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KINDERGARTEN BOYS PROGRAM

KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM ACTIVE REGISTRATIONS


2024 KINDERGARTEN/PRE-K FALL PROGRAM

 

Program Description:

This will be a fun weekly program, focused on fun activities around basic lacrosse skills. Every player will get a small lacrosse stick (often called a fiddle stick).  Soft lacrosse balls will be used, so no extra lacrosse gear is needed.  Super easy and fun!

Who can Register? Any Current Kindergartner or a Pre-K who will be in kindergarten next year (25-26 school year)

Location: Wooddale Park 

Dates and Times:

Every Monday, September 9 - October 14 from 5:30 - 6:30pm
 

GEAR: No gear required!  
Players will be given a small lacrosse sti

2024 BOYS K LACROSSE- Season Closed!

 


Kindergarten age level includes current 2023-24 kindergarteners and incoming 24-25 kindergarteners.  


UNIFORMS:


All Kindergartener players will receive t-shirts and small/practice lacrosse sticks as part of their registration fees.  These will be handed out either prior to or at the first session.

REQUIRED GEAR

  • Our beginners Kindergarten program does not require usual lacrosse gear. 
  • Softer balls will be used. 
  • Players will be given beginner sticks to use. 
  • Ensure your player arrives with their stick at each session.

 

GENERAL SEASON SCHEDULE:

The Kindergarten program will run for 8 weeks, starting the week of June 3  running through August 1. Teams will play 2 weeknights per week Monday-Thursday.  Sessions are 1 hour long. 

REGISTRATION FEES:

Kindergarten:  $175

Registration fee includes: 

  • 8-week program, starting June 3  and running through July

  • 2 1-hour weeknight practices per week (weather permitting)

  • Certified and experienced coaching staff

  • Edina Park & Rec per-player fees and field costs

  • Edina Lacrosse T-shirt

  • Beginners/small lacrosse stick

  • Lots of fun!


FAMILY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Edina Lacrosse Association is a non-profit volunteer run organization. Without family volunteers, we cannot function.  We will reach out related to specific needs. However, for now, we’d love parents to help in 2 roles:

  • Parent volunteer assistant coaches.  If interested, please note on your registration. Training will be provided.

  • Program team manager.  Will send out weekly reminder communications, any weather-related communications, and will plan end of season fun.

 


KINDERGARTEN SUMMER LACROSSE SKILLS PROGRAM

(NOTE:  We have added a fall program that is similar to this as well - meets weekly instead of twice weekly)

  • Ages: Current & Incoming Kindergartners
  • Where: Lacrosse Field at an Edina Park (Normandale Park)
  • When: Typically 2 days per week between Monday - Thursday
  • Early June through end of July/early August.  Nothing scheduled the week of July 4.   Registration usually available in January for the following summer.
  • Time: Generally early evenings
  • Cost: Varies each year (typically around $175).  USA Lacrosse Membership is required, but there is a reduced fee for Kindergarten-aged and younger players.
  • What:  A program to provide players an opportunity to learn about lacrosse and begin working on basic skills, like stick skills. Players will work on developing and improving basic lacrosse skills including: catching, passing, throwing, cradling, shooting. A great opportunity for young players who want to start learning the game.   It will be a combination of small group skill-based clinics with some scrimmage opportunities built in.
  • Small lacrosse sticks and soft balls provided to each player.  Edina Lacrosse t-shirt also included.  No other equipment is required.
  • Coordinator/Coach: Experienced Head Coach for the Program, plus several experienced Assistant Coaches are used - we try to do 1 coach for every 5 players.  
  • A Parent Communications Coordinator/Coaching Liaison is needed!  Also, Parent Assistant Coach volunteers are welcome.
  • If your kindergartner already has some lacrosse experience, and he is looking for more lacrosse time, please contact us to talk about his readiness for our 8U House or Travel programs.
  • Requires US Lacrosse membership current and valid through end of the season.
  • Questions?  Please contact vpboys@edinalacrosse.com.

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Questions about our Kindergarten Program?

Tim Blazek

Kindergarten Boys Program Coordinator

Phone: 612.325.6486

Kristopher Wilson

VP of Boys Program

Phone: 612.804.7646