Girls Lacrosse
GIRLS SUMMER SEASON
The season starts the week of June 8-12 and ends the last week in July.
We will have a combination of practices and games 2 or 3 evenings a week and they will be Monday-Thursday (no weekend games).
Practices will be at Bassett Creek, generally from 6-7 p.m.
Ages 8-14
$300.00 per player.
If there are any questions, please contact us:
Briar (Girls Program Lead)
Email: [email protected]
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Girls Spring Clinics
Free clinics through April and May for girls ages 8-14.
Clinics will be a positive, fun way for new players to learn the game and returning players to knock off the rust and continue to develop their skills.
Open Field and Equipment Swap
Wednesday, April 19th @ Parade Stadium – 6-7pm
Summer team registration will open in early May.
If there are any questions, please contact us:
Briar (Girls Program Lead)
Email: [email protected]
REGISTER NOW >
Girls Clinic Schedule
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 19 | 6-7pm | Parade Stadium |
| Sunday, April 23 | 1130am – 1pm | Benilde St. Margaret’s |
| Wednesday, April 26 | 6-7pm | Parade Stadium |
| Sunday, April 30 | 1130am – 1pm | Benilde St. Margaret’s |
| Wednesday, May 3 | 6-7pm | Parade Stadium |
| Tuesday, May 9 | 6-7pm | Bassett’s Creek Park |
| Thursday, May 18 | 6pm – 700pm | Parade Stadium |
| Sunday, May 21 | 11am – 2pm | Benilde St. Margaret’s |
| Thursday, May 25 | 6-7:30pm | Bassett’s Creek Park |
| Tuesday, May 30 | 6-7:30pm | Bassett’s Creek Park |
Equipment
Families supply their own equipment (for girls – stick, goggles). Mpls Youth Lacrosse has a limited supply of equipment available for families receiving financial assistance and/or trying the sport for the first time. We will be doing an equipment swap at our parent meeting (Date and Time TBD). We recommend players try and buy used equipment (especially sticks and helmets).
2023 SEASON AGE GROUP CHART
WHAT IS Field LACROSSE?
Girls lacrosse is played with 12 players on each team including the goalkeeper. The object of the game is to use a long-handled stick (known as a crosse or lacrosse stick) to catch, cradle, and pass a solid yellow rubber lacrosse ball in an effort to score by throwing the ball into an opponent’s goal./cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/60794897/LXM18_PENN_037_.0.jpg)
Defensive and offensive strategies are similar to basketball while play in the midfield most resembles soccer.
HOW IS GIRLS LACROSSE DIFFERENT THAN BOYS?
The biggest difference between boys and girls lacrosse is that there is minimal contact allowed in the girl’s game. Incidental body-to-body contact is allowed but dangerous contact is penalized (similar to basketball) and there is no legal stick-to-body contact. The only protective equipment required is a mouth guard and face guard/ goggles.
Minneapolis High School Girls Teams
The Minneapolis High School Girls Lacrosse Program is open to all Minneapolis Public School students in grades 8 – 12. The program was established in 2005 and carries on the tradition started by the first Minneapolis Lacrosse Club founded in 1883.
The program traditionally sponsors teams at the Varsity and Junior Varsity levels. Each team competes in the Minnesota State High School League Spring Season which runs from early April to late May with playoffs running in early June.
All levels of skill and experience are welcome and encouraged to play. Previous experience is not required but a positive attitude, desire to work hard and improve and a willingness to support your teammates is!
2023 Season
The 2023 lacrosse season is in full swing. Our first game is Thursday April 13th!
Practices will be at North High School, Parade Stadium or Lincoln Field. Please watch the calendar for updates. Players should be in the GroupMe for updates, ask a captain to add you if needed.
All games will be at North High School.
We will have a parent/player meeting on Tuesday, April 11th at 6:00 in the North High School Auditorium. Please join us to hear from the captains and the coach about our upcoming season.
Please check the calendar for updates as dates are subject to change, see the MSHSL website for the most accurate information.
Go Mpls!!
Volunteer Opportunities
We have several volunteer opportunities this season!
Check back for details!
2023 Girls Lax Booster Fee
Girls Lax Booster Donation for the 2023 season is $250 per player.
This voluntary donation helps support the program by funding coaching staff, team building activities, spring trip, uniform supplements, and equipment not supplied by the school district. Each player will receive a jacket, sweatshirt and shorts this year!
Payment can be made by check to Mpls Girls Lacrosse Boosters. Send checks to 5901 Thomas Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55410.
You can also pay via the Venmo or PayPal inks below. Note your players name on the payment.
Please contact Holly Kroll ([email protected]) if you’d like to discuss alternate payment plans. Looking forward to a great season!
PayPal
2023 Mpls Girls Booster 501c3 Certificate
Helpful Links for Girls Lax!
Notes about equipment:
If you are buying online, buy from official site. You cannot use any part of a boys stick (shaft or head). Only goalies wear padding. Helmets are optional for field players, but are not required. Mouth guards can not be completely clear, there needs to be a color on at least part of the mouth guard.
No jewelry is allowed during game play. Cleats are recommended, turf shoes can be worn when playing on turf fields, but do not work as well on grass. Cleats cannot have metal spikes.
2020 Approved Goggle List:
https://www.uslacrosse.org/safety/equipment/approved-eyewear-list
Equipment Link- US Lacrosse:
https://www.uslacrosse.org/safety/equipment/player-equipment
Info on New Free Movement Rule:
https://www.uslacrosse.org/blog/free-movement-among-rule-changes-for-high-school-girls-in-2020
Here’s Some Lacrosse Basics for those Who Haven’t Played!
Basics of Lacrosse- Maryland Women’s Coach Cathy Reese:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n66eqrmn5Bg
Shooting with Jen Adams by STX:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysYfQPtiXms
Passing Tips:
How to Pick up a Ground Ball:
https://www.youtube.