KIRK WATSON MEMORIAL SHOOTOUT
May 1-2, 2027
Join us for the 17th 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 1-2, 2027
EVENT SPONSORED BY:
Kirk Watson Memorial Shootout 2027
Registration Fee:
8U Boys & Girls - $400
10U Girls - $500
12U Girls - $700
14U Girls - $700
10U Boys - $700
12U Boys - $900
14U Boys - $900
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT (Ends March 1):
$50 off 10U Boys and 12/14U Girls
Code: 2027B10UG1214U
$100 off 12/14U Boys
Code: 2027BOYS1214U
Checks can be mailed to:
GRALA
Attn: Treasurer Jen Toewe
C/O Shootout Committee
PO Box 5173
Grand Rapids, MN 55744