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Armstrong Cooper Lacrosse operates 2 lacrosse seasons and a series of winter clinics in the off season.

  • Spring Field Lacrosse - (March 30  - May 17)
  • Summer Field Lacrosse - (May 26 - August 2)
  • Winter Skillz Dome Clinics - (January - February)

Summer Lacrosse is a family friendly sport.  No weekend practices or games in June or July.  Only 1 or 2 tournaments involve weekend play.   

Register before April 28th to get the early bird discount on summer season!

2020 AGE GUIDELINES

To choose the program your player is eligible to play, find their birth date in the date ranges below.  Note:  Your player may have aged up to a new age level as of 9/1.

AGE LEVEL
DATE OF BIRTH FROM
DATE OF BIRTH TO
2019/20 GRADE LEVEL
8U PROGRAM 9/1/2011 8/31/2013 1ST OR 2ND
10U PROGRAM 9/1/2009 8/31/2011 3RD OR 4TH
12U PROGRAM 9/1/2007 8/31/2009 5TH OR 6TH
14U PROGRAM 6/1/2005 8/31/2007 7TH OR 8TH

 

Key Dates for Summer Season

Practices

  • Begin May 18 and run approximately 8 weeks
  • Weeks 1 - 3: 2 week day evening practices
  • Weeks 4 - 8: 1 week day evening practice
 Games
  • Starting the fourth week
  • 1  week day scrimmage with other associations 
 Equipment
  • Full gear is required for 8U.
  • Helmet, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, mouth guard, protective cup and lacrosse stick.
  • Starter sets are available online or at local stores which include stick, shoulder pads, arm pads and gloves for approximately $100. You can save more money buying used at Play It Again Sports.
  • A jersey is required and can be purchased during registration ($30)
Registration Fees
  • Before April 28 - $50
  • Starting April 28 - $75
  • A $30 US Lacrosse membership is required to register
  • 8U is not eligible for the $100 New Player Discount.  Returning 8U players that have aged up to 10U are eligible for the New Player Discount.

Key Dates for Spring Season (Great Northern Lacrosse League)

Practices
  • Begins Mar 30 and runs through May 17
  • Early spring practices will be held at an indoor facility (Weather and field availability taken into account)
Games
  • 10U - 6 games, 12U & 14U - 8 - 10 games
  • Double headers either Sat or Sun
  • Games start April 18 and end May 17
Tournaments
  • TBD
SPRING REGISTRATION CLOSES OR GOES TO A WAIT LIST AS TEAMS MEET THEIR MAX ROSTER. 

REGISTRATION fees
 

  • 10U Spring Only - $150
  • 12U and 14U Spring Only - $200
  • 10U Spring/Summer Combo - $325
  • 12U and 14U Spring/Summer Combo - $425 (12U is closed!)
  • Uniform cost - $75 (New players or existing players needing to increase shorts or jersey size)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Key Dates for Summer Season (Youth Lacrosse of Minnesota)

Practices
  • Week days from May 18 to Aug 2
  • No weekend practices
Games
  • Scheduled Monday through Thursday starting the week of June 3.
  • No weekend games are expected during the summer season (excluding 2 tournaments). 
  • U12 and U14 statewide B level playoffs, July 29 - August 1
Tournaments
  • Ice Breaker: Jun 6 - 7 (Champlin Park)*
  • Summer Sizzle: Jun 12 - 14 (Centennial)*
  • 10U Jamboree: Jul 18 - 19 (TBD)
  • 12U & 14U State tournament: Jul 25 - 26 or Aug 1 - 2 (Determined in May)

*One tournament will be selected between the two June tournament options

SUMMER REGISTRATION CLOSES OR GOES TO A WAIT LIST AS TEAMS MEET THEIR MAX ROSTER. 

REGISTRATION FEES BEFORE april 28
 

  • 10U Summer Only - $175
  • 12U and 14U Summer Only - $225
  • Uniform cost - $75 (New players or existing players needing to increase shorts or jersey size)

REGISTRATION FEES starting APRIL 28
 

  • 10U Summer Only - $200
  • 12U and 14U Summer Only - $250
  • Uniform cost - $75 (New players or existing players needing to increase shorts or jersey size)