We provide a safe, welcoming environment that develops fundamental lacrosse skills, teamwork, and love of the game. Fun and fair play come first.

• Inclusivity: Everyone plays, all season.
• Development: Skills before scores; players rotate positions when appropriate.
• Respect: Officials, opponents, teammates, facilities.

• Parents, spectators, and players must maintain respectful behaviour at all times—no abusive language or harassment.
• Bench areas are for rostered players and certified bench staff only.
• Discipline follows LMLA/OLA policies. Repeated issues may result in removal from a session or program.

See Policies & Forms for our full Code of Conduct & Zero Tolerance policy (OLA-aligned).

• Required: CSA-approved box helmet & facemask, mouthguard, gloves, arm pads, shoulder pads, athletic support, stick.
• Goalies: Association gear may be available—ask the Equipment Director.
• Label gear with player name; bring a filled water bottle.

Protective standards follow OLA rules. When in doubt, ask your coach or [email protected].

• Typical window: Spring (exact dates posted on the Organization Calendar).
• Weekly rhythm: ~1–2×/week (skills + local games) at Nichols Arena.
• Divisions: U5 (SoftLax), U9, U11, U13, U15 (U17 subject to demand).

See Ages & Fees for current birth-year mapping and program fees.

• Development League is participation-first: balanced shifts over the season.
• Coaches strive for equitable opportunities in skills and game situations.
• Communicate conflicts/absences early to help with fair rotations.

• U5 (SoftLax): station-based, no formal games; focus on movement & fun.
• U9: modified contact; emphasis on fundamentals and safe play.
• U11–U15: standard house rules; officials enforce OLA modifications for age.

Complete rule set: see Policies & Forms (OLA documents).

• Create a safe, positive environment; start/end on time.
• Plan sessions with skill stations & small-sided games.
• Ensure fair rotations; communicate expectations to families.
• Abide by certification, screening, and concussion protocols.

Resources: Coaches’ Corner • VSS

• Team updates via email and the website; check the Calendar before each week.
• Please report absences to your coach as early as possible.

Refunds follow the association policy. See How to Register or our Policies & Forms page for details.

• Stop participation immediately if a concussion is suspected; follow return-to-play protocols.
• Coaches complete incident reports as required.

See OLA concussion/return-to-play info on the Policies & Forms page.

• Parent helpers, bench staff, timekeepers are welcome.
• Screening (VSS) is required for bench staff. Start here: VSS

Interested in helping? Volunteer Sign-Up

What gear should I buy first? Helmet, mouthguard, stick, gloves; ask your coach about pads sizing.

Can my child try Rep later? Yes—Development is a great pathway to Rep in future seasons.

Where do I find dates/times? Always check the Organization Calendar.