We are excited to present the inaugural Great Northern Lacrosse (GNLL) Committed League (February - March) which provides high quality and high pace reps for high level players across the Minnesota lacrosse community to grow a stronger regional community.
The league consists of 6 sessions over the course of 6 weeks and runs alongside our Girls HS Preseason League. Players are encouraged to still participate with their HS teams in league if applicable. Teams will be shuffled each week to allow for balanced teams and new competition.
Games run on Sundays and consist of a 15 minute warm up and a doubleheader (30 minutes each).
The league provides the following for each game:
• Certified Officials
• Professional Site Managers / Scorekeepers
• Mobile-responsive schedules, statistics, and standings.
2026 Season:
6 Sessions across Sundays - Sundays February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1 1-3PM, March 8 8:30-10:30AM
Location:
Rules: Modifications to the World Lacrosse approved "Lacrosse 6s" format. Full Rules available HERE.
Stats Tracked:
-Goals
-Assists
-Groundballs
-Caused Turnovers
-Saves
Eligibility: Seniors and juniors who are currently committed to a DI & DII program, or intending to commit to one. Exceptions may be made for other players who qualify based on skill and experience.
Roster Cap: 39 Players (3 teams of 13, 3 goalies)
Participation Fee: $225 per player
This is an application/invite based league. Interest in participation must be submitted by Google Form HERE by November 1, 2025.
Seniors will be given priority, although exceptions may be made, and eligible players will be notified by November 15 to complete their registration.
Juniors will be notified November 22 to complete their registration.
11/25/25 **The 2026 league is now FULL**
Coming Winter of 2027
The league consists of 6 sessions over the course of 6 weeks and runs alongside our Boys HS Winter League. Players are encouraged to still participate with their HS teams in league if applicable. Teams will be shuffled each week to allow for balanced teams and new competition.
Sessions run on Sunday and will consist of a mix of high level practices and games.
The league provides the following for each game:
• Certified Officials
• Professional Site Managers / Scorekeepers
• Mobile-responsive schedules, statistics, and standings.
2027 Season:
6 Sessions across Sundays Feb-March, Exact Dates & Times TBD but likely an hour between 8-11AM. Will be finalized by late November/Early December of 2026.
Location:
Rules: Full Field Format
Stats Tracked:
-Goals
-Assists
-Groundballs
-Caused Turnovers
-Saves
Eligibility: Seniors and juniors who are currently committed to a DI & DII program, or intending to commit to one. Exceptions may be made for other players who qualify based on skill and experience.
Roster Cap: 40 Players (2 teams of 20, 4 goalies max)
Participation Fee: $260 per player
This is an application/invite based league. Interest in participation must be submitted by Google Form HERE by November 1, 2026.
Seniors will be given priority, although exceptions may be made, and eligible players will be notified by November 15, 2026 to complete their registration.
Juniors will be notified November 22, 2026 to complete their registration.
Homegrown Lacrosse is a registered 501c(3) non-profit organization. Player fees cover facility, officials, EMT, field staff, equipment and league administration costs. Additional proceeds and sponsorships sustain, expand and develop service-based initiatives throughout the region.
University of Minnesota Field House
GNLL Director
Phone: 608-395-5312