Lax development program

Lax Development program

TOP Lacrosse Development Programs are designed for boys and girls ages 7-14 who are new to lacrosse or looking to improve their skills in an age-appropriate and dynamic environment. We divide the group by age and skill in a careful and appropriate manner so that opposite ends of this age spectrum are not competing against one another.

Overview

  • Sundays, 1.5-hour session (45 mins skills + 45 mins games)

  • Wednesdays, 1.25-hour session (40 mins skills + 35 mins games)

  • U9 to U13 divisions (2012 to 2017 birthyears)

  • Two year age divisions (U9, U11, & U13)

  • Small area style gameplay, no body checking allowed

  • Groups will be monitored and changes may be made in order to maintain competitiveness

  • No lacrosse experience required 

  • Professional Coaches

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

All sessions will take place at Bialik Hebrew Day School - Himel Campus field. Pending any field closures, other facilities may be used.

SPRING PROGRAMS

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 23 AT 5PM
Program Time Location Season Cost Registration
U9 Division (2016/2017) Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:15pm Bialik Hebrew Day School April 30 - June 25 $350 + HST REGISTER HERE
U9 Division (2016/2017) Sundays 11:00am-12:30pm Bialik Hebrew Day School April 27 - June 22 $350 + HST REGISTER HERE
U11 Division (2014/2015) Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:15pm Bialik Hebrew Day School April 30 - June 25 $350 + HST REGISTER HERE
U11 Division (2014/2015) Sundays 11:00am-12:30pm Bialik Hebrew Day School April 27 - June 22 $350 + HST REGISTER HERE
U13 Division (2012/2013) Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:15pm Bialik Hebrew Day School April 30 - June 25 $350 + HST REGISTER HERE
U13 Division (2012/2013) Sundays 11:00am-12:30pm Bialik Hebrew Day School April 27 - June 22 $350 + HST REGISTER HERE

SAVE $150 WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR BOTH THE WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY SESSIONS!

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.

Sixes Lacrosse in the OLYMPICS!

In 2023 the IOC approved Sixes Field 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 overall growth of the sport. While many countries play lacrosse worldwide, not many play lacrosse at the grassroots level which we are so lucky to have here in North America. The Sixes lacrosse format is a very approachable way to introduce the sport to new players worldwide, and with fewer rules to learn, the casual viewer will have a much easier time digesting the sport on TV.

For more information about the program, please email Technical Director Bennett Drake (bennett@topsports.ca).

frequently asked questions

  • The first half of each weekly session will feature a comprehensive skills development practice led by our professional coaching staff, focusing on fundamental skills like scooping, cradling, shooting, passing, and body positioning. The second half of each weekly session will feature non-stop gameplay where players will have the opportunity to translate their new skills directly into games and receive in-game coaching and feedback.

    • 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

  • Hockey equipment can be used in substitute for lacrosse gear.

    • Boys Lacrosse Stick

    • Cleats (soccer or lacrosse)

    • Helmet w/ cage (hockey or lacrosse)

    • Gloves (hockey or lacrosse)

    • Shoulder pads (hockey or lacrosse)

    • Elbow pads (hockey or lacrosse)

    • Jock

    • Mouthguard (recommended)

    • Jersey (provided)

    • Shorts

  • We encourage players to sign up with friends, and every effort will be made to place friends in the same group for the majority of the sessions. Limit to one friend request per player.

program streams

Lax Development Program U9 Level: Recreational 
Ages: 7 and 8, Coed
Seasons: Spring & Fall
Commitment: 1-2x week

Lax Development Program U11 Level: Recreational 
Ages: 9 and 10, Coed
Seasons: Spring & Fall
Commitment: 1-2x week

Lax Development Program U13
Level: Recreational 
Ages: 11 and 12, Coed
Seasons: Spring & Fall
Commitment: 1-2x week

Junior Lax
Level: Recreational 
Ages: 4-6, Coed
Seasons: Spring & Fall
Commitment: 1-2x week

OUR CORE VALUES

#1 - Quality practice time over quantity of games

"Practice does not make perfect.  Perfect practice makes perfect." 
- Vince Lombardi

#3 - Focus on long-term athletic development that promotes well-rounded athletes

"Forget about winning and losing - put your focus on learning and developing.  It's a much better long-term strategy, trust me."
- Nicolas Gregoriades

#2 - Consistent, convenient, manageable schedule that allows for and encourages multi-sport play

"It is not enough to be busy... The question is: what are we busy about?"
- Henry David Thoreau

#4 - High-quality coaching that builds character

"A good Coach can change a GAME, A great coach can change a LIFE."
- John Wooden