The Mercer Island Lacrosse Club was founded in 1993, when it managed boys' lacrosse teams at the high school level. In 2010, in addition to three high school teams, the club manages 12 teams covering boys in first grade through middle school, including a select team of 7th and 8th graders called the Black Team. The club oversees season league play, fall ball play and summer camps. The club is governed by a volunteer board, with Ian O'Hearn serving as Program Manager, as well as the high school varsity coach. Since 2002 when O'Hearn joined the program, the club has expanded from four teams to 15. During spring break, varsity high school players travel to New York to seek out the best competition in the country. Also in the spring, the club hosts the Northwest Invitational Tournament, which has drawn high-level teams from Canada, Oregon, Texas and New York. The club relies on fundraisers which include the well-known Christmas tree pickup/recycling program, and the annual sale of holiday poinsettias and wreaths.
Northwest Junior Football has more than 1,300 kids enrolled in its junior football league. The league has served the northern King and southern Snohomish counties since 1958. There are more than 63 teams and 500 cheerleaders actively involved with this great football league. Come, join and participate in this fantastic after-school sport!
The Eastside Basketball Club is a nonprofit organization that provides elite basketball training for teams and individuals. Located in Marymoor Park, it offers training classes and team opportunities for boys and girls from fourth grade through high school. The award-winning coaches have many years of experience, and they are enthusiastic and professional in their approach to coaching.
The Eastside Basketball Club provides classes with a variety of pricing options, ranging from one class per week to full season memberships. Its philosophy is to strive to instill life lessons in young boys and girls through hard work, dedication, positive attitude and teamwork. Team membership requires a tryout, and the teams regularly compete in tournaments.