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Lacrosse is an excitinggame with a proud historyin Canada.

Lacrosse for Life is a player developmentpathway that helps Canadian kids get intolacrosse, have fun, learn skills, and developto their full potential over the long term. It’sbased on the best practices in sport trainingand coaching from around the world, and it’sour way of keeping lacrosse fun and safe forkids of all ages and sizes, even while wedevelop the champions of tomorrow.


Table of Contents

Growing with Lacrosse . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Doing It Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

BOX LACROSSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Active Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

FUNdamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Learning to Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Training to Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Learning to Compete . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Training to Compete . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Learning to Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Training to Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Active for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

WOMEN’S FIELD LACROSSE . . . . . . . . 23

Active Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

FUNdamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25


Training to Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Learning & Training to Compete . . . 30

Learning & Training to Win . . . . . . . 31

Active for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

MEN’S FIELD LACROSSE . . . . . . . . . . 33

Active Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

FUNdamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37


Training to Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Learning to Compete . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Training to Compete . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Learning to Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Training to Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Active for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Long-Term AthleteDevelopment (LTAD)

What?Lacrosse for Life is based on the Long-TermAthlete Development concept (LTAD), a wayof coaching and training that matches sportsprograms to the physical, mental andemotional stages of kids as they grow.

How?LTAD describes the different stages andchanges as young athletes grow from child-hood through their teens, recommendingmodified game formats and training sched-ules to suit each stage.

Why?With LTAD, more kids start playing, more kidskeep playing, and more athletes achieveexcellence in our proud Canadian pastime.

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FUNdamentalsFemales 6 to 7Males 6 to 10

Training to Train

Females 11 to 14Males 12 to 16

Learning & Training to

CompeteFemales 15-21+/-Males 16-23+/-

Learning & Training to Win

17+/-

Active Start0 to 6 years

Learning to Train

Females 8 to 10Males 10 to 12

all agesActive for LifeActive for Life

Growing with LacrosseLacrosse for Life identifies seven basic stages for developing lacrosse players:

Learning & Training to WinPlayers train solely for competitive results.

Active for LifePlayers move from formalcompetition and focus onwellness.

Active Start Young children begin basic play.

FUNdamentalsLater childhood providesmore structure but emphasizes FUN.

Learning to TrainPre-teens prepare for structured training.

Training to TrainEarly teens build training capacities.

Learning & Training to CompeteOlder teens start training to compete for titles.

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Doing It RightHow we behave as players, coaches and parents has a big impact on the development of our sport. Lacrosse for Life suggests we set the right example.

PLAYER Code of Conduct

• Honour the game. • Play by the rules. • Respect your opponents. • Be a team player – attend all practices and games. • Remember that winning isn’t everything – have fun, improve skills, and do your best. • Acknowledge the good play of ALL players – both teammates and opponents. • Play because you want to, not because your parents or coaches want you to. • Show respect to all coaches, officials, players and fans.

COACH Code of Conduct

• Set a positive example in conduct and coaching. • Put players’ interests and welfare above your own. • Treat everyone fairly, regardless of gender, ethnicity, colour or other traits.• Direct coaching comments at performances, not persons. • Make training activities suitable for player age, experience, ability and fitness level. • Pursue opportunities for coaching development. • Treat opponents and officials with respect. • Respect your players’ academic needs.

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PARENT Code of Conduct

• Remember that your child plays sport for his or her enjoyment, notyours.

• Teach your child that the effort is more important than the outcome. • Praise your child for competing fairly and trying hard. • Never yell at your child for making a mistake or losing a

competition. • Applaud good playing performances by both your child's team and

the opponents. • Do not force your child to participate in sports. • Encourage your child to play by the rules.• Respect game officials, team members, opponents and fans.• Show appreciation for volunteers.

Find Out More

Interested in learning more about coaching or playing lacrosse? TheCanadian Lacrosse Association and your Provincial LacrosseAssociation can direct you to lacrosse programs and clubs near you.They can also provide you with information on upcoming courses forcoaches and referees.

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In recognition of the variance of talent and availability of time and resourcesbetween its member associations, the Canadian Lacrosse Association hascreated a matrix of options for implementation for a number of the stages inthis document. The affected stages will be split up into Options L, A and X.The amount of variance differs between member associations and thereforeeach member association has been classified as type 1, 2 or 3.

