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posted 02/25/2010 Here are a couple of the summer Elite team tryout dates and how to register for them.
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MN Elite for U15, U16, U17 Boys and U17 Girls:
Date and Time:
Sat, 06/12/2010 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
Tryouts for the 2010 Summer Season will be held at The Blake School. Please make sure that you check back to the site weekly for any updates to loaction or times. Things happen and change so please be aware.
To register for tryouts please go to http://www.northstarlacrosse.com and click camps. The fee for the tryout is $20.00.
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MN Yeti for U15, U16 & U17 Boys Tryout fee is $20.
U15 tryouts:
March 28th, Sunday, noon-2PM, Plymouth Dome, Plymouth, MN
April 11th, Sunday, 4-6PM, Hillcrest Middle Schools Field, Bloomington, MN
April 18th, Sunday, TBA
Register at www.yetilacrosse.com
U16 tryouts:
June 6th, Sunday, 11AM-1PM, Hillcrest Middle School Fields, Bloomington
(All Players except those on 4 teams still competing for HS Title)
June 12th, Saturday, 3-5PM, Hillcrest Middle School Fields, Bloomington
Register at www.yetilacrosse.com
U17 tryouts:
June 6th, Sunday, 1:15-3:15 PM, Hillcrest Middle School Fields, Bloomington
(All Players except those on 4 teams still competing for HS Title)
June 13th, Sunday, Noon-2PM, Hillcrest Middle School Fields, Bloomington
Register at www.yetilacrosse.com
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I am pleased to share that the Minnesota Chapter of US Lacrosse has announced it will be participating in the U-13 National Youth Festival Tournament in Warren Ohio in June 2010. As the head coach for TEAM MINNESOTA U-13, I wanted to broadcast this information to the contacts around our lacrosse chapter community so that you could help spread the word about the opportunity. I have included FAQ’s to help you spread the word on behalf of our Chapter. Thanks for your attention. If you have a specific question, please e-mail me at the address below.
Rob Graff
What is this event? Each year, US Lacrosse supports a U-13 and U-15 Youth Festival for their Chapters around the US. Each Chapter is invited to send one boy’s team and one girl’s team per age level.
When will it take place? The 2010 event will take place on Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 13, 2010. We would require travel to Warren on Thursday June 10, 2010
Where will it take place? This year’s event for the U-13 Festival will take place In Warren Ohio.
How will the team get out there? At a parent meeting of the selected player's parents we will decide on either personal travel (i.e. each player's family on own to arrive by specific time) or team travel (likely a coach bus, unless unique airfare opportunity arises). We will stay at same hotel, and that hotel cost will be built into team cost.
Who can try-out? Any boy who meets the US Lacrosse age definition, and who is a current USLacrosse member may try out. If I've read the instructions correctly, players may not be 13 years of age on or before December 31, 2009 to be eligible.
Does it matter what grade I am in? Not really, as long as you meet the age requirement. Most of the players will be in either 6th or 7th grade based on their birthdates.
Can I play more than one year in this event? No, US Lacrosse states that a player may only participate once in the U-13 Festival. If you are in 5th grade and make the team, you will not be able to tryout again next year.
How much will it cost? A great question. I will have that information detailed at the tryout. It is my goal to keep it under $500.00. It will be several hundred dollars per player which will include 3 nights of hotel (presuming 1 parent/player per room), team pinney/shorts/shooting shirt, team supplies (balls) and practice time. Note that this sum does not include the cost of travel. Our Chapter - the MLA - has provided a significant contribution to offset the registration fee for the team. NOTE - There will not be a tryout fee for any player who may want to tryout for the team. IF THE TEAM DECIDES TO DO ANOTHER TOURNAMENT, WE WOULD ADD TO THE FEE.
How will the players be selected? Two tryouts will be held in Bloomington at the Hillcrest School Field. Detailed directions will be provided in response to player registration. Weather permitting, the tryouts will be on March 28 and April 3, 2010. There will be a waiver to sign at tryout, so please arrive early. The March 28, 2010 will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The second will be held on April 3rd from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Players are encouraged to attend both tryouts to properly evaluate all the players. Any player who is interested in participating in the Youth Festival will be required to attend tryouts. All players trying out should wear their a reversible pinny, preferably one with white and a color. A staff of experienced evaluators from selected associations will evaluate the players. Players will be evaluated upon attitude, position specific skills, athletic ability and lacrosse IQ. The team will be made up of approximately 20-22 players (roughly - 2 goalies 2 LSM's 4 Close DMen 1FOGO 8 Middies 4 Attack - this adds up to 21, and coaches reserve right to add one more at any position to a total of 22 or only select 20). Do you need an invitation to tryout? No. This team will consist of athletes from within the Minnesota Lacrosse Chapter borders who are also registered with a YLM Association for the 2010 summer season. BUT YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE TRYOUT BY MARCH 14th, 2010. And, again, there is no fee for tryouts.
