KIRK WATSON MEMORIAL SHOOTOUT
May 3-4, 2025
Join us for the 15th Annual Grand Rapids Youth Lacrosse Shootout Tournament, renamed the Kirk Watson Memorial Lacrosse Shootout in 2024 at the beautiful scenic Sugar Lake Lodge outside of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. With 9 fields and lodging/food options on-site, this tournament provides an opportunity for some beautiful views and great lacrosse.
Learn more about Sugar Lake Lodge HERE!
WHO WAS COACH KIRK WATSON?
Kirk started playing lacrosse in High School through the city. He loved the sport. At the time lacrosse was fairly new in the Grand Rapids area. He started by teaching lacrosse at College for Kids to get younger kids interested in the sport. He then started coaching the 12U boys - the 1st organized youth team. Kirk loved kids - loved coaching - loved the sport. College took Kirk away from Grand Rapids - but not the love for the sport. When he moved back to Grand Rapids he started coaching lacrosse again, at the High School level as Assistant Varsity Coach, with his original 12U B team.
Kirk was a very passionate person in all aspects of life. His large hugs, huge smile, and constant laughter. He loved the game and shared his passion by helping to grow it and share that passion with the next generation.
-Family of Kirk Watson
AGES:
8U-14U
BOYS AND GIRLS ASSOCIATION TEAMS, NO CLUB TEAMS
WHEN:
MAY 3-4, 2025
Where:
GAMES:
FOUR GAME GUARANTEE
VENDORS:
CLAFTON SKATE
GOAT USA
LAX SO HARD
SINGING CHIHUAHUA TACOS
CHAD'S MEAT WAGON
BOBCAT'S LUNCHBOX
BOREALIS CREAMERY
KONA ICE
TRAVELIN' TOM'S COFFEE
IRON TIM PHOTOGRAPHY
BIG POPPA'S KETTLE CORN
RAPID FUEL
SANCTIONED BY:
HOMEGROWN LACROSSE AND THE GREAT NORTHERN LACROSSE LEAGUE
USA LACROSSE
LODGING
Please see below for available lodging for your team stay during the tournament or click HERE for the most up-to-date blocks.
Hotel Block Options
Sugar Lake Lodge
37584 Otis Lane Cohasset, MN 55721
Reservations: 1-800-450-4555 or 218-327-1462
Townhouses and hotel rooms available for lodging
Best Western Plus
2309 SW 1st Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-301-0345
We would prefer to book direct by utilizing our phone number or www.BestWestern.com
Timberlake Lodge Hotel
144 SE 17th Street Grand Rapids, MN
HOW TO BOOK: 218-326-2600
Reference: Lacrosse Shoot-Out
cancellations must be made by 7 days prior to arrival
Country Inn & Suites
2601 US 169, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Must Cancel 7 days Prior
Firefly Cabin – Vacation Rental
20971 Cty Rd 459 Cohasset, MN 55721
Full cabin with 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom. Sleeps up to 6.
Call Steven at (218) 259-2933
IM Hotel
1702 S. Pokegama Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-1108
Camping Options
Itasca County Fairgrounds Campground
The bathrooms and showers should be open by then but it is all weather dependent. Electrical hook ups for around 30 campers, porta potties, and the dump station open for full-size campers to dump holding tanks. They do not take reservations. It is a first come first serve setup. However, at that time of year very few people are using the campground yet.
19 back in sites with electric, $26/night, also 2 tent sites and a pavilion with electric.
Additional Lodging Options
The accommodations in the Grand Rapids area range from rustic to upscale: conveniently located hotels, affordable motels, family & fishing resorts, charming bed and breakfast, and vacation rental homes and cabins. It’s easy to kick back and relax with the great amenities offered at these locations. There are great lodging deals to be had for an affordable vacation and you can search for additional options HERE.
EVENT SPONSORED BY:
2024 Participants
| Boys 8U | Boys 10U | Boys 12U | Boys 14U | Girls 8U | Girls 10U | Girls 12U | Girls 14U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Titans Black | Arrowhead Titans | Arrowhead Titans Black | Arrowhead Titans | Duluth | 218 | Delano | Delano |
| Arrowhead Titans Gold | CEC Purple | Arrowhead Titans Gold | Bismarck Mandan | Grand Rapids | Delano | Duluth | Grand Rapids/Greenway |
| CEC Purple | CEC White | CEC | CEC | Grand Rapids/Greenway | Grand Rapids/Greenway | Moorhead | |
| CEC White | Delano | Delano | Delano Black | Moorhead Black | SLP | ||
| Delano Black | Duluth Wolfpack Grey | Duluth Wolfpack Grey | Delano Orange | Moorhead Orange | |||
| Delano Orange | Duluth Wolfpack Maroon | Duluth Wolfpack Maroon | Duluth | ||||
| Duluth Wolfpack | Grand Cities | Grand Cities | Grand Cities | ||||
| Grand Rapids Black | Grand Rapids Black | Grand Rapids Black | Grand Rapids | ||||
| Grand Rapids Orange | Grand Rapids Orange | Grand Rapids Orange | Moorhead | ||||
| Moorhead | Moorhead Black | Moorhead Black | RRVLA Polars | ||||
| Moorhead Orange | Moorhead Orange | Watertown | |||||
Shootout Champions
| Boys 14U | Boys 12U | Girls 14U | Girls 12U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Moorhead | Arrowhead Titans | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| 2022 | Moorhead | Delano | Northern Siege | Grand Rapids |
| 2021 | RRVLA Polars | Moorhead |
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