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.
**LODGING INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED ON OR BY 1/20/25**
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 |
2025 Spring Tournament
Registration Opens: WED January 1st, 2025.
Registration Deadline: Friday April 4th, 2025.
Schedule Draft Available for Team Admin: Friday April 11th, 2025.
Schedule Published: Friday April 18th, 2025.
Registration Fee: GNLL Associations please ask for discount code for league game fees covered.
8U - $400
10U Girls - $500
12U Girls - $700
14U Girls - $700
10U Boys - $700
12U Boys - $900
14U Boys - $900
If paying by check please contact President Donnie Wilson at president@grmnlax.com for a special registration code for payment. Checks can be mailed to:
GRALA
Attn: Treasurer Christi Hince
C/O Shootout Committee
PO Box 5173
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Register