Box

Box lacrosse is a fast-paced, high-intensity version of lacrosse played indoors. Running from April - August the season runs through the summer months with the season concluding at the Ontario Lacrosse Festival in early August.

The Stayner Hitmen offer both Developmental and Rep programming and are fully sanctioned under Ontario Lacrosse Association (www.ontariolacrosse.com). Practices and Home games are held at Eddie Bush Arena in Collingwood, Stayner Arena and Creemore. 

Little Shooters - also known as "Soft Lacrosse" - allows our youngest players to develop a love for the game in a safe and fun environment as players are introduced to basic lacrosse skills through small group instruction and skill building games. Whether a child is interested in box lacrosse, field lacrosse, or women's field lacrosse in the future, soft lacrosse is a non-contact introductory program focused on fun! 

The Little Shooters Division is a developmental box program, with no formal games and no tournaments. Eligible players are 3-4 years old (2022 & 2023 for the 2026 season).

Program information 

• 1 practice/week for 8 weeks
• May 6th - June 23rd
• Focused on skill development
• Tuesdays - 6:00 - 6:45  
• Registration includes 8 weeks of practices and a t-shirt for each player.
• Equipment requirements: CSA approved Helmet, Lacrosse Stick, Lacrosse Gloves, Running Shoes.
  (Lacrosse sticks will be provided for use at practice for those that require, but will be returned at the end of the sessions)
• Cost to participate: $150

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Paperweights - also known as U7 - is our program designed to introduce players to game play. Players will participate in both practices and games to help set the foundation for game play in our rep programming. 

The Paperweight Division is a developmental box program, with a focus on learning rules and baseline skills. Teams will participate in exhibition games and tournaments throughout the season. Eligible players are 5-6 years old (2020 & 2021 for the 2026 season).

Program information 

• 1 practice week for approximately 10 weeks.
• Season begins end of April - end of May.
• Practices will be held Monday evenings from 6:00-7:00.
• Includes skill development and internal games.
• A coach is on the floor with the players helping with their positioning and offering advice.
• Rules modified by the OLA to allow for player development.
• Jerseys provided for Game Play. 
• Equipment requirements: Full Lacrosse Equipment is mandatory (OLA Box Lacrosse Equipment Guidelines)
• Cost to participate: $250

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Our Minor Box program starts up in late March/early April. The season will begin with an assessment process where coaches will run players through a series of skills to determine skill level and determine team dynamics. Once all players are. assessed, practices will commence right away followed closely by game play.

Players can expect to be on the floor with the team, depending on coach and team interest, 2-3 times per week, Monday to Thursday. We try to ensure that all teams have the opportunity to participate in 2 tournaments per year. Floor times are typically 6-9pm, with the youngest divisions starting earlier in the evening. Through the season teams will participate in Zone games as well as tournaments (local and. travel). In order to qualify for provincials at the end of the season, each team must have played in at least 10 games (an accumulation of zone, exhibition, and tournament games). Zone playoffs take place in the last couple of weeks in July, and provincials take place in Whitby starting on the Civic long weekend.

**EARLY BIRD COST WILL RUN UNTIL APRIL 1st. TO RECEIVE THE EARLY BIRD PRICE, REGISTRATION MUST BE PAID IN THE FULL BY APRIL 1st.  ALL REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED OR UNPAID AFTER THE EARLY BIRD DATE, WILL PAY THE REGULAR LEAGUE FEE.**

PROGRAM INFORMATION: U9-U15

• 2 practices or games/week for approximately 14 weeks
• Includes games with a number of other rep centers 
• Includes entry costs to our home tournament as well as Provincials 
• