2018 BOYS PROGRAM OVERVIEW
We are finalizing details for our spring and summer programs.
This is our current plan:
Boys Box Lacrosse
**New & Improved**
10U/12U/14U – Friday Practices/Weekend games
Registration is closed
-March 2 Practice starts
-March 3-4 Games begin
-Season runs until Mid April
*More details on the Boys Box page under the Programs-Youth Teams tab
Summer Field Lacrosse
10U/12U/14U
Early February Registration opens
Mid March Registration closes
Mid April Pre-tryout clinics for 12U/14U
Late April – Early May Tryouts 12U/14U
Early May Summer Field lacrosse season practices begin
Early June League games begin
Mid June - One weekend tournament
July 21-22 10U End of Season Jamboree
July 23-29 State Playoffs and State tournament 12U/14U
8U Summer Lacrosse In-House Program
Season: Early May through end of June.
Practice: Wednesday evenings from 6-7 at Manor Park. There will be possible scrimmages with other associations and we are actively looking for an end of season jamboree. Play with the Skippers during half time at one high-school varsity game in May.
Equipment: Full gear is required for 8U; this includes helmet, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, mouth guard, protective cup and lacrosse stick. Starter sets are available online or at local stores which include stick, shoulder pads, arm pads and gloves for approximately $100. Rental lacrosse sticks are available if needed. Gear from others sports is acceptable for this age, i.e. hockey helmet, gloves and shoulder pads. Practice jersey will be provided.
2017-2018 AGE GUIDELINES
Effective 9/1/17 through 8/31/18
To choose the program your player is eligible to play, find their birth date in the date ranges below. Note: Your player may have aged up to a new age level as of 9/1.
8U In-House : 9/1/2009 - 8/31/2011
10U Program: 9/1/2007 - 8/31/2009
12U Program: 9/1/2005 - 8/31/2007
14U Program: 6/1/2003 - 8/31/2005
*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.
Congratulations to the 2017 YLM 12U-A DII State Champs!
2018 Girls Program Overview
We are finalizing details for our spring and summer programs.
This is our current plan:
Spring Lacrosse
Registration opens mid-January
March - Tryouts
Season runs from March to early June
Summer Lacrosse
Early February Registration opens
Season runs from June - first week in August
Parent Meeting
Monday February 26th, 6:30-8:00
MHS Forum Room
Come to the Parent Meeting to get information about new developments to the girls program. The new High School Girls Coach Paige Gardiner will also be there to say hello and talk briefly about the upcoming season. There may even be a mystery guest?
Girls Youth Day
Saturday April 14th
MHS Turf Field 11:00am - 3:00pm
Come to the stadium before the Girls Varsity game for fun and food. Girls will take on Prior Lake.
2017-2018 AGE GUIDELINES
Effective 9/1/17 through 8/31/18
To choose the program your player is eligible to play, find their birth date in the date ranges below. Note: Your player may have aged up to a new age level as of 9/1.
8U In-House: 9/1/2009 - 8/31/2011
10U Program: 9/1/2007 - 8/31/2009
12U Program: 9/1/2005 - 8/31/2007
14U Program: 6/1/2003 - 8/31/2005
*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.
Volunteer Opportunity
Do your kids love Minnetonka Lacrosse apparel?
We need help updating uniforms and choosing Minnetonka Lacrosse logo-ed apparel.
We are seeking a volunteer as an Apparel Coordinator.
-Work with local companies to provide MLA logoed apparel.
-Choose products, assist with creative designs with local companies.
-Help distribute uniforms
Please contact Tiffany Hurt, tiffany.hurt@hotmail.com, if interested.
Minnetonka Youth Lacrosse
Minnetonka Youth Lacrosse Dome Clinic 2018
