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Welcome to Edina Lacrosse Association

FREE TRY LAX

Our next FREE Try Lax will be Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 4:45-5:45 pm at Braemar Dome, 7509 Ikola Way, Edina

To register for the January 27th Try Lax,  please visit this link: January 27th Try Lax Registration

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

ELA OFFERS YEAR ROUND PROGRAMMING!

February-April: Co-ed Indoor Box Lacrosse league for boys and girls in age levels 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U Registration launches in December

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

June-July: Outdoor Field lacrosse for Kindergartners and Boys 8UHouse Registration launches in January

September-October: Outdoor Field Clinics and League play* for boys and girls in age levels Kindergarten, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U Registration launches in August 

*fall league play currently only available for boys 8U-14U

November-January: Indoor Winter Clinics for boys and girls in age levels 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U


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 AGE & ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

2023-2024 AGE GROUPINGS
Effective 9/1/2023 through 8/31/2024

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:  9/1/2015 - 8/31/2017
10U Programs:  9/1/2013 - 8/31/2015
12U Programs:  9/1/2011 - 8/31/2013
14U Programs:  6/1/2009 - 8/31/2011
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 Guidlines can be found here.

USA LACROSSE MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

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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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS


WANT TO BECOME A SPONSOR?

Edina Lacrosse Association (ELA) has some great opportunities!  Please direct any inquiries to our Sponsorship Coordinator.


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.