About East Pride Lacrosse
East Pride Lacrosse (EPL) is a non-profit, parent-run organization that is separate from the Parks and Recreation Department. EPL includes K - 8th grade boys’ lacrosse in East Grand Rapids. At the core of EPL is the desire to grow the sport of boys’ lacrosse in EGR, while providing exceptional training and player development. Players must provide all equipment: helmet, gloves, stick, shoulder pads, elbow pads, mouth guard and cup. Please CLICK HERE to visit Our Leagueapps Registration Page to register and order uniforms by February 8, 2021.
EPL requires that each player sign up and pay for membership with US Lacrosse prior to any preseason workouts, tryouts, or practices. Please visit uslacrosse.org and signup so you can participate in preseason workouts. EPL requires 100% player participation with US Lacrosse for liability coverage.
Age Groups
EPL requires that each player sign up and pay for membership with US Lacrosse prior to any preseason workouts, tryouts, or practices. Please visit uslacrosse.org and signup so you can participate in preseason workouts. EPL requires 100% player participation with US Lacrosse for liability coverage.
Grade(s): K/1st
Program Dates: April 12th – June 4th
Location: EGR Middle School
Cost: $75 No uniform needed
This is a fun introduction to lacrosse for K and 1st graders with no prior experience. This group meets twice per week starting after spring break. There are no games at this level. Helmets and Mini sticks provided by EPL. Lacrosse gloves are recommended.
Grade(s): 1st / 2nd
Program Dates: March 22nd – June 4th
Location: EGR Middle School
Cost: $130
More than an introduction to lacrosse, this group will practice twice per week and play a handful of weekday games. The season will also include 2-3 Saturday play dates.
Grade(s): 3rd/4th
Program Dates: March 22nd - June 4th
Location: EGR Middle School
Cost: $185 + $80 uniform (if needed)
Practices and games are 2-3 days per week and 2-3 weekend play dates against local teams. Depending on the number of players, games may be played back-to-back for increased playing time. There will be additional weekend play dates and events for select players chosen to play on the travel teams.
Grade(s): 5th / 6th
Program Dates: March 8th – June 5th
Location: Wealthy Elementary
Cost: $235 + $80 uniform (if needed)
Practices and games are 3 days per week and 2-3 Saturdays against local teams. There will be additional weekend playdates and events for select players chosen to play on the travel teams.
Grade(s): 7th/8th
Program Dates: March 8th – June 6th
Location: EGR HS Track
Cost: $250 + $80 uniform (if needed)
Practices and games are 3-4 days per week and 2-3 weekend play dates against local teams. Players will be selected based on ability if there are enough participants for two teams.
MORE INFO
The tentative Lax Fest date is January 11, 2021 in the Middle School Gym from 1 – 3 pm. Varsity players host skills challenges as a great
introductory to new players. Due to possible COVID restrictions, this is a tentative event.
Official indoor training with East Pride Lacrosse starts after Lax Fest for the older age groups. Please check the website periodically for more
information as the season nears.