Lacrosse is continually evolving in Minnesota and at EAA.  In an effort to keep pace with these changes, EAA is offering four options for the 2008 Lacrosse season.  Teams will be configured by player grade level at time of registration.  The program is offered to both boys and girls. There are currently no all girls’ lacrosse teams offered by EAA.  However, an all girls program is offered through Valley Athletic Association.  Therefore, EAA lacrosse programs use boys' equipment and play under the rules and regulations of boys' lacrosse.   

The following 2008 lacrosse options are available: 

Spring Indoor Lacrosse    3rd - 6th grade   $100
Indoor Spring Lacrosse will be offered in two divisions, 3-4 and 5-6 grade.  This will be a combined South of the River league, known as Dakota Lacrosse, with participants from Eagan, Apple Valley, Rosemount and Burnsville.  To the extent possible, players will be organized by school and geography.  There will be one practice and one game per week.  Practices will begin in mid-March and the season will end in late May.  Practices will be on weeknights and games will be on weekends.  All activities will be at Eagan and Hayes arenas on artificial turf. 

Spring Indoor Lacrosse Schedules
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Spring Field Lacrosse      7th - 8th grade      $95
7^th - 8^th Grade Lacrosse will play in the Minnesota Boys Scholastic Lacrosse Association (MBSLA) Middle School league on approximately 4 weekends from late April through early June.  Travel to all parts of the metro area is likely for games.  Games are held on Saturdays in a round-robin format and the team will typically play two games on each game date.  Practices will be at Rahn Field, practice time and frequency to be determined by coaches and families. 

There may be additional costs for paid coaches, indoor practice time and additional tournaments for this program.  This will be determined by the families once teams are formed.  If you are not currently a member of US Lacrosse, membership would be required at an approximate cost of $25.

Spring Field Lacrosse      9th - 10th grade      $95
9^th -10^th Grade Lacrosse will play in Minnesota Boys Scholastic Lacrosse Association (MBSLA) Frosh league on approximately 4 weekends from late April through early June.  Travel to all parts of the metro area is likely for games.  Games are held on Saturdays in a round-robin format and the team will typically play two games on each game date.  Practices will be daily after school at Rahn Field.  There is no change in this program from past years.  Note:  Although Boys HS Lacrosse has been sanctioned by the Minnesota HS League and District 196 has funded a varsity and JV team at each of the four District High Schools, there is no District support in 2008 for the Frosh program.  To the extent allowed, the Frosh program will be coordinated with the HS varsity and JV programs.  If you are not currently a member of US Lacrosse membership would be required at an additional fee of approximately $35.

There will also be additional costs for paid coaches, indoor practice time and additional tournaments for this program.  This will be coordinated by the High School Lacrosse Boosters.

Summer Field Lacrosse     3rd - 8th grade          $100 
Summer field lacrosse will be offered to 3^rd - 4^th, 5^th - 6^th, and 7^th - 8^th grade divisions.  These teams will participate in the Youth Lacrosse Minnesota summer league.  At the 7^th – 8^th grade level an “A” level team may be formed based on the skill level of the athletes and number of participants.  Practices and games will be held on weekday evenings.  An end of season State Tournament will be held in late July.  Teams may participate in additional tournaments at the discretion of coaches and parents.  Registration fees for the added tournaments would be the responsibility of the participating team.  If your child is not currently a member of US Lacrosse, registration will be required at an additional fee of approximately $25. Practices will start in May and end with the scheduled State Tournament in late July. 

US Lacrosse Membership:  Click here to go to the US Lacrosse website.  Click on the Join Now button in the upper right hand corner to become a member.  Membership is required to participate in the spring and summer lacrosse programs.

Volunteers Needed!
EAA Lacrosse relies exclusively on volunteers to run the program.  There are many opportunities available for the 2008 spring season.  Please consider volunteering to coach or co-coach a team, act as an age group coordinator or finally as a referee coordinator.  If you are interested in volunteering, please indicate your desired position when you register your child. 

Lacrosse Referees Needed!
If you are interested in a lacrosse referee position, please click on the link below for an application form.  All applications must be returned no later than February 26, 2008.  CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION FORM.

Thank you for your interest in Lacrosse.  We are looking forward to a great season!

For more Lacrosse information, check out the following links:

Minnesota Lacrosse Association:  This site has excellent news and information about the "local" lacrosse community, including upcoming camps, clinics, fall and winter leagues.  It also has links to many other lacrosse related sites. 

US Lacrosse Association:  The mission of US Lacrosse is to foster men's and women's lacrosse as an amateur sport.