Ages: Typically 3rd-4th graders. Birthdate requirements are communicated with each registration. ELA adheres to USA 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 6 v 6 with a goalie. At this age level, players typically take turns playing goalie - extra goalie equipment and goalie stick provided by us.
Spring Indoor Box Lacrosse Season February to May:
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 will include 1-2 weekly practices and weekly games on Saturdays or Sundays (will require some travel in the Twin Cities Metro) and weekly practices.
Main Season Outdoor Field Season April to July: The main season is our spring/summer program.
starts in late March/early April and runs through July. Most activities are Monday-Thursday evenings.
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-8 games total are played between June and July on weeknights (Monday-Thursday)
Weekend tournaments are also offered as either part of program or separate registration. Usually, one early season tournament and one end-of-season Jamboree-style tournament.
Registration generally launches in January for the upcoming summer. Fees vary each year.
Fall Outdoor Season September to October:
The fall program can vary. It may be a weekly clinic format, or it may be a fall travel league.
Registration generally launches in mid to late 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
Registration generally launches in early November.
Practice Players - There may be an option for 10U players new to lacrosse, depending upon interest level. Practice Players are part of a travel team, but they only participate in practices. Geared for players who are interested in learning more about lacrosse but not ready for the commitment of a travel team.
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.
Coaches: Parent Coaches, College Lacrosse Players, or Post-College Coaches may be used
Assistants from EHS Boys Lacrosse Team
Requires USA Lacrosse membership current and valid through end of the season
