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Welcome to Edina Lacrosse Association

UPCOMING PROGRAMS IN 2024

Our summer programs are in full swing - ending at the end of July.  Watch for details related to our Fall 2024 Programs - coming soon!


Uniform and Apparel Store Information

Summer 2024 uniform ordering closed.

Unlike previous years, our apparel store will be open all year round! Order some ELA swag to show your support from the sidelines- added bonus is that 10% of non-uniform sales go directly to ELA! 

Order Uniforms and Apparel Here:   Edina Lacrosse Squad Locker Store 


Remaining Dates for the 2024 Seasons

July:

7/14: Girls 8U Play Day, Hosted by MSLAX in Edina

Weekend of 7/20:  Boys 8U Travel/10U League Jamboree

Weekend of 7/26:  Boys 12U/14U State Tournament; Girls 8U-14U State Tournament

Late July:  Check Your Team's Calendar for Last Team Practices/Games/Events

​​​​​​​August:  No Programming

TBD:  Watch for Fall Program Registration!  NOTE - Player Age Levels Change as of 9/1/24 - Your Player May Age-up.

September-December:

9/1:  New Birthdate Guidelines Live for Age Levels - Your Player May Age-up (see below)

TBA:  Watch for Fall & Late Fall Program Information!


USA LACROSSE AGE & ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

2024-2025 AGE GROUPINGS
Effective 9/1/2024 through 8/31/2025

Age Levels change each year as of September 1.

Your player may have aged up to the next age group since their past season. To choose the program age group your player is eligible to participate in, find their birth date in the date ranges below.

K/Pre-K Programs:  Current & Incoming Kindergarteners

 8U Programs:  9/1/2016 - 8/31/2018

10U Programs:  9/1/2014 - 8/31/2016

12U Programs:  9/1/2012 - 8/31/2014

14U Programs:  6/1/2010 - 8/31/2012

NOTE: For 14U Programs, the 6/1 cut-off date is for current 8th graders only. Current 9th graders are not allowed to play on a 14U team per league rules, but some offseason programming may include 9th graders who fall within the age group.

More information about USA Lacrosse Age & Eligibility Guidelines can be found here.


FREE TRY LAX

OUR NEXT FREE TRY LACROSSE EVENT WILL BE IN FALL 2024!  

We will post information once we have a date set.  

Our Try Lax clinics are geared towards first time players and those with limited experience who want to try lacrosse before committing to a full season.

  • Grades K- 8 attendees will be introduced to the fundamentals of throwing, catching, scooping, cradling, and other basic skills.  
  • The goal of the event is for players to learn about lacrosse in a fun, low-pressure environment.
  • Lacrosse sticks will be provided, but you may bring your own

ELA OFFERS YEAR ROUND PROGRAMMING!

February-April: Co-ed Indoor Box Lacrosse league for boys and girls in age levels 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U

April-July: Outdoor Field Lacrosse league for boys and girls in age levels 8U Travel, 10U, 12U, and 14U 

June-July: Outdoor Field lacrosse for Kindergartners and Boys 8UHouse 

September-October: Outdoor Field Clinics and League play* for boys and girls in age levels Kindergarten, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U Registration launches in August 

*fall league play currently only available for boys 8U-14U

November-January: Indoor Winter Clinics for boys and girls in age levels 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U  Registration launches in October


LACROSSE CLUB/TRAVEL TEAMS

If your player is interested in even more lacrosse experience throughout the year, they may be interested in playing  with a club lacrosse team in addition to their Edina Lacrosse Association team. Many clubs have their tryouts starting mid-to-late July and into early August with additional tryout opportunities throughout the year. Visit our Club/Travel Teams page for details and links to clubs in the area.


LACROSSE GEAR

Girls K-14U and Boys 8U-14U require full lacrosse gear.   Click on one of the images to learn more about gear requirements.


USA LACROSSE MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

A current USA Lacrosse Membership is required for all programs. When registering, our system validates USA Lacrosse Memberships. When registering, please ensure your player's name, zip code, and date of birth match the information in your USA Lacrosse Membership or may not be able to complete the registration due to membership validation problems.


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WANT TO BE A LACROSSE OFFICIAL?

Game officials are staffed by UMLOA (Upper Midwest Lacrosse Officials Association).  UMLOA is looking to add officials!    They have a great training program, plus flexible scheduling.

Visit http://www.umloa.org/join for details.