Edina Girls Athletic Association
EGAA is in Compliance with the New Law on Concussions
Beginning September 1, 2011, the EGAA is required to provide concussion training for all of our volunteer coaches and board members. If you are a coach or a board member, please go to the "Links" page on the left side of the sceen. Click on "Concussion Training", and then on "Take the Training". You will watch a short video and then be required to take a quiz. Once you have completed the quiz, print out your certificate (you may want to make multiple copies). This training is good for three years and will be required for other sports that you may coach. Thank You!
EGAA Upcoming Events
- Feb
- 27
Volleyball Coaches Meeting
- 12:00pm
- South View Gyms 1 and 2
- Coaches Meeting and T-Shirt pickup
Letter from our President
Welcome to the 36th year of the Edina Girls Athletic Association.
The Edina Girls Athletic Association proudly serves over 1500 girls a year. These girls participate in our House League Basketball, Flag Football and Volleyball Programs. They have told us time and time again that our sports programs offer skill building, friendships and a lifelong love of sports.
We are especially excited about our upcoming 2011 – 2012 season. We are partnering again with the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx! Beginning in August, as part of our basketball program, girls from 2nd grade through 6th will have the opportunity to participate in a clinic staffed by the Lynx. In addition, they will attend an “EGAA Lynx Night Out” to see a Lynx game…including a meet and greet with one of the players! Our ever popular concession nights will be back with healhy offerings on Tuesday evenings this fall for our flag football games.
EGAA believes in our athletes, so each year we recognize and award 3 to 4 senior high school girls with academic scholarships. These awards are given to players who demonstrate good sportsmanship, have achieved a high level of academic success and are involved in extra curricular activities at school and in their community.
EGAA is a nonprofit organization driven by volunteer members who serve in various capacities. We recognize that without our volunteers we could not function as an organization. Throughout the years; parents, siblings, and family friends have come forward to volunteer their time and effort to serve as coaches for our teams. In addition, we have 20 to 30 volunteer members (including high school students) who annually participate on the EGAA Board. As board members, it is our commitment to continually challenge ourselves to provide a healthy level of competition that emphasizes good sportsmanship, fundamental skill building, teamwork, and most importantly, how to have a GREAT time playing organized sports!!!
We are dedicated to improving our programs and the opportunities we provide your girls. We encourage your help, ideas, and support at all times. If you would like more information about The Edina Girls Athletic Association, or how to become a volunteer, please contact me or any of our board members listed on our website. If you are interested in serving on the EGAA Board, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Anne Carlson
Mission Statement
The Edina Girls Athletic Association mission:
- Will educate girls in the skills, rules and strategy of recreational sports which will carry through into adulthood;
- will build character by encouraging good sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-confidence;
- will offer team experiences for girls regardless of ability;
- will promote healthy physical activity; and
- will encourage each participant to have fun.
EGAA History
The formation of the Edina Girls Athletic Association began in January 1974. As the community saw the need for team sports for girls, the Edina Park And Recreation Department invited people to attend meeting and discuss the girls sports.
These visionaries formed a volunteer board. During the summer of 1974, bylaws were written, policies and procedures were formulated. Thus, the Edina Girls Athletic Association was born, then incorporated in January 1975.
