Iowa Lacrosse Association

10/10/2026

Today is the Day -- the ILAX Fall Jamboree!

Girls and Boys games run from 8am to 4pm at the Mid American Rec Plex in West Des Moines on the outdoor fields.

Come check out if lacrosse is something you might want to try!

10/10/2026

The ILAX Fall Jamboree is tomorrow! What a great day in store -- beautiful weather and playing lacrosse!

Check it out at the MidAmerican Rec Plex in West Des Moines! Games start at 8am and run to 4pm -- girls and boys from 10U to High School.

Slight revisions to the game schedule - details at https://iowalax.com/fall-play-day.

10/06/2026

The ILAX Fall Play Day is this coming Saturday!! And it looks to be a gorgeous day to come watch girls and boys from across Iowa gathering together to play lacrosse.

Girls and boys will play in ages ranging from 10U through High School at the MidAmerican Rec Plex in West Des Moines. Games begin at 8am and run to about 4pm.

A full schedule is available at https://iowalax.com/fall-play-day.

10/02/2026

Share around! Great chance to learn from area college coaches.

There’s still time to register for this outstanding opportunity tomorrow!!
Don’t miss this chance to be coached and seen by local college coaches!

Date: Saturday, October 3rd
Clinic: 10AM - 1PM
Scrimmages: 1PM - 2PM
Location: MidAmerican RecPlex (Field 3)
Price: $35
Register: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/530598

Confirmed Coaches (with more TBA):
➢ Clare Hanson & Mackenzie Peterson
Benedictine College Women's Lacrosse - Atchison, Kansas (NAIA)
➢ Caitlin Erickson
Culver-Stockton College Women’s Lacrosse - Canton, Missouri (NAIA)
➢ Masey Jay
Midland University Women's Lacrosse - Fremont, NE (NAIA)
➢ Kyle Beard
Ottawa Women's Lacrosse - Ottawa, KS (NAIA)
➢ Lizzie Ott
Cornell College Women's Lacrosse - Mt. Vernon, IA (DIII)

Don't miss this lacrosse clinic - secure your spot today!
~ Sponsored by MGLL (Midwest Girls Lacrosse League

09/24/2026

Calling all girls in the greater Des Moines region! Want to try the coolest sport you've never heard of? 🤔 Lacrosse is calling your name!

Join us on Oct 3 (2-3:30pm) at the WDM Rec Plex and get ready to run, jump, and laugh with us! No experience needed, we've got the gear covered!

Open for girls in grades 2-8. No experience is needed and all lacrosse equipment will be provided.

Take this chance to explore the fastest sport on grass! Lacrosse blends elements from soccer, basketball and volleyball with the hand-eye coordination of softball, making it an excellent choice for the dual sport athlete or those looking for a new challenge.

Its Free!! Come out to the WDM Rec Plex on Oct 3 and check it out!

Register using the QR code.

09/04/2026

Our partners in the MGLL are hosting a college coach led lacrosse clinic here in West Des Moines on October 3rd for girls in grades 8-12. The clinic will give players the opportunity to interact with coaches in an intimate setting and get excellent instruction!

Confirmed coaches (more to come!):

Coach Clare Hansen and Coach Peterson - Benedictine College - the NAIA Coaching Staff of the Year for the 2nd time; 2022, 2025 and 2026 NAIA National Champions

Coach Mike Holmes - St. Ambrose University

Coach Caitlin Erickson - Culver Stockton College

Cost of the Clinic will be $35 to cover the field rental. The Clinic will run from 10:00am - 1:00pm with 2-25 minutes scrimmages to follow from 1:00pm - 2:00pm.

Use the QR code to RSVP.

09/03/2026

Still looking for your place? Try the ultimate cross-over sport - lacrosse!

Fall practices are beginning across Iowa this week and next. Reach out and we will get you connected or help you grow a program where you live.

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08/28/2026

Football season is upon us - good luck to all the lacrosse players out there on the gridiron this fall. Use this time to recruit your teammates to give lacrosse a go in the spring. It will make them a better football player.

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08/25/2026

Tell your friends and family in CR to take a look and give lacrosse a try!

🥍 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘆!

Try Lacrosse Camp is Sept. 3 for ages 7–12. Kids can learn the basics or build on skills they already have during this fun, one-day camp led by Kingfisher Lacrosse. Best part? All equipment is provided! 🙌

Register by Aug. 30: CityOfCR.com/TryLacrosse