KINDERGARTEN BOYS PROGRAM

Players entering 1st grade have two great options to choose from:

Kindergarten Program (also open to PreK who will be starting Kindergarten in the fall):

Non-contact so players do not need to wear helmets and pads
No separate uniform purchase - players will be given a t-shirt first day of practice
Do not need to purchase a lacrosse stick- participants will be given a beginner "fiddlestick" the first day of practice

6U Program (Only open to players who will be starting 1st grade in the fall- younger players who have already done a non-contact Kindergarten session with ELA may submit a Play Up Request ):

Players will begin learning contact lacrosse so helmet and pads are required that you must purchase separately
Will require purchasing an ELA uniform set (jersey and shorts)
Will require a junior sized lacrosse stick purchased separately.
Cost is higher since it is a longer season and may participate in league games with other associations

2026 Summer PreK/K program

Kindergarten age level includes current 2025-2026 kindergartener sand pre-schoolers who will be entering kindergarten next year.

UNIFORMS:

All Kindergartener players will receive a t-shirt handed out at the first day of practice

REQUIRED GEAR

First practice, the player will be given a beginner lacrosse stick (called a fiddlestick) that they will need to bring to every session. (no helmet or pads required at this level)

SEASON SCHEDULE:

The Kindergarten program will run for 8 weeks, starting the week of June 1, running through July 31.

You will be able to register for the Tuesday or Wednesday session. We hope this option gives our young families more flexibility in the busy summer.

First day of Practice: Tuesday June 2nd or Wednesday June 3rd depending on which session you sign up for

Days of week: Tuesday or Wednesday

Time: 5:30 to 6:30pm

Location: Walnut Ridge Park

Fee: $100 (includes t-shirt and fiddlestick)

FAMILY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Edina Lacrosse Association is a non-profit volunteer run organization. Without family volunteers, we cannot function. If you are interested in helping out with the Kindergarten program, we have the following volunteer opportunity available:

Parent Helpers. If interested, please note on your registration. Training will be provided.

KINDERGARTEN SUMMER LACROSSE SKILLS PROGRAM

We have added a similar fall season!

Ages: Current & Incoming Kindergartners
Where: Lacrosse Field at an Edina Park
When: Typically 1 day 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 $100). 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.

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Questions about our Kindergarten Program?

Marcie Decker

Steen Moeller

VP of Boys Program

Phone: 612.804.7646