Lacrosse Canada National Development Team Program
Lacrosse Canada Announces Development Team Tryouts for U15, U17, and U19 Age Groups
East and West Regional Tryouts Set for December
Oshawa, ON - Lacrosse Canada is excited to announce the first-ever Development Team Tryouts for U15, U17, and U19 boys and girls, taking place in both the East and West regions this December. These tryouts will help identify athletes for the newly established Development Teams, a key initiative to foster growth and excellence in lacrosse across Canada. These teams are for field lacrosse.
For more information about what the program entails please click the link HERE
West Region Tryouts
The West Region tryouts will take place December 21-22, 2024, at Willoughby Community Park, Southeast Synthetic Turf Field, in Langley, BC.
The girls will be on Southeast Field
The boys will be on Southwest Field
- Tryout Schedule (West Region):
- December 21
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: U15 Girls/Boys
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: U17 Girls/Boys
- 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: U19 Girls/Boys
- December 22
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: U15 Girls/Boys
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: U17 Girls/Boys
- 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: U19 Girls/Boys
- December 21
East Region Tryouts
The East Region tryouts will be held December 27-28, 2024, at the Whitby Dome in Whitby ON. There are multiple fields at the Whitby Dome, when players arrive at Camp it will be communicated what field they are on.
- Tryout Schedule (East Region):
- December 27
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM: U15 Girls/Boys
- 11:00 PM - 2:00 PM: U17 Girls/Boys
- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: U19 Girls/Boys
- December 28
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: U15/U17/U19 Boys
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: U15/17/19 Girls
- December 27
Tryout Details:
- Price: $100
- Eligible Age Groups:
- U15: Birth years 2011-2012
- U17: Birth years 2009-2010
- U19: Birth years 2007-2008
“We are excited to launch the Lacrosse Canada Development Team program with these tryouts, which will allow us to identify and develop talented young players across the country,” said Terry Rayner, Executive Director of Lacrosse Canada. “These tryouts will be a critical step in developing the next generation of lacrosse stars and creating a stronger foundation for the sport in Canada.”
Registration Information:
Interested athletes must register in advance for the tryouts. Click the link below to be taken to registration. Registration will close on December 6th. Players must be in good standing with their PSO to attend these try outs.
LINK FOR REGISTRATION
About Lacrosse Canada
Founded in 1867, Lacrosse Canada is the governing body responsible for all aspects of lacrosse in Canada. Our organization is comprised of 11 Member Associations representing nearly 85,000 individual participants, including coaches, officials, and athletes of all ages and abilities. Lacrosse Canada’s mission is to honour the sport of lacrosse and its unique nation-building heritage, by engaging our members, leading our partners, and providing opportunities for all Canadians to participate. Lacrosse Canada oversees the delivery of numerous national championships and the participation of Team Canada at all international events sanctioned by World Lacrosse. Lacrosse Canada is proud to be affiliated with partners that share the same vision and values, including our corporate partners - Nike, CoachThem, Gait, Cascade, Normatec, Zoll, Signature Lacrosse, and Baron Rings - as well as our funding partners the Government of Canada, the Coaching Association of Canada, and the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation.
For more information, please contact:
Kealan Pilon
Communications Coordinator
Lacrosse Canada
Email: kealan@lacrosse.ca