North Metro 7v7 Holiday League

Sports Hall at the National Sports Center - Blaine, Minn.
Who: 7th-12th graders (Varsity, JV, B-squad, or combination of these 3 are welcome). Club and MSLax teams are welcome as well.
Dates: Sundays - November 15, 22, 29; December 6, 13, and 20
Game Times: 7:15 am or 8:15 am, game times will rotate each week.
Confirmed Teams:

LEAGUE DETAILS

  • 7v7 short-sided field format
  • 20-minute halves with a 2-minute halftime. 
  • Maximum of 15 players, including 1-goalie per team. Have more than 15 players split into 2-teams more touches and game time for players. Goalies would be welcome to play for both should they want to. 
  • League will run for 6 weeks from November 15 through December 20. The last two weeks will be playoffs, opponents for the first week of playoffs will be based on standing standings from weeks 1-4.
  • USLacrosse Membership required (must be valid through December 21, 2020)
  • We will be adhering to all federal, state, local, and site guidelines in regards to social distancing and recommendations to prevent COVID-19
  • Each team is coached by an experienced lacrosse coach 
  • 1 Certified Professional Referees per game*
  • Players receive individual tips on their stick and game situation skills
  • Coach-led half time debriefings on team strategies
  • Table/League manager there for easy check-in and to help answer any questions or concerns for players or their families.
  • This is a competitive league, so it is not ideal for beginners.
  • Goalies must have their own goalie equipment
  • To reserve a team spot (10 players including a goalie) email Lacrosse Connections. Teams will have until Friday, October 23, 2020, to have players register. After that time Lacrosse Connections reserves the right to add players from the Free Agent list to fill out the team.
*We often partner with our reffing association to provide an avenue for refs to receive training; we believe this helps us all get better. As we partner, refs focus on instruction during half time and time-outs, so as not to affect the quality or length of the games.

Cost for 2020 North Metro 7v7 Holiday League

Field Players
Normal Registration  - $165
Late Registration (after October 31, 2020) - $180
 
Goalies
Normal Registration  - $65
Late Registration (after October 31, 2020) - $80