The Kirk Watson Memorial Lacrosse Shootout
(Formerly Grand Rapids Lacrosse Shootout)
May 18-19, 2024
Join us for the 16th 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 over 10 fields and lodging/food options on-site, this tournament provides an opportunity for some beautiful views and great lacrosse.
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
Jing Peng
GRALA Shootout Director
Phone: 608.395.5312
2024 Tournament Apparel Pre-orders
Deadline to order is May 7th. All orders must be picked up ON-SITE Saturday only.
2024 Vendor List
We are excited to welcome the following vendors for this year's event:
- Big Poppa's Kettle Corn
- Bobcats Lunchbox
- Borealis Creamery
- Chad's Meat Wagon
- Kona Ice
- Singing Chihuahua
- GOAT USA
- Clafton's Apparel
- Travelin Tom's Coffee
- Rapid Fuel
A concession stand run by the Grand Rapids Boys HS Boosters will also be available in the main tent.
Registration for Shootout
Registration Opens: Monday January 1st, 2024
Registration Deadline: Friday April 12th, 2024.
Schedule Draft Available for Team Admin: Friday April 19th, 2024.
Schedule Published: Friday April 26th, 2024.
Checks can be mailed to:
GRALA
PO Box 5173
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Pricing
| Division | Cost | # Spots Remaining (Upd 2/23/24) |
|---|---|---|
| Boys 8U | $200 | 4 |
| Boys 10U | $500 | 5 |
| Boys 12U | $600 | 4 |
| Boys 14U | $700 | 5 |
| Girls 8U | $200 | 8 |
| Girls 10U | $300 | 7 |
| Girls 12U | $400 | 7 |
| Girls 14U | $500 | 7 |
Boys and girls 8U are single-day jamborees on Saturday May 18
Mark Your Calendars: Future Shootout Dates
May 17-18, 2025
2024 GRALA Shootout Team List
| 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 | |||||
GRALA 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 |
2021 Boys 14U Champions- RRVLA Polars
2021 Boys 12U Champions-Moorhead
THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY:
Pokegama Electric
Minnesota Power
Sugar Lake Lodge & Resort
Lefty's Tent & Party Rental
Gods Country Ice
Fastenal
Sandstroms
THIS EVENT IS SANCTIONED BY:
