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