TYPE 1 MAs: Clubs can choose to implement Option L, A or X at each stage.

Type 1 MAs: BCLA, ALA, OLA

TYPE 2 MAs: Clubs can choose to implement Option A or X ateach stage.

Type 2 MAs: FCQ

TYPE 3 MAs: Clubs must implement Option X at each stage.

Type 3 MAs: SLA, MLA, LNB, LNS, Can-Am, ILA

THE MATRIXTHE MATRIX


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BOX LACROSSE BOX LACROSSE


COACH CERTIFICATION: COMMUNITY-INITIATION

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LBOX LACROSSE - Active Start Mini-Tyke: 6 and underBOX LACROSSE - Active Start

FAMILY: Praise effort, not results; be positive; praise performance of both teams; do not yell instructionsPLAYERS: Honour the game; new friendships; equal participation; co-operation; new experiences; volunteering

TECHNICALCradling, trap and scoop, catch,overhand pass,overhand shot,defensive bodyposition

TACTICALGive-and-go,cutting

GOALIESGoalies at thisstage - rotate allplayers

SUSTENANCE

Water bottle, healthysnacks. No pop,

chips or sugar

SESSIONS

5 min warm-up,3x12 straighttime, 3 min

breaks, cooldown

LTA

D O

BJ

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TIV

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FUN• Introduce skills• Basic rules• Fair play• Physical

activity• Play agility

games (i.e. tag)

SUBS

Equal participation3 minute shifts

COACH CERTIFICATION: COMMUNITY-INITIATION OPTION L

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CONTACT

Body position

X

NET

3 ft. wide x 3 ft. high.Net tail 3 ft. from

boards.

BOX SIZERegulation

PLAYERS PER TEAM5 on 5, plus goalie,

12-15 players per team

x

x

o

o

x

xx o o

x

o

o

SCOREBOARD

No scores displayedNo score sheets

VISITORSHOME

00X XEQUIPMENT

Helmet, mask, knee pads(optional), small stick,soft ball, jock/jill strap.

Goalies: Category 1equipment.

CL

A

RU

LE

SOFFICIATING

Coaches remain on floor. Referees

may be introduced.Modified CLA

rules. Fall backrule (optional).


SUSTENANCE


chips or sugar


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FAMILY: Praise effort, not results; be positive; praise performance of both teams; do not yell instructionsPLAYERS: Honour the game; new friendships; equal participation; co-operation; volunteering

TECHNICALCradling, trap and scoop, catch,overhand pass,overhand shot,defensive bodyposition


GOALIESGoalies at thisstage - rotate allplayers

EQUIPMENT

Helmet, mask, kneepads (optional), smallstick, soft ball, jock/jill

strap. Goalies: Category1 equipment.

SESSIONS

2 x 15 min. skill training

2 x 15 min. gamesNo face-offs

SCOREBOARD


VISITORSHOME

00X X

LTA

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TIV

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games (i.e. tag)

SUBS



BOX SIZEPlay cross-floor on 1/2 of box.

PLAYERS PER TEAM3 on 3, plus goalie

7 to 9 players per team

3v3

3v3

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OPTION A

CONTACT

Body position

X

NET


boards.C

LA

R

UL

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OFFICIATING

Coaches remain onfloor. Referees may beintroduced. ModifiedCLA rules. No playerssent to penalty box.

Fall back rule applies.



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FAMILY: Praise effort, not results; be positive; praise performance of both teams; do not yell instructionsPLAYERS: Honour the game; new friendships; equal participation; co-operation; new experiences; volunteering

TECHNICALCradling, trap and scoop,catch, overhandpass, overhandshot, defensivebody position


GOALIESNo goalies atthis stage

SUSTENANCE


chips or sugar

LTA

D O

BJ

EC

TIV

ES



games (i.e. tag)

SUBS


COACH CERTIFICATION: COMMUNITY-INITIATION OPTION X

1100

CONTACT

Body position

X

NET


boards.

SCOREBOARD


VISITORSHOME

00X XEQUIPMENT

Helmet, mask, kneepads (optional),

small stick, soft ball,jock/jill strap.

CL

A

RU

LE

S


PLAYERS PER TEAM3 on 3, NO goalie,


3v3

3v3

SESSIONS



OFFICIATING

Coaches remain on floor. Referees

may be intro-duced. ModifiedCLA rules. Fall

back rule applies.


