Box local league

  • Local League is a great place for players interested in lacrosse to learn, hone and develop their skills locally. The program consists of skills/drills and inter-squad games. During the games, our local League teams are carefully constructed and rebalanced by the coaches to ensure the most even competition possible week to week.

  • This age chart is for Local League registration, and only for the 2025 season:

    U5 - 2021/2022

    U7 -2019/2020

    U9 - 2017/2018

    U11 - 2015/2016

    U13 - 2013/2014

  • No! There is no residency requirement for Local League. Players participating in Local League lacrosse exclusively are able to register with any centre of their choice, regardless of where they live. No release required.

    *Players looking to register for a Rep program and living outside this boundary must check with the registrar to determine if Owen Sound is their home club.

  • Due to the upcoming renovations at the Bayshore Community Centre, our local league program will take place outside at Victoria Park during the 2025 season. In addition to the outdoor practices, the U9-U13 groups will also have an additional 2-4 inter-squad games scheduled on weekends inside a local arena.

SOFT LACROSSE (U5)

The OSML Soft lacrosse program introduces kids, ages 3 and 4, to lacrosse in a safe and fun environment. The program runs for 8 weeks, May 12-June 30th from 5:15PM-6PM.

  • When do they play? Mondays at 5:15 pm

    Start Date: May 12, 2025

    End Date: June 30th, 2025

    Location: Victoria Park

    Required Equipment: Players are required to have running shoes, a lacrosse stick, gloves and a helmet with face mask.

LOCAL LEAGUE (U7)

Our U7 local league takes place once per week on Monday nights at 6PM, starting April 28th and ending June 30th (10 weeks). Practices will consist of skills, drills and inter-squad scrimmages (modified contact). The groups will be divided into U6 and U7 players.

  • When do they play? Mondays at 6:00pm

    Start Date: April 28, 2025

    End Date: June 30, 2025

    Location: Victoria Park

    Required Equipment: Players will be required to have lacrosse gloves, lacrosse stick, CSA-approved helmet with face mask, mouthguard, shoulder pads, arm and elbow guards, rib/back pads, and an athletic support cup.

local LEAGUE (U9-U15)

The OSML local league program takes place regularly once per week on Monday nights starting April 28th until July 14th (12 weeks). There will also be 2-4 games scheduled in a local arena on weekends during the season. Practices will consist of skills, drills and scrimmages (modified contact). Teams are made up within the group of participants. 

  • When do they play? Mondays at 7:00PM

    Start Date: April 28, 2025

    End Date: July 14, 2025

    Location: Victoria Park

    Required Equipment: Players will be required to have lacrosse gloves, lacrosse stick, CSA-approved helmet with face mask, mouthguard, shoulder pads, arm and elbow guards, rib/back pads, and an athletic support cup.

more faqs

  • Our soft lacrosse players (3+4 year olds) only require a helmet and stick.

    Our U7 and above Local League Box players will be required to have:

    • lacrosse gloves

    • lacrosse stick

    • CSA-approved helmet with face mask

    • mouthguard

    • shoulder pads

    • arm and elbow guards

    • rib/back pads

    • athletic support and cup

  • Our local leagues are a great place for players interested in lacrosse to learn, hone and develop their skills. Our program is a mix between skills and drills, and playing inter-squad games. Teams are carefully constructed and rebalanced if required week to week to ensure the most even competition possible.

    Most important, local lacrosse is a fantastic way for everyone to get – and stay – involved in our lacrosse community as players and parents alike are guaranteed to make new friends that often last a lifetime.

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO GET INTO LACROSSE

You will meet like-minded families and give your child the experience of a lifetime while they stay active, learn valuable life lessons and become part of our amazing lacrosse community. Worried about experience? Don’t be! The most successful players are often those who are eager to try something new and want to be part of a great team!