Box Lacrosse Ages 5 - 16
Semiahmoo Minor Lacrosse offers an opportunity to play box lacrosse for players residing in South Surrey - White Rock, BC. Our association catchment is South of 40th Avenue, West of 196th Street.
As a team sport activity, box lacrosse is very manageable for players and families. It's financially affordable too. Commitment to lacrosse is normally 3 to 4 events per week, which includes practices and games. Box lacrosse season begins to roll in mid-March and continues through June. For older teams participating in a run to Provincials, the post season will extend into July. In addition to the regular season schedule, teams may elect to participate in a weekend travel tournament.
If you're new to box lacrosse, check out the Lacrosse Parents and Players Guide (CLA). Plus, here's a handy Equipment List detailing all the gear your player will need to get started.
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U7
Ages 5-6
SKILL DEVELOPMENT: Cradling, trap and scoop, catch, overhand pass, overhand shot, defensive body position
TACTICAL: Give-and-go, cutting
GOALIES: Goalies at this stage - rotate all players
EQUIPMENT: Helmet, mask, mouth guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, knee pads (optional), small stick, soft ball, jock/jill strap. Goalies: Category 1 equipment.
SCOREBOARD: No scores displayed No score sheets
OBJECTIVES FUN: •Introduce skills •Basic rules •Fair play •Physical activity •Play agility games (i.e. tag)
SUBS: Equal participation 3 minute shifts
BOX SIZE: Play cross-floor on 1/2 of box.
PLAYERS PER TEAM: 3 on 3, plus goalie 7 to 9 players per team.
CONTACT: None
OFFICIATING: Coaches remain on floor. Referees may be introduced. Modified CLA rules. No players sent to penalty box. Fall back rule applies.
FAMILY: Praise effort, not results; be positive; praise performance of both teams; do not yell instructions
PLAYERS: Honour the game; new friendships; equal participation; co-operation; volunteering
U9
Ages 7-8
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: Cradling, scoop, catch, overhand pass, overhand shot, defensive body position, face-off, creating space
TACTICAL: Give-and-go, cutting, face-off, floor positioning
GOALIES: Stance, angles, passing, stopping shots
EQUIPMENT: Helmet, mask, mouthguard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, knee pads (optional), small stick, jock/jill strap. Goalies: Category 1 equipment. OBJECTIVES: FUN •Introduce skills •Basic rules •Fair play •Physical activity •Train ABCs
SUBS: Equal participation. 3 minute shifts. All play goal.
BOX SIZE Regulation
PLAYERS PER TEAM: 5 on 5, plus goalie, 12-15 players per team
NET: 3 ft. wide x 3 ft. high.
CONTACT: Place and push
OFFICIATING: Referees introduced. Modified CLA rules. Fall back rule optional.
SCOREBOARD: Differential of more than 5 goals not displayed.
FAMILY: Praise effort, not results; be positive; praise performance of both teams; do not yell instructions
PLAYERS: Honour the game; new friendships; equal participation; teamwork; win with dignity & lose with grace; volunteering
U11
Ages 9-10
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: Cradling, scooping, catching, overhand pass, overhand shot, bounce shot, bull dodge, rolling, face-off, defensive body position, cross-checking, creating space
TACTICAL: Floor positions, Give and go, cutting, line changes, breakout, face-off
GOALIES: Stance, angles, passing, stopping shots
SUBS: Equal participation. All encouraged to play goal
EQUIPMENT: Helmet, gloves, mask, mouth guard. Knee (optional), elbow, shoulder, arm & kidney pads, jock/jill strap. Stick no shorter than 86.36cm (34”). Goalies: Category 1 equipment
SCOREBOARD: Score sheet is kept Differential of more than 5 goals is not displayed
OBJECTIVES:FUN •Introduce skills •Basic rules •Fair play •Physical activity •Train ABCs •Emphasize speed, flexibility
CONTACT: Option L: Full contact; Option A: Place and push; Option X: Equal pressure
BOXSIZE: Regulation
NET SIZE: 4’ wide by 4’ high
PLAYERS PER TEAM: 5 on 5, plus goalie 12 to 15 players per team, Select teams introduced
OFFICIATING: Referees introduced. Modified CLA rules. Fall back rule applies to Options A and X.
FAMILY: Praise effort, not results; be positive; praise performance of both teams; do not yell instructions
PLAYERS: Honour the game; new friendships; equal participation; teamwork; win with dignity & lose with grace; volunteering
U13
Ages 11-12
SKILLS INTRODUCED AT THIS LEVEL:
TECHNICAL: Inside shooting, faking, dodging, mid-pointing, open floor defence
TACTICAL: Picks & screens, set plays, 2-1s and 3-2s, breakout, sagging man-to-man defence, power play offence and defence, man-short offence
GOALIES: Stance, angles, passing, stopping shots, communication
EQUIPMENT: Helmet, gloves, mask, mouth guard. 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
OBJECTIVES: FUN •More advanced skills & tactics •Introduce competition •Introduce mental training •Basic rules & fair play •Physical activity •Train ABCs •Emphasize speed, flexibility
SCOREBOARD: Score sheet is kept
OFFICIATING: CLA rules
BOXSIZE: Regulation
NET SIZE: 4’ wide by 4’ high
PLAYERS PER TEAM: 5 on 5, plus goalie 12 to 15 players per team, Select teams introduced
FAMILY: Praise effort, not results; be positive; praise performance of both teams; do not yell instructions
PLAYERS: Honour the game; new friendships; equal participation; teamwork; win with dignity & lose with grace; volunteering
U15
Ages 13-14
SKILLS INTRODUCED AT THIS LEVEL:
TECHNICAL: Over-the-shoulder pass, sidearm shot
TACTICAL: Double teaming, presses, transitions
GOALIES: Stance, angles, passing, stopping shots, communication
OBJECTIVES: FUN & physical activity •Develop skills & tactics •Continue mental training •Ethics & fair play •Train ABCs •Emphasize stamina, aerobic capacity •Begin talent identification
SCOREBOARD: Score sheet is kept
OFFICIATING: CLA rules
CONTACT & EQUIPMENT: CLA rules
BOXSIZE: Regulation
NET SIZE: 4x4 feet
PLAYERS PER TEAM: 5 on 5, plus goalie 12 to 15 players per team Select teams introduced
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
U17
Ages 15-16
SKILLS INTRODUCED AT THIS LEVEL:
TECHNICAL: Develop and refine all skills
TACTICAL: Walling, 6-5, situational lacrosse
GOALIES: Stance, angles, passing, stopping shots, communication
OBJECTIVES: FUN & physical activity •Increase competition •Develop skills & tactics •Continue mental training •Ethics & fair play •Emphasize speed, aerobic capacity •Offer late-entry
SCOREBOARD: Score sheet is kept
OFFICIATING: CLA rules
CONTACT & EQUIPMENT: CLA rules
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
