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6/27/08: L.L.L.L Men’s League Registration, Last Chance 7/10
Homegrown’s inaugural men’s summer league has been a blast. We still have room for a few more players to join teams as free agents. High school graduates, college players and post-collegiate players have one last chance to sign up. Our league fee has been prorated down to $75. Space is limited and will be given on a first come first serve basis. Registration will be closed after our next set of games on 7/10. For more info on the league click here <
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6/22/08: Land of Lakes Men’s Lacrosse League Update:
Our first night out at McMurray fields was a huge success. Our six finalized teams, the Minnesota Moose, St. Johns, St. Cloud State, MLC, MPLS Alum and the Free Agent All-Stars all played great and had a lot of fun. There are still a few free agent spots open for interested h.s. graduate, collegiate and post-collegiate players. To register and join in fill out our free agent registration form by clicking here >

5/22/08: Land of Lakes Men's Lacrosse League Registration Now Open: Homegrown is now accepting team registrations for a new competitive men’s lacrosse league, The L.L.L.L will be composed of 8 men’s franchises with a common quest to rise as Champions. Team captains are given freedom to create the dream team of their choice. No drafts! Captains can grab as many ringers as they like and even pick up some high school graduates while they are at it. McMurray Fields, Field Turf, St. Paul. For more information click here >

5/22/08: Homegrown Boys H.S. Summer League @ St. Thomas
Registration for our Boys H.S. Summer League has opened. The University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Campus, will host the league on their beautiful turf football field. League play starts June 12th. For more information on how to register your team for this great league, complete schedule as well as info on how to connect to your team’s local coordinator please click here <.

5/22/08: We Say Hello and Goodbye to New Intern Jesse Brown
Last month Homegrown welcomed new intern Jesse Brown to the staff. Jesse is a senior attacker for the U of M men’s lacrosse team who studies Sports at Recreation Management. This weekend we will gladly say goodbye to him for the month as he departs on a U of M sponsored trip to Cape Town, South Africa. Upon his return Jesse will be completing his senior practicum by working with the St. Paul Saints and Homegrown Lacrosse. Jesse’s background, organizational skills, and ability as a coach have already made a vital part of our organization. We wish him safe travels. 

5/21/2008: Homegrown P.E. Program Progress
This week Homegrown began its newest in-school lacrosse physical education unit at Minnehaha Academy. Our hope is to draw players to the St. Paul high school team just across the river.  We are also proud to announce that next week we will do our first middle school program at Anwatin Middle School in Minneapolis. If your interested in setting up a p.e. unit at a school near you for the 08’-09’ school year, or if you would like to make a donation please contact program director Aron Lipkin via email at hglacrosse@gmail.com.

4/29/08: Homegrown Sponsors Minneapolis Youth Clinic
Local youth lacrosse players are invited to join the Homegrown Camp staff, Minneapolis Area Youth Lacrosse Association Coaching Staff and the Minneapolis Inner-City Warriors Lacrosse team for a fun 2 hour clinic this coming Saturday May 3rd. The clinic costs $25 per player and will be held at beautiful Parade Field behind the Walker Sculpture Garden. The clinic will be a great way to wrap up the youth box season, introduce new players looking to play summer ball and connect local Minneapolis lacrosse players. For registration and additional information click here >

4/2/08: Summer Camp Registration Now Open
Homegrown is very proud to offer our 5th year of summer camp programs. 2 great youth skills camps have been set for Minneapolis and Eagan. We will also be offering H.S. Boys and Girls training camps at our Eagan location. Registration and detailed camp information is available on the camps page or can be accessed through specific program links posted on the right. We are looking forward to seeing you out on the field this summer!

4/2/08: Big Thanks to Kris Kimura (MA, CSCS)
We were honored to have strength trainer Kris Kimura of Chikara Sport of L.A., in MN twice this spring to work with Homegrown Lacrosse’s staff in many different capacities.  He has volunteered his time working with numerous Minnesota lacrosse programs on speed training, consulted Homegrown’s Board of Directors in regards to not only staff development but also on program development, and donated  a great set of speed training equipment.  Homegrown appreciates all that Kris has done for Homegrown and looks forward to him returning this June & July for our summer camps! 

3/15/08: P.E. Lacrosse Units-Southwest and Roosevelt
After completing two very successful week long P.E. Lacrosse Units at South High School in October we brought the program to both Southwest High School and Roosevelt High School this last February.  Between the two weeks we spent at both schools, over 40 high schoolers expressed interest in playing in after school programs!  Homegrown received amazing feedback from students and teachers alike.  (Check out our testimonials link under camp information to see these.)  We look forward to working at Edison High School and returning to South High School.  Homegrown hopes to be able to bring this program to other communities around the metro area soon.

12/31/07: Camp Schedule Notice
Unfortunately, our Girls Winter Wonder Camp scheduled for Jan. 4th has been cancelled due to low registration. Also our Holiday Camp Youth Girls Session has been moved from the 9:30 a.m. morning session to the 12:30 to 3:00 afternoon session. A few spaces still remain for all Holiday Camp age groups as well as our Collegiate Preseason Training Program. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience these changes may cause you.

12/13/07: Homegrown/MN Swarm Winter Programs
Homegrown Lacrosse is very pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Minnesota Swarm to offer two very special events at the Excel Energy Center.
Lax Dodgeball Throwdown Showdown  (Sat. Jan 5th, 9-11am)
Open to high school boys only. The Lax Dodgeball ThrowDown Showdown is a first of its kind event that will match 16 teams against each other for what will surely be an athletic display of both lacrosse and dodge-ball skills! To learn more or sign up click here <
Swarm Home Opener Ticket Fund Raiser (Sat. Jan 12th, 7pm)
Homegrown Lacrosse would like to invite community members to join them in support of our inner city P.E. Lacrosse program.  The Minnesota Swarm, In gesture of great generosity, has agreed to donate 50% of its home opener ticket sales to the program. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

 

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