CL

A

RU

LE

S


BOX LACROSSE - FUNdamentals 1 Tyke: 7-8BOX LACROSSE - FUNdamentals 1

FAMILY: Praise effort, not results; be positive; praise performance of both teams; do not yell instructionsPLAYERS: Honour the game; new friendships; equal participation; teamwork; win with dignity & lose with grace; volunteering

SUBS

Equal participation. 3 minute shifts.

All play goal.

NET


boards.

CONTACT

Place and push

SUSTENANCE


chips or sugar

EQUIPMENT

Helmet, mask, knee pads(optional), small stick,

soft ball (optional),jock/jill strap. Goalies:Category 1 equipment.

SESSIONS

5 min warm-up,3x12 straighttime, 3 min.breaks, cool

down

X

SCOREBOARD

Differential of morethan 5 goals not

displayed.

VISITORSHOME

00

SK

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L TECHNICALCradling, scoop,catch, overhandpass, overhandshot, defensivebody position,face-off, creatingspace

TACTICALGive-and-go,cutting, face-off,floor positioning

GOALIESStance, angles,passing, stoppingshots

LTA

D O

BJ

EC

TIV

ES


activity• Train ABCs


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BOX SIZERegulation

PLAYERS PER TEAM5 on 5, plus goalie,


x

x

o

o

x

xx o o

x

o

o

OPTION L

OFFICIATING

Referees intro-duced. Modified

CLA rules. Fall back rule optional.


CL

A

RU

LE

SEQUIPMENT






SUBS


All play goal.

CONTACT

Equal pressure

SUSTENANCE


chips or sugar

SESSIONS


2 x 15 min. games

X

SCOREBOARD


Use roster sheet forlegal purposes

VISITORSHOME

00X X

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LTA

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1122

BOX SIZEPlay modified floor length



4 v 4

OPTION A

NET


boards.

OFFICIATING

Coaches remain onfloor. Referees may

be introduced.Modified CLA rules.

No players sent to penalty box.


CL

A

RU

LE

SSCOREBOARD


Use roster sheet forlegal purposes

VISITORSHOME

00X X




SUBS


All play goal.

SUSTENANCE


chips or sugar

SESSIONS



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OPTION X

NET


boards.

CONTACT

Body position

X


PLAYERS PER TEAM3 on 3, plus goalie (optional),


3v3

3v3

EQUIPMENT



OFFICIATING

Coaches managegames. Modified CLA

rules. No playerssent to penalty box.Coaches stop play & explain whistles.


CL

A

RU

LE

S


BOX LACROSSE - FUNdamentals 2 Novice: 9-10BOX LACROSSE - FUNdamentals 2


SUBS

Equal participation. All encouraged to

play goal

SUSTENANCE


chips or sugar

EQUIPMENT

Helmet, gloves, mask, mouthguard.Knee (optional), elbow, shoulder,arm & kidney pads, jock/jill strap.

Stick no shorter than 86.36 cm (34”).Goalies: Category 1 equipment

GAMES

5 min warm-up, 3x12straight time, 3 minbreaks, cool down

SCOREBOARD

Score sheet is keptDifferential of morethan 5 goals is not

displayed

VISITORSHOME

0 0

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D A

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HIS

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L

TECHNICALCradling, scooping,catching, overhandpass, overhand shot,bounce shot, bulldodge, rolling, face-off,defensive body position,cross-checking, creat-ing space

TACTICALFloor positions, Give-and-go, cutting, linechanges, breakout,face-off

GOALIESStance, angles, passing,stopping shots

LTA

D O

BJ

EC

TIV

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FUN• Introduce skills• Basic rules• Fair play• Physical activity• Train ABCs• Emphasize speed,

flexibility

COACH CERTIFICATION: COMMUNITY-DEVELOPMENT

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CONTACT

Option L: Full contactOption A: Place and pushOption X: Equal pressure

BOX SIZE: RegulationNET SIZE: 4’ wide by 4’ high



x

x

o

o

x

xx o o

x

o

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OFFICIATING

Referees intro-duced. Modified

CLA rules.Fall back rule

applies to Options A and X.


CL

A

RU

LE

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BOX LACROSSE - Learning to Train Pee Wee: 11-12

SUSTENANCE


chips or sugar

EQUIPMENT

Helmet, gloves, mask, mouthguard.Knee (optional), elbow, shoulder,arm & kidney pads, jock/jill strap.

