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Join us for LaxJam - Our FREE "Try Lacrosse" Event!

Come learn the fastest growing sport in the US in a fun and supportive environment! 

LaxJam is a FREE event designed for kids grades K-8 to try lacrosse. The event includes coaches from our area high school and Rochester Area Lacrosse programs, as well as high school athletes. You'll be learning the sport alongside the best!

When: We have 2 dates:

- Saturday, January 31st from 1:30-2:45

- Saturday, February 7th from 1:30-2:45

Register for one, or BOTH sessions!

Where: RCTC dome (2900 Stadium View Place SE, Rochester, MN 55904)

What to bring: Bring a water bottle and athletic shoes and we will provide the rest!

Every registrant will receive a free LaxJam 2026 T-shirt!

*** REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED***

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Stop by Dave's Hot Chicken After Lax Jam!

We are hosting a fundraiser at Dave's Hot Chicken on Saturday 1/31 between the hours of 4-8pm. Use the code "GIVE" on online orders, or show this QR code in person to have 20% of your order donated to Rochester Area Lacrosse.

GEAR UP this season!

Check out the awesome apparel and accessory items in our custom Rochester Area Lacrosse Team Store!

Orders typically take 3-4 weeks to arrive, so order in advance. Show your team spirit with a variety of RAL items:

  • Youth shorts, pants, shirts, tanks, sweatshirts
  • Adult shorts, pants, shirts, tanks, sweatshirts, polos
  • Hats, mugs, blankets, and more!

GIRLS' 14U and HIGH SCHOOL Pre-Season Sixes League

Registration for the 2026 Pre-Season Sixes League through the Great Northern Lacrosse League (GNLL) will be posted soon!

Rochester Area Lacrosse will be hosting a 14U and High School (Combined JV/Varsity) League. 

 

Girls HS Sixes League

Dates: Sunday February 1, 8, 15, 22, & March 1, 8 & 15. 

Format: 6 games across 7 weeks with 2 x 16 minute halves and a 2 minute half time. Additional games may be requested based on availability. 

Cost: $90 per player

Locations:  Conway Recreation Center Dome, St. Paul MN; NSC Sports Hall, Blaine MN or UMN Field House, Minneapolis, MN

Girls 14U Sixes League

Dates: Sunday February 15, 22 & March 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29. 

Format: 6 games across 7 weeks with 2 x 16 minute halves and a 2 minute half time. Additional games may be requested based on availability. 

Cost: $90 per player

Locations: Conway Recreation Center Dome, St. Paul MN; NSC Sports Hall, Blaine MN or UMN Field House, Minneapolis, MN

Spring Pre-Season Kickoff Event

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Lacrosse Opportunities with Rochester Area Lacrosse

Rochester Area Lacrosse provides year-round lacrosse programming opportunities for area youth so that you can find the right fit for your athlete and your family. Here are some important things to know about each season:

Full scholarships and free rental gear is available for athletes. We want all kids to be able to play lacrosse and work hard to remove cost as a barrier to play.  We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at ralaxboard@gmail.com

Lacrosse is a travel sport. We are working to build our local programming, and we do host some home games, but as our program is growing, we travel to Owatonna, Northfield, Farmington, and the Twin Cities areas to play other youth association lacrosse teams. 

WINTER

To help you learn the sport, and develop your skills in the off-season, Rochester Area Lacrosse provides WINTER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • LAX JAM  - Free "try lacrosse" events at the RCTC dome, open to all kids in grades K-12
    • Save the dates! LAX JAM will be on Saturday 1/31 and Saturday 2/7 in 2026
    • Registration required
    • FREE
  • SKILLS + DRILLS
    • New this year, we will be providing 2 sessions for all ages to engage in various winter training on Tuesday evenings 
      • SESSION 1: November 18 - December 16
      • SESSION 2: January 6 - February 3
    • Registration required
    • Cost varies depending on age of athlete

SPRING/Summer

The combined SPRING /SUMMER SEASON is the main season for lacrosse. Lacrosse is a spring sport for both boys and girls at the high school level. 

*New in 2026 - We will be offering a combined Spring/Summer season that runs from Early April - Mid-July

Spring programming is offered for the following age groups:

  • Co-ed Pre-K
  • Boys K-8
  • Girls K-8

summer

Summer programming focuses on continued skill development and tournament play! New this year, we will be offering a combined Spring/Summer season at a discounted rate. 

Summer programming is offered for the following age groups:

  • Co-ed Pre-K
  • Boys K-8 
  • Girls K-12

FALL

"Fall Ball" is a fun way to stay engaged with the sport of lacrosse, or to try it for the first time! Fall is a short season, typically running from the end of August through mid-October. 

Fall Ball includes league play and an end-of-season tournament.

Fall programming is offered for the following age groups:

  • Co-ed Pre-K
  • Boys K-8 
  • Girls K-12

Winter Lacrosse Opportunities

This winter, we have multiple opportunities for your athlete and family to engage with Rochester Area Lacrosse:

1. FREE National Celebrate Lacrosse Week "try lacrosse" event 

- Saturday, November 8th from 2:30pm-4pm at Autumn Ridge Church

2. Winter Lacrosse Clinics

- Session 1: Tuesday evenings from November 18 - December 16 at the RCTC Dome. Time varies by age group. 

- Session 2: Tuesday evenings from January 6 - February 3 at the RCTC Dome. Time varies by age group.

3. LaxJam - a Rochester Area Lacrosse FREE "try lacrosse" event

- Session 1: Saturday, 1/31 - more details coming soon!

- Session 2: Saturday, 2/7 - more details coming soon!


Thank you to our 2025 Program Sponsors for making Rochester Area Lacrosse possible!

Connect with RAL

Do you have an idea, suggestion, concern, or incident to share with the Rochester Area Lacrosse Board of Directors? We would love to hear from you!

Send us an email at ralaxboard@gmail.com

If you would prefer to share anonymously, we welcome you to do so using the link below:

RAL needs you!!  

Lacrosse is growing like crazy in Rochester, and RAL needs more parent involvement in order to remain successful. If you'd like to get more involved with RAL, there are several current and upcoming board and committee openings:

- Registration
- Sponsorships
- Fields
- Uniforms/equipment/apparel
- Marketing
- Coaching

Email ralaxboard@gmail.com if you'd like more information about how you can get involved with RAL.

 

Board Meeting Schedule

Please join us:
 
RAL board meetings are held virtually on the first Tuesday of each month. 
 
Please email ralaxboard@gmail.com for meeting links if you wish to attend. If you have a specific topic you would like to discuss during the meeting, you will need to contact a board member to have the topic added to a future agenda.
 

Youth Coaches Needed!

Lacrosse in Rochester has grown at a tremendous pace over the last few years, this is great for the game but creates a problem for our organization.  We do not have enough coaches to teach the game to all of our eager kids.  
 
The Rochester Area Lacrosse board is looking for parents to volunteer to coach boys or girls teams for the spring or summer season.  We know many of you may not have experience coaching lacrosse but we also know many of you have coached other youth sports.  
 
We can teach you everything you need to know about the game, provide practice plans, game plans as well as give you the opportunity to attend coaching clinics at no cost to you.  
 
Please contact us if you want to coach, have questions or would like more details.  We look forward to another great lacrosse season. 

Allison Charnin

Girls' Program Co-Coordinator

Lisa Lukenbill

Boys' Program Co-Coordinator

RAL Board