Welcome to the Mercer Island Elementary School program for players in grades K-2. Our goal is to practice and develop play; improve hand-eye coordination, footwork, shooting skills; advance cardiovascular and lacrosse fitness in a supportive group setting for enhanced mental and physical health.
Dates: Practices will be held on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30, March 25-May 20.
Location: IMS Turf Fields
Games: Begin the weekend after Spring Break - April 26-May 18. 8U games/scrimmages (5 in total for our rostered players) are scheduled on a Saturday or Sunday for about 1 hr. Depending on their comfort level, new Kinders and 1st graders are welcome to join our 8U rosters and participate in games as they develop fundamental skills and gain confidence in their game play.
Coaches: Our players will be coached by a combination of MIGLAX adult coaches, parent volunteers (see below) and MIHS Varsity and JV players.
Volunteer Parent Head Coach (8U, 10U and 12U only)
We need parent volunteer coaches! Our program is growing and each team is required to have an adult leader (league rules) 18 years of age or older. You will be assisted by two HS player coaches who will help head coach your team by running practices and games. Parent coaches help keep drills moving, supervise athletes and keep everyone safe. Don't be intimidated - our program director plans your practices and provides plenty of resources for all coaches to follow each week! Keep in mind that 8U, 10U and NOW 12U play is small sided play (width wise), incredibly akin to basketball. Easy to coach and supervise! Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Equipment:
All players should wear cleats, dress for the weather (rain or shine) and bring the following to each session (there will be no sharing of equipment of any kind):
- Waterbottle
- Eye Gear
- Stick
- Mouthguard
- Mask
Please see our equipment info page for more information.
Refund Policy:
Refunds of MIGLAX registration fees will only be granted in the event of a change in the status of the player. Possible reasons for granting a refund include a change in the player’s health, a change of address, a change in family status, or similar consideration.
The amount of refunds granted will be determined as follows:
- On or prior to program start date, 100% of the total registration fee, less $15 to cover administration fees.
- After program start date, no refunds will be granted except for a change in the player’s health preventing that player from practicing or playing with the team or if the family is moving off Mercer Island. The amount of the refund will be pro-rated based on the length of the season remaining and will in no event exceed 50% of the registration fee, less $15 to cover administration fees.