Stick no shorter than 86.36 cm (34”).Goalies: Category 2 equipment

CONTACT

CLA rules

GAMES

10 min. warm-up 2 x 15 min. straight time

1 x 15 min. stop time3 minute breaks

Cool downSK

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L TECHNICALInside shooting, faking,dodging, mid-pointing,open floor defence

TACTICALPicks & screens, setplays, 2-1s and 3-2s,breakout, sagging man-to-man defence, powerplay offence anddefence, man-shortoffence

GOALIESStance, angles, passing,stopping shots, commu-nication

LTA

D O

BJ

EC

TIV

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FUN• More advanced skills

& tactics• Introduce competition• Introduce mental

training• Basic rules & fair play• Physical activity• Train ABCs• Emphasize speed,

flexibilitySCOREBOARD

Score sheet is kept

OFFICIATINGCLA rules

VISITORSHOME

0 0

COACH CERTIFICATION: COMMUNITY-DEVELOPMENT

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BOX LACROSSE - Learning to Train

GROWTH - PHV (Peak Height Velocity)

Measure annually

BOX SIZE: RegulationNET SIZE: 4’ wide by 4’ high



x

x

o

o

x

xx o o

x

o

o


CL

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BOX LACROSSE - Training to Train 1 Bantam: 13-14BOX LACROSSE - Training to Train 1

FAMILY: Praise effort, not results; be positive; praise performance of both teams; do not yell instructions. PLAYERS: Honour the game; new friendships; equal participation; win with dignity & lose with grace; personal & team goals; volunteering

SUSTENANCE


chips or sugarSK

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L

TECHNICALOver-the-shoulder pass,sidearm shot

TACTICALDouble teaming, presses, transitions

GOALIESStance, angles,passing, stopping shots, communication

LTA

D O

BJ

EC

TIV

ES

FUN & physical activity• Develop skills &

tactics• Continue mental

training• Ethics & fair play• Train ABCs• Emphasize

stamina, aerobiccapacity

• Begin talent identification SCOREBOARD

Score sheet is kept


VISITORSHOME

0 0

COACH CERTIFICATION: COMPETITION-INTRODUCTION

GAMES

10 min. warm-up 3 x 15 min. stop time

5 minute breaksCool down

CONTACT & EQUIPMENT

CLA rules

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Measure quarterly

BOX SIZE: RegulationNET SIZE: 4x4 feet


12 to 15 players per teamSelect teams introduced

x

x

o

o

x

xx o o

x

o

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CL

A

RU

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BOX LACROSSE - Training to Train 2 Midget: 15-16BOX LACROSSE - Training to Train 2

FAMILY: Praise effort, not results; be positive; praise performance of both teams; do not yell instructions. PLAYERS: Honour the game; new friendships; equal participation; win with dignity & lose with grace; personal & team goals; volunteering

SUSTENANCE


chips or sugar

COACH CERTIFICATION: COMPETITION-INTRODUCTION

SCOREBOARDScore sheet is kept


VISITORSHOME

0 0

SK

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L

TECHNICALDevelop and refine allskills

TACTICALWalling, 6-5, situational lacrosse

GOALIESStance, angles,passing, stoppingshots, communication

LTA

D O

BJ

EC

TIV

ES FUN & physical activity

• Increase competition• Develop skills &

tactics• Continue mental

training• Ethics & fair play• Emphasize speed,

aerobic capacity• Offer late-entry

GAMES



CONTACT & EQUIPMENT

CLA rules

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Measure quarterly

BOX SIZE: RegulationNET SIZE: 4x4 feet


15 to 20 players per teamSelect teams

x

x

o

o

x

xx o o

x

o

o


CL

A

RU

LE

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BOX LACROSSE - Learning to Compete Intermediate/Junior: 17-19 BOX LACROSSE - Learning to Compete

FAMILY: Praise effort, not results; be positive; praise performance of both teams; do not yell instructionsPLAYERS: Honour the game; new friendships; win with dignity & lose with grace; personal & team goals; volunteering

COACH CERTIFICATION: COMPETITION-DEVELOPMENT

SUSTENANCE

Advanced hydration& nutrition



VISITORSHOME

0 0

SK

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S A

T T

HIS

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L TECHNICALRefine all skills

