  Registration now live! See links above.

February-April 2025 Co-Ed Indoor Box Lacrosse league for boys and girls in age levels 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U- Registration launches in December or early January

April-July 2025
Outdoor Field Lacrosse league for boys and girls in age levels 8U Travel, 10U, 12U, and 14U Registration launches in February 2025

June-July2025
Outdoor Field lacrosse for Kindergartners and Boys 8UHouse Registration launches in February 2025

September-October 2025
Outdoor Field Clinics and Fall League play* for boys and girls in age levels Kindergarten, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U Registration launches August 2025
*fall league play currently only available for boys 8U-14U


USA LACROSSE AGE & ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

2024-2025 AGE GROUPINGS
Effective 9/1/2024 through 8/31/2025

Age Levels change each year as of September 1.

Your player may have aged up to the next age group since their past season. To choose the program age group your player is eligible to participate in, find their birth date in the date ranges below.

K/Pre-K Programs:  Current & Incoming Kindergarteners

 8U Programs:  9/1/2016 - 8/31/2018

10U Programs:  9/1/2014 - 8/31/2016

12U Programs:  9/1/2012 - 8/31/2014

14U Programs:  6/1/2010 - 8/31/2012

NOTE: For 14U Programs, the 6/1 cut-off date is for current 8th graders only. Current 9th graders are not allowed to play on a 14U team per league rules, but some offseason programming may include 9th graders who fall within the age group.

More information about USA Lacrosse Age & Eligibility Guidelines can be found here.


LACROSSE CLUB/TRAVEL TEAMS

If your player is interested in even more lacrosse experience throughout the year, they may be interested in playing  with a club lacrosse team in addition to their Edina Lacrosse Association team. Many clubs have their tryouts starting mid-to-late July and into early August with additional tryout opportunities throughout the year. Visit our Club/Travel Teams page for details and links to clubs in the area.


LACROSSE GEAR

Girls K-14U and Boys 8U-14U require full lacrosse gear.   Click on one of the images to learn more about gear requirements.


USA LACROSSE MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

A current USA Lacrosse Membership is required for all programs. When registering, our system validates USA Lacrosse Memberships. When registering, please ensure your player's name, zip code, and date of birth match the information in your USA Lacrosse Membership or may not be able to complete the registration due to membership validation problems.


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WANT TO BE A LACROSSE OFFICIAL?

Game officials are staffed by UMLOA (Upper Midwest Lacrosse Officials Association).  UMLOA is looking to add officials!    They have a great training program, plus flexible scheduling.

Visit http://www.umloa.org/join for details.