U9

U9 Info

Registration is based on the player's birth year.   For a listing of the registration divisions and their corresponding birth years, please check out our registration page.  HERE

The U9 Program is an in-house league.

For the 2023 Season U9 birth years are 2016, 2015.  

Possible dates for practices and games for 8U could be rotating Tuesdays/Wednesdays (depending on our team numbers) from 6 - 7 pm or 7 - 8 pm and Saturdays (10 am start in most circumstances). 

Season Start and End Dates:  Approximately mid-April to end of June and ends with a city-wide festival with play against other clubs.

Location:  Huntington Hills Arena or Mount Pleasant Arena

Inter-Club Games:    We may hold inter-club games with other clubs and these would only take place on Saturdays.

8U is for players aged 7 and 8 (as at December 31 of current year).

Friend Request:  We do accept friend requests (one player request per player) in this division.  The request must be reciprocal (both families agree to the request).  Please mention this request in the comment section of the questionnaire at time of registration.  We will do our best to accommodate the friend requests received, but in the event we obtain too many, it will be done on a case-by-case basis.

The U9 Program follows the guidelines of the Canadian Lacrosse Association Long Term Athlete Development Plan.

*  Players on the Floor:  5 on 5 plus a goalie and play full floor
*  Nets:  3‘ x 3‘
*  Contact:  Place and Push
*  Score:  Differential of more than 5 goals not displayed
*  Referees:  Introduced and call penalties and explain violations; player who repeatedly commit rule violations will be sent off the floor.
*  Shifts:  3 minutes
*  Special Rules:  Fall Back Rule applies when the goaltender is in possession of the ball.   All defensive players must enter the neutral zone where they must wait until the
       ball crosses the restraining line.   The goalie must pass the ball to one of the offensive players who must be at least 9 feet from the crease.
*  After each goal and the end of each shift, play shall start with the goalkeeper of the team that was scored on or was in possession of the ball at the end of the shift
       and the defensive players shall fall back to their zone.
*  Sessions:  1 Hour games -- 3 - 12 minute run time periods.
*  Score is kept and entered into the League Management System.
*  8U requires full gear.   Please see our required equipment list.   HERE

Please consult ALA Regulation 15.16 for full 8U rules.

The purpose of the U9 Program is to introduce, emphasize and develop the fundamental skills of the game of lacrosse.  The focus of the practices as well as games is to promote an environment that encourages participation, skill development and above all else an enjoyment of the game of lacrosse.
At the end of the season (early July), a special "U9/U11 Tournament" is held where teams have an opportunity to attend to play other U9 teams in Alberta in a fun atmosphere.
For more information regarding the U9 Division, please contact the U9 Division Coordinator.