EGAA Free Pickleball Clinic!
The EGAA is excited to again offer a FREE Pickleball clinic at Yancey Park on Monday, June 9! We are offering three sessions, so please select carefully when signing up.
Current 3rd/4th grade, 6:00 - 6:50 p.m.
Current 5th/6th Grade, 7:00 - 7:50 p.m
Current 7th/8th Grade, 8:00 - 8:50 p.m. (Open play)
We are lucky to have the first two sessions instructed by Interlachen Country Club teaching professional, Megan Gaard Gunderson. The third session for 7th/8th grade will be open play with no instruction. All abilities are welcome!
Hurry, spots are limited to 30 players/session. Sign up here: https://egaa.sportngin.com/register/form/603865453
EGAA Run Team
Run Team Registration is now open Through May 31st!
This program includes five training sessions and ends with a FREE 5K for the runners and their families.
Training sessions will be Tuesdays nights June 10, 17, 24, July 8, 15. Sessions begin and end at Wooddale Park from 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. No running experience needed! We have program leads and running mentors to guide all ages at any pace.
Cost is $75. Our training will prepare you for the EGAA Celebrate Every Step 5K around Lake Harriet on Tuesday, July 22. Runners, friends and family are all welcome to participate for FREE!
Click on this link to register for Run Team: https://egaa.sportngin.com/register/form/343941971
EGAA Junior Board Opportunity
The EGAA is looking for rising Sophomores to join the Junior Board.
Responsibilities:
1-2 volunteer hours/month
Managing social media accounts
Promoting the EGAA
Two year commitment
Please contact: Jane Eilertson, Junior Board Director
Application and all requirements can be found under "Board'.
Super proud of our girls playing in the Flag Football Championships in Canton OH this weekend! Click on the image to read the story from Vikings.com!
The EGAA Junior Board recently volunteered at Feed My Starving Children. Our board packed 26 of 148 boxes! Congrats!
Letter from our President
Welcome to the 49th year of the Edina Girls Athletic Association!
The Edina Girls Athletic Association (EGAA) proudly offers programs for girls who live in Edina or attend Edina schools. The programs--Flag Football, Volleyball and Run Club--are designed to promote skill building, friendships, and a lifelong love of staying active. The EGAA believes that participation in sports teaches girls commitment, respect for others and sportsmanship. Physical activity and competition enhance the mental, psychological and spiritual health of all girls and young women.
Our focus is on our participating athletes, so each year we recognize and award 3-5 senior high school girls with academic scholarships. These awards are given to players who demonstrate good sportsmanship, have achieved academic success, and are involved in extracurricular activities at school and in their community.
EGAA is a non-profit organization driven by 15 volunteer Board members who plan, organize and run the athletic programs. We also provide a learning Board opportunity to high school juniors and seniors! We are so grateful for the many parents, siblings, and family friends that volunteer time to serve as coaches for the teams. In 2024 we need 4-6 new members to join the Board so we can continue to offer these recreational sports programs.
Board members are dedicated to improving the programs and opportunities we provide the girls in the community. We meet monthly, share ideas, collaborate on program details and deliver programs we are proud of, and the girls enjoy! Join us! Review the website, see the pictures, and learn more about The Edina Girls Athletic Association and how to become a new Board Member or volunteer. Please contact me or any of our Board members listed on the website with questions and interest.
Help us reach 50-years strong in our community!
Sincerely,
Laura Nielsen & Peggy Cepek
Co-Presidents EGAA
edinaegaa@gmail.com
Mission Statement
The EGAA believes that participation in sports teaches girls commitment, respect for others and sportsmanship. Physical activity and competition enhance the mental, psychological and spiritual health of all.
The core programs of Flag Football, Volleyball and Run Team--are designed to promote skill building, friendships, and a lifelong love of staying active.
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.