Girls Lacrosse Program
Girls Program Overview
Minnetonka Lacrosse is at the forefront of developing the girl’s youth players. We are proud to be part of the fastest-growing youth sport in America and intend to foster a love for the sport of lacrosse through fun drills and competitive play. All skill levels are accepted, beginners are encouraged!
Minnetonka Lacrosse Association is one of the oldest lacrosse programs in the state of Minnesota. We are nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Girls Lacrosse. We meet once a month and you are welcome to come join us or join the board. We are an ALL volunteer program!
2024 Minnetonka Girls Lacrosse Key League Dates:
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8U, 10U, 12U, 14U GIRLS SPRING SEASON DATES
The Spring season runs from early April through early June.
- Saturday, January 20: Dome clinics begin. Details HERE. Free with registration.
- Saturday, March 2: Spring Registration Closes
- Week of March 25th - Teams Rostered and Game Schedule Posted
- April 10: Spring Practices Begin 10/12/14U
- First games - Most teams will play Week 1 - April 13 or 14
- April 15: Spring Practice begins - 8U
- May 18-19 - Wayzata Tournament
- June 1-2: - Spring Tournament - White Bear Lake
- June 3-7: Summer season practices begin
- End of July: Summer Tournament - Location TBD
Seasons:
8U, 10U, 12U, 14U Girls
1. Spring: early April - early June
2. Summer: early June - early August.
US Lacrosse Membership
USA Lacrosse Membership: All participants must have a current US Lacrosse (USL) Youth Membership ($30). To complete registration for this program, you must input your child's USL membership number and membership expiration date. We recommend that you confirm your child's USL membership status prior to beginning the registration process.
2023-2024 AGE GUIDELINES
Effective Sept. 1, 2023 through Aug. 31, 2024
| Age Level | DOB from | DOB to | Typical Grade Level |
| 14U | 6/1/2009 | 8/31/2011 | 7th or 8th |
| 12U | 9/1/2011 | 8/31/2013 | 5th or 6th |
| 10U | 9/1/2013 | 8/31/2015 | 3rd or 4th |
| 8U | 9/1/2015 | 8/31/2017 | 1st or 2nd |
| 6U | 9/1/2017 | 8/31/2019 | Pre-K to K |
*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. Visit Minnetonka High School Girls Lacrosse for information on how to join the high school team.
Required Equipment:
Girls will need a mouthguard, goggles and a girls lacrosse stick. Cleats are not required, but highly recommended. Visit our EQUIPMENT page for recommendations.
**New January 1, 2020** - USLacrosse has announced that all eyewear (goggles) must be SEI certified to the current ASTM standard F3077 in order to be regarded as legal for play. Go to this link to see if your goggles are legal: https://www.uslacrosse.org/safety/equipment/approved-eyewear-list