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8U BOYS PROGRAM

Which Summer 8U Program Is Right for My Player?

8U House is a great fit for:

  • New or developing players

  • Players participating in other summer sports that may overlap with lacrosse season

  • Families looking for a shorter (June to July) and more consistent season with a lighter time commitment- practices and scrimmages are played on the same two days every week. 

  • Players who want to focus on skill development in a fun, low-pressure environment

8U League is a great fit for:

  • Families comfortable with a longer season (April to July)

  • Players interested in a more competitive experience, including games against other local associations (half the games will involve travel to other associations in the metro area)

  • Participation in 2 weekend lacrosse tournaments 

BOYS 8U HOUSE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

ONLY OFFERED IN SUMMER

  • Ages: Typically 1st and 2nd graders.  Birthdate requirements are communicated with each registration.  ELA adheres to US Lacrosse age guidelines.
  • As with all of our programs, our goal is for our players to enjoy lacrosse, while working on team work and lacrosse skills at the same time.  Focus is on basic lacrosse skill development, particularly stick skills and fundamentals of game play.  Games are played 5 v 5 with no goalie.  
  • Summer House Season June and July:  The main season is our summer program.  
    •  An 8 week session starts in early June and runs through end of July; involves 2 evening sessions per week, including practice time and in-house scrimmages between the ELA 8U House teams 
    • Registration generally launches in January for the upcoming summer.  Fees vary each year.
    • Players interested in more games and a longer season may also wish to consider the 8U League Program
  • Uniforms required and purchased separately via a separate link that will be sent to registered players upon close of registration.
  • Full Lacrosse Equipment Required: lacrosse helmets, mouth guards, chest pads with shoulder guards, elbow pads, gloves, cup, cleats, stick, water bottle.
  • Experienced coaches.  Will ask for parent volunteers as assistant coaches and team managers.
  • Requires US Lacrosse membership current and valid through end of the season
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BOYS 8U League PROGRAM OVERVIEW

YEAR ROUND OPTIONS

  • Ages: Typically 1st and 2nd graders.  Birthdate requirements are communicated with each registration.  ELA adheres to US Lacrosse age guidelines.
  • As with all of our programs, our goal is for our players to enjoy lacrosse, while working on team work and lacrosse skills at the same time.  Focus is on basic lacrosse skill development, particularly stick skills and fundamentals of game play.  Games are played 5 v 5 with no goalie.  
  • Spring Indoor Box Lacrosse Season February to April: 
    • Because of the fast pace and high number of passes and plays players are involved in Box Lacrosse, ELA has incorporated Box Lacrosse into its core player development programs. 
    • The season runs from February to end of April and will include weekly games on Saturdays or Sundays (will require some travel in the Twin Cities Metro) and weekly practices. 
    • Registration launches in late November or early December usually.
  • Main Outdoor Field Season April to July:  The main season is our spring/summer program.  
    • Starts in April and runs through July
    •  involves 2 evening practices per week, plus a game with the Twin Cities metro (half are generally home games).  
    • GNLL spring league participation- in May, 2 games on weekends
    • YLM summer league participation-6 games total are played between June and July.  
    • Tournaments are also offered as either part of program or separate registration.
    • Registration generally launches in January for the upcoming summer.  Fees vary each year.
    • Players looking for shorter season with only local scrimmages against other ELA 8U teams should check out our 8U House program
  • Fall Outdoor Season September to October:
    •  Generally, several new players enter the 8U program in the fall since the fall is when the new birth date guidelines go into effect.  The fall program can vary.  It may be a weekly clinic format, or it may be a fall travel league.  
    • Registration generally launches in June/July for the upcoming fall.
  • Winter Indoor Season November to January: 
    • The winter program is a weekly clinic to keep players engaged in lacrosse - generally Sunday afternoons in 
    • Registration generally launches in early November.
  •  Uniforms required and can be ordered via a separate link that will be sent out to all registered players upon close of registration.
  • Full Lacrosse Equipment Required: lacrosse helmets, mouth guards, chest pads with shoulder guards, elbow pads, gloves, cup, cleats, stick, water bottle.
  • Experienced coaches.  Will ask for parent volunteers as assistant coaches and team managers.
  • Requires USA Lacrosse membership current and valid through end of the season

Questions about our 8U Program?

Kevin Dobie

Boys 8U Coordinator

Steen Moeller

VP of Boys Program