How do I register for the Tryouts?
BY MARCH 14th, 2010 email the following information to
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PLEASE PUT "TEAM MINNESOTA REGISTRATION" in the SUBJECT LINEPLAYER NAME:BIRTHDATE (note if you make the team, you'll be required to produce a Birth Certificate for your son at the first practice)
POSITIONASSOCIATIONUS LACROSSE MEMBERSHIP #
PARENT CONTACT NAME:
PARENT CONTACT E-MAIL:
PARENT CONTACT PHONE #:
Who are the coaches?
Rob Graff - Head Coach. University of Minnesota - Duluth Men's lacrosse head coach for the past 17 years. Played NCAA D1 lacrosse at Harvard, and coached 2 years at NCAA D1 Drexel University. Coached youth lacrosse for the past 4 years with Bloomington, winning 2 state championships at the 5th/6th level.
Brian Hochman - Assistant Coach. UMD Graduate, USA West team member, All UMLL lacrosse player.
Max Mittelstaedt - Assistant Coach UMD Graduate, St. Thomas University Lacrosse Assistant Coach, All UMLL lacrosse player
Additional guest coaches will bring their specialized knowledge (face-off/goalie etc) to certain practices.
When will the team practice? With the traditional spring season occurring for all the players, all priorities will be given to the players and their spring Association teams. The PRELIMINARY practice schedule includes practices on April 18/25 May 2/9/16/23 & June 6. In early June/late May, a couple practices MAY take place during the weekdays leading up to the tournament. IF the team chooses to do one other tournament, an additional practice schedule will be circulated. It is our hope that by scheduling practices on Sunday afternoons, that most conflicts will be avoided.
Where will practices be held? Practices will be held at Hillcrest School lacrosse fields in Bloomington
Why would I want to play on this team? The players on this team will be representing the Minnesota Chapter of US Lacrosse. The spirit of the event is to play competitive lacrosse against boys from all around the United States and to “Honor the Game” As a result, game scores are not kept in any of the games (may be 4-5 games total for the weekend). Our practices will be fast-paced and geared toward developing lacrosse IQ, and speeding up players' existing skills. They will have the opportunity to learn from other great players in the state, and build friendships with these players.
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posted 01/31/2010
2010 Lacrosse Officials Training Course Information
All officials must be at least high school sophomores:
Registration for 2010 boys lacrosse officials training classes is now online at:
https://www.youthleaguesusa.com/orbit/lacrosse/000216/Welcome.html
You can register online and then follow the directions for mailing in a check to cover course fees. For complete information about our training classes, including the schedule and a complete guide to which class to register for and what is included with each class, see:
http://www.mnlacrosse.com/page/show/65605-training
Answers to frequently asked questions are posted at:
http://www.mnlacrosse.com/page/show/79414-new-officials
Please note that course fees have increased, but only to allow us to provide you with full uniform and equipment and to provide dome space and instructors for on-field training (which is now required for all Level 1 trainees and optional for other trainees). no exceptions
Level 1 Training Required for all new officials (must be at least a high school sophomore). Graduates can officiate 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 games. Registration fee $130 (includes uniform and equipment).
Level 2 Training Level 1 completion required. Intended for adults and high school seniors. Graduates can officiate high school freshman, JV and varsity games. Registration fee $95.
Combined Level 1 and 2 Training Reduces cost for those who want to complete Level 1 and 2 in the same year. Registration fee $195 (includes uniform and equipment).
Level 1 Recert For high school juniors who completed Level 1 in the previous year. Registration fee $45.
Level 2 Recert For officials who previously completed Level 2 training and were unable to attend other UMLOA adult winter training sessions. Registration is $45.
