Lacrosse Leagues & Clinics

Boy's League

The Cottage Grove Recreation Dept. will be offering a Boy's Lacrosse League in 2008.  Our teams will be competing against local teams in the East District Lacrosse Minnesota League.  On average teams will practice 1-2 times per week and have 1 game per week for 10 weeks.  The league will tentatively run May-July.  Practice and game schedule information will be available mid May.  Register for the grade the participant is currently in.  The fee is $130 per player.

Some travel is required for these leagues and transportation is the parent's responsibility.  Proper protective equipment is required (helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, and mouth guard).  Football or soccer cleats are recommend but not required.  Jerseys are included in the registration fee.  Participants must also provide their own attack stick.  Goalie equipment and balls for each team is provided.  All participants need a current US Lacrosse member ID at time of registration ($20/year) - www.uslacrosse.org. 

6th grade players may register at the 7th and 8th grade level if they have Lacrosse experience.

Grades - 5 & 6, and 7 & 8

Dates - May - July, 2008

Times - Evenings

Cost - $130

Clinics

Lacrosse programs are designed for boys and girls of all ages regardless of skill or ability. The coaches will teach the fundamental skills of lacrosse using small group activities, scrimmages, and fun games.  Individual skills taught: catching, throwing, scooping, and cradling.  All equipment will be provided.

They will also focus on helping the kids learn the rules of lacrosse while working on team play and sportsmanship. Wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle. All coaches are college or high school lacrosse players.  All participants should bring sunscreen, water bottle, and a small snack.

Ages - 6-9 years old

Time - 9:00-Noon

Ages - 10-14 Years Old

Time - 1:00-4:00p.m.

Dates - July 21-24, 2008

Place - Highlands Park

Cost - $67