junior lax program

junior lax program

Junior Lax is the first step in the TOP Lacrosse Player Pathway and offers a great opportunity for kids to learn the basics of lacrosse in a music-filled and energetic environment with a strong focus on movement, fundamentals, and FUN. The best part is at this age, no lacrosse background or experience is required, all aspects of this program are designed around having fun and keeping moving!

Overview

  • Beginner program, no lacrosse experience required 

  • 30-mins of skill development, 30-mins of gameplay

  • Boys & Girls 2018 to 2021 birthyears

  • Focus on athletic literacy, lacrosse fundamentals, and small-area gameplay

Equipment: hockey helmet w/ cage, hockey gloves, and lacrosse stick are required. We have plenty of sticks to borrow for new players!

For more information about the program, please email Technical Director Bennett Drake (bennett@topsports.ca).
Program Time Location Season Cost Registration
U5 Division (2020/2021) Sundays 9:00am-10:00am De La Salle College School April 27 - June 29 TBD  OPENS JAN 15TH
U7 Division (2018/2019) Sundays 9:00am-10:00am De La Salle College School April 27 - June 29 TBD  OPENS JAN 15TH

spring programs

Why Play Lacrosse

Lacrosse is widely considered the “Fastest Sport on Two Feet'' and offers players an excellent opportunity to develop foundational athletic skills that will directly translate to other sports like hockey, soccer, and basketball. Lacrosse is a high-tempo and action-packed game played on a smaller soccer field, resulting in more time with the ball, more scoring, and fewer stoppages. Many NHL legends like Wayne Gretzky, John Tavares, and Steven Stamkos credit lacrosse with helping develop their hockey skills in the off-season and offer an alternative to year-round hockey or soccer.

Lacrosse in the OLYMPICS!

In 2023 the IOC approved Sixes Lacrosse as an official Olympic sport for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics! This news is an incredible step for lacrosse on the global stage and will go a long way for the long-term growth of the sport. 

frequently asked questions

    • Develops offensive creativity, vision, and play-making skills

    • Builds strength, endurance, and hand-eye coordination

    • Teaches proper body contact, body positioning, and ball protection skills

    • Reinforces the importance of speed, quickness, and agility

    • Play both offensive and defensive positions and learn to transition quicker

    • Boys or Girls Lacrosse Stick

    • Cleats (soccer or lacrosse)

    • Helmet w/ cage (hockey or lacrosse)

    • Gloves (hockey or lacrosse)

    • Jock (recommended)

    • Jersey (provided)

    • Shorts

  • During the Junior Lax program, each session typically includes 30 minutes of skill development and 25 minutes of small-area games, depending on the week. During the skill development portion, players will rotate through various activities, alternating between "teaching" stations and "mini-game" stations. We believe that this balance between technical instruction and gameplay will help participants learn the fundamental skills of lacrosse and also foster a love for the sport. During the small-area games portion players will be split into teams and play an age-appropriate version of lacrosse in a 3v3 or 4v4 format to encourage all players to get involved and maximize touches.