Duluth Area YMCA Youth Lacrosse League - Youth Lacrosse in the North

The Duluth YMCA is going into its third year of youth lacrosse instruction this summer.  The partnership with the UMD Bulldogs lacrosse program, offers this league high level instruction for youth in grades 3 through 6.  UMD players and coaches have been partnering with the YMCA the last two years and provide all of the coaching and instruction.

The league hopes to offer even more in 2011.  With the anticipation of an increase in numbers, the league is planning to offer teams and league competition in addition to the quality instruction.

Open to any kids in grade 3 through 6 in the Duluth area and beyond, growth in the YMCA youth lacrosse league will create a fun and dynamic summer of lacrosse.  Greater numbers will allow for the creation of more teams and more fun games for the kids.  Learning the game at a young age will give kids a head start if they decide they want to keep playing lacrosse in middle school, high school or beyond.

The league runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 7 to August 2.  You can go to the YMCA Website for more information and to register online.  You may also register at the downtown Duluth YMCA.

If you'd like to see what lacrosse is all about, the Duluth YMCA and UMD Bulldogs lacrosse team are also offering a free lacrosse clinic this Saturday April 16 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the downtown Duluth YMCA.  The UMD lacrosse team will be providing the instruction and it will be a great introductory opportunity for new players and refresher for returning players.  The clinic is open to boys and girls in grades 2 through 6.