Level 1 Training is for all new officials (high school players and adults) and is required for all which pay $33 per game (MBSLA) or $30 per game (YLM). For higher-level games, Level 2 training is required. The $130 registration fee includes:
• Nine hours of in-class Level 1 training
• Two hours of on-field training (mostly in domed facilities)
• US Lacrosse Level 1 and 2 Training Manual
• 2010 NFHS boys lacrosse rule book
• Uniform and equipment starter package, shipped directly to your home (short-sleeve striped shirt, adjustable hat, officials socks, Fox 40 finger-grip whistle, plastic scorecard, bullet pencil, two penalty flags)
• White shorts
• Coaches’ certification cards
• Two MDOC official patches and one US flag patch (upon course completion)
• Access to other optional officials training courses through the UMLOA levels of play. Completing Level 1 alone allows you to officiate 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 games,
Level 2 Training
The $95 registration fee includes:
• Six hours of in-class Level 2 training
• US Lacrosse Level 1 and 2 Training Manual
• 2010 NFHS boys lacrosse rule book
• Zebrawear lacrosse officials timer
• Certification cards
• Two MDOC official patches and one US flag patch (upon course completion) is intended for adults and high school seniors. Level 1 must be completed Level 2 is required for officiating freshman games
Combined Level 1 and 2 Training
($195) includes all of the above. Repeated items (e.g., training manual, rule book) are issued only once.
Level 1 Recert
Level 1 training as sophomores (returning seniors should take Level 2) and includes:
• Six hours of in-class training
• Certification cards
Level 2 Recert
winter adult officials training while away at college and includes:
• Six hours of in-class training
• Certification cards
2010 UMLOA New and Youth Officials Training schedule
Level 1
(Must attend all three sessions, plus an on-field session)
Kaplan Test Center
2610 University Ave West, St. Paul
Wednesdays (2/17, 2/24, 3/3)—6:30-9:30
Mahtomedi HS
Tuesdays (2/23, 3/2, 3/9)—6:30-9:30
Benilde HS
Thursdays (2/25, 3/4, 3/11)—6:30-9:30
Kaplan Test Center
2610 University Ave West, St. Paul
Friday (3/26)—6:30-9:30
Saturday (3/27)—9:00-noon, 1:00-4:00
Kaplan Test Center
2610 University Ave West, St. Paul
Friday (5/21)—6:30-9:30
Saturday (5/22)— 9:00-noon, 1:00-4:00
On-field training
(Required for Level 1; optional for other courses)
Augsburg Dome
2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis 55454
Saturday (3/20)—6:15-8:15
Plymouth Dome
14800 34th Ave. N. Plymouth, 55447
Saturday (3/27)—Noon-2:00
Shattuck Dome
1000 Shumway Ave., Faribault 55021
Saturday (4/3)—Noon-3:00
Eden Prairie Dome
17185 Valley View Rd., 55346
Wednesday (4/7)—7:00-9:00
Roseville outdoor turf field
1240 W. County Road B2, 55113

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posted 12/11/2009
The Minnesota Swarm season is starting to ramp up! The Swarm is partnering with lacrosse associations throughout Minnesota to give them the opportunity to have Swarm players come out for local clinics. If you are planning on going to a game, please purchase your tickets through the Swarm link on our website. Each ticket purchased through this link brings us closer to having a Swarm clinic.
If you have season tickets, please let the Swarm know that you're affiliated with our association. Your tickets can also count towards our goal!
There's a new Section 88 package - Zack Greer, the most prolific scorer in NCAA lacrosse history has signed with the Swarm, fresh out of Duke University. He's wearing #88. If you purchase a Section 88 package, you will receive: 2 season tickets, 2 autographed photos, 2 "Section 88" t-shirts, and 2 invitations to a private "Section 88" meet and greet with Zach.
To see the Swarm schedule and for more information, go to www.mnswarm.com. You won't want to miss American Indian Heritage Night with a half time Traditional game played by the Oneida and Menominee tribes or Dog Night at the Hive where, yes, you can bring your dog!
See you at The Hive!

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posted 09/30/2009 Here is the important dates for YLM 2010 Boys Summer league.
Season - June 14 - July 22
Playoffs for 5/6 and 7/8 - July 26 - 29
State Tournament for 5/6 and 7/8 - July 31 - Aug 1 (for 5/6 & 7/8 boys only)
3/4 does not have a state tournament but may play in a 3/4 west district tourney at EP.
C3 will also have Summer Girls teams 3/4, 5/6 & 7/8 grade teams the dates will be around the same time as the above boys dates more to follow. 
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posted 12/12/2006 Contact us by email or by mail:
Email-- just hit the Contacts button at the left and select whom you want to send the email to
By mail--
C3 Hawks Youth Lacrosse Association
PO Box 253
Chaska, MN 55318 
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