Our fall program gets underway just after Labor Day! Fall lacrosse is a great way for new players to transition into the game, for returning players to try new positions, and for all to get used to playing with new age groups.
Registration is two steps: (1) Obtain a USA Lacrosse membership (or renew if needed) at https://account.usalacrosse.com/login/ (make note of the membership number) then (2) go to https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/387017.
October 14 Play Day -- Play culminates with an All-Iowa play day in Des Moines on Oct 14. Boys and girls teams from Iowa and elsewhere in the Midwest will gather for a day of games. The Oct 14 event is open to all our players (so even if you do not sign up for the fall program, you may still play on Oct 14 -- there is an option in the Registration portal for you to select so we know who is planning to participate; you complete the registration form and submit it like normal only there is no charge).
Kansas City Tournament -- We also would like to take players to Kansas City for a tournament there on Oct 21-22. They are supporting 7v7 and full field play (boys and girls). Registration for the tournament closes on Sept 1 so we ask all those planning to participate to register no later than Aug 28 so we can determine if we have enough players to participate, how many teams, what divisions, etc. Should we not participate, all fees collected will be reimbursed promptly.
Practice Schedule -- We will offer two practices per week -- Sundays in Coralville and Tues/Weds at Mt Mercy in Cedar Rapids. Times and age group assignments will be made shortly.
Looking forward to working with our new and returning players this fall! If you want to try out lacrosse, please feel welcome to attend a practice FREE and get a feel for the sport and our program!
We would like all players to try and attend at least one practice per week. We understand you may be involved in other sports/activities this fall, focus on those too. Our fall season is for you to improve skills, get acclimated to new teammates and positions on the field, and get additional reps in preparation for the spring competitive season.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Sundays, Sept 10 to Oct 15 @ Coralville Youth Sports Park
11-12:30pm – All Girls
11-12:30pm – 10 & Under Boys
12:30-2pm – 11 & Over Boys
Tuesdays, Sept 5 to Oct 10/17 @ Mt Mercy University (grass fields at Plaster Athletic Complex)
5:30-7pm – 11 & Over Boys
Wednesdays, Sept 6 to Oct 11/18 @ Mt Mercy University (grass fields at Plaster Athletic Complex)
5:30-7pm – All Girls
5:30-7pm – 10 & Under Boys
NOTE: (1) All practice schedules will be loaded onto TeamSnap for you to download and sync. Any changes to the schedule (weather cancellations, unexpected delays, etc) will be communicated via that platform and (2) specific end date of the fall season depends on total registration and whether teams are being sent to Kansas City in your age group.
Our friends in Coralville are hosting a Learn to Play clinic this fall! Tell your friends and neighbors to come check out lacrosse on Sunday mornings, 10-11am, from Sept 17 to Oct 15.
Details at https://www.coralville.org/881/Lacrosse.
Learn to Play Lacrosse Clinics in Cedar Rapids this fall!
On Sundays from Sept 10 to Oct 8 from 3-4pm come by and try out lacrosse! Working with our friends in the Cedar Rapids Parks and Rec Department, this clinic will expose new players to the fundamentals of the game - stick handling, ground balls, shooting and defense.
There is no contact and all equipment is provided.
Visit the all NEW Kingfisher Store to get all your spirit wear and other gear!
Kingfisher had quite a championship season in June! The High School boys secured the Eastern Iowa Lacrosse Conference championship with a win over arch rival Quad Cities. The 11-12 boys won the ILAX State Championship to complete an undefeated season! And the 10U boys outplayed their seed and took 3rd!
Learn more about us here.
KCRG TV covered us in Spring ‘23. See it here.
Coach Meredith profiled for all her work to grow lacrosse in CR-IC. See here.
The Solon paper came to a practice to learn about lacrosse. See here.
USA Lacrosse profiled our club in the summer issue of the USA Lacrosse Magazine. See https://www.usalacrosse.com/news-media-blog/best-game-earth-kingfisher-lacrosse-hooks-kids-iowa.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette profiled the Kingfisher Club and our event in Solon on May 1. Check it out at https://www.thegazette.com/iowa-prep-sports/kingfisher-brings-lacrosse-to-eastern-iowa-youth/
KCRG Channel 9 aired a piece on our program in the evening news on May 18. Catch the recorded clip on their site at https://www.kcrg.com/2021/05/19/with-hopes-of-growing-the-sport-lacrosse-club-starts-in-eastern-iowa/
If you have an interest in coaching or officiating this year, we’re here to help. Send an e-mail to kingfisherlacrosse@gmail.com indicating your interest and we’ll connect you with the appropriate individuals to get you started.
(703)-919-2853
Kingfisher Lacrosse represents the first organized club structure to appear in Eastern Iowa. Kingfisher Lacrosse is the operational name of the Cedar Rapids – Iowa City Lacrosse Club, a volunteer led, 501(c)(3) organization formed in 2020 to guide the development of youth lacrosse in the greater Cedar Rapids - Iowa City area.
