CONGRATS TO OUR 2022 EGAA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: Macy Iyer, Katharine Stechmann, Jenna Sorenson, Eleanor Brothers and Audrey Keeley
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2022 SUMMER RUN TEAM!
Register now for EGAA's Run Team where the emphasis is on FUN!
- 6 Run Team Sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays: July 19, July 21, July 26, July 28, August 2, August 4.
- All Run Team sessions begin and end at Wooddale Park from 6:30-7:15.
- All runners of all skill levels in Grades 4-8 are welcome!
- Included in $75 registration is a Celebrate Every Step Family 5K Wednesday, August 10 at 6:30pm Lake Harriet Bandshell for ALL family members.
- Registration is $75.
2022 FLAG FOOTBALL REGISTRATION COMING JUNE 14 AT 9:00AM!
EGAA Flag Football 2022 is going back to 6 Tuesday nights under the lights! Join us for a favorite fall activity in Edina where the emphasis is on FUN! Here are the program details:
Opening night: Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Games from 5:30-8:30pm
Regular Season: Tuesday nights: September 6, September 13, September 20, September 27 and October 4. Games from 5:30-8:30pm.
Playoff Sunday: October 9. Games from Noon-5pm
Championship Tuesday: October 11. Games at 6:00pm and 7:00pm.
Cost: $110 - pay by credit card or Edina Community Connection Card.
This program depends on parent volunteer coaches. Please consider coaching your daughter's team. You can sign up to coach as part of the registration process.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 14 at 9:00am and ends Tuesday, July 5 at 11pm/or when age groups fill up. Don't delay in registering, historically this program fills up fast and it is impossible to add people after the July 5 deadline.
KICKBALL UPDATES
RAIN MAKE UP DAY
Wednesday, May 25 from 4:00-5:00 will be the make up date.
Spring Kickball Details
Kickball Program runs 5 Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00PM at Countryside Park Fields (6240 Tracy Ave S.):
April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18 with a rain date of May 25.
Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle!
EGAA 2019 Edina Strong 5K
Letter from our President
Welcome to the 48th year of the Edina Girls Athletic Association!
The Edina Girls Athletic Association proudly offers three programs for girls who live in Edina or attend Edina schools. These programs are: Flag Football, Volleyball and Run Club. All programs are designed to offer skill building, friendships and a lifelong love of sports. The EGAA believes that sports teaches girls commitment, respect for others and sportsmanship. Physical activity and competition enhances the mental, psychological and spiritual health of all girls and young women.
We are especially excited about our upcoming 2021-2022 season. The Flag Football season kicks off in August. Our ever popular concession nights will be back for our Tuesday flag football games. This is great way to grab dinner with your family as you watch the game.
EGAA believes in our athletes, so each year we recognize and award 4 to 6 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 extracurricular 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 25 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,
Karla Venell
President EGAA
karla.venell@venell.com
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.