TACTICALDevelop andrefine all tactics

GOALIESDevelop andrefine all skills

LTA

D O

BJ

EC

TIV

ES

• Increasecompetition

• Advanced skills& tactics

• Introduce year-round physicaltraining

• Train strength• Ethics & fair play• Continue mental

training• Continue

late-entry• Begin specializ-

ing in lacrosse

GAMES



CONTACT & EQUIPMENT

CLA rules

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BOX/ NET SIZE: Regulation



x

x

o

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x

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x

o

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CL

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BOX LACROSSE - Training to Compete Junior: 20-21BOX LACROSSE - Training to Compete COACH CERTIFICATION: COMPETITION-DEVELOPMENT



VISITORSHOME

0 0

SUSTENANCE


SK

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S A

T T

HIS

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L TECHNICALRefine all skills

TACTICALRefine all tactics

GOALIESRefine all skills

LTA

D O

BJ

EC

TIV

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• Increase competition

• Advanced skills& tactics

• Introduce year-round physicaltraining

• Ethics & fairplay

• Develop mentaltraining

• Specialize inlacrosse


GAMES



CONTACT & EQUIPMENT

CLA rules

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x

x

o

o

x

xx o o

x

o

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CL

A

RU

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BOX LACROSSE - Learning to Win Junior A/Senior B: 20+BOX LACROSSE - Learning to Win

SUSTENANCE


COACH CERTIFICATION: COMPETITION-HIGH PERFORMANCE



VISITORSHOME

0 0

SK

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S A

T T

HIS

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L TECHNICALRefine and perfectall skills

TACTICALRefine and perfectall tactics

GOALIESRefine and perfectall skills

LTA

D O

BJ

EC

TIV

ES

• Winning titles• Advanced skills

& tactics• Year-round

physical training• Training environ-

ment with full PerformanceEnhancement Team support

• Ethics & fair play• Continue mental

training• Specialize in

lacrosse


CONTACT & EQUIPMENT

CLA rules

GAMES



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x

x

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x

xx o o

x

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CL

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BOX LACROSSE - Training to Win Senior A/Major/National Team: 20+BOX LACROSSE - Training to Win

SUSTENANCE


COACH CERTIFICATION: COMPETITION-HIGH PERFORMANCE

SK

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T T

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L

TECHNICALPerfect all skills

TACTICALPerfect all tactics

GOALIESPerfect all skills

LTA

D O

BJ

EC

TIV

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• Winning titles• Advanced skills

& tactics• Year-round

physical training• Training

environment withfull PerformanceEnhancement Team support

• Refine mental training

• Specialize inlacrosse

• Ethics, fair play,excellence &respect



VISITORSHOME

0 0

CONTACT & EQUIPMENT

CLA rules

GAMES





25 players per teamSelect teams

x

x

o

o

x

xx o o

x

o

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BOX LACROSSE - Active for Life Competitive (Senior B&C)/Recreational (Masters)BOX LACROSSE - Active for Life

SUSTENANCE

Competitive:Advanced hydration

& nutritionRecreational: Water

SCOREBOARD

Score sheet is kept

VISITORSHOME

00EQUIPMENT

Competitive: CLA RulesRecreational: Helmet, mask,

gloves, Category 3 equipment(goalies)

OFFICIATING

Competitive: CLA Rules

Recreational:Modified Rules

[See Appendix A -Masters Rules (Box)]

CONTACT

Competitive: CLA rulesRecreational:

Modified CLA rules

SK

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L TECHNICALMaintain all skills

TACTICALMaintain all tactics

GOALIESMaintain all skills

LTA

D O

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TIV

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• Wellness and recreation

• Divisions by skill, competitionand recreation

• Giving back tolacrosse

• Fun, fairness & stayinghealthy

FAMILY: Praise effort, not results; be positive; praise performance of both teams; do not yell instructionsPLAYERS: Honour the game; new friendships; enjoy participation; win with dignity & lose with grace; volunteering

GAMESCompetitive: 30min. warm-up,3x20 min. stoptime, 10 min.

breaks, cool downRecreational: 5 min. warm-up, 2x15 min. straight time,1x12 min stop time, 3 min.

breaks, cool down

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PLAYERS PER TEAMCompetitive: 25 players

Recreational: 12-20 players

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Tel: 613 260-2028Fax: 613 260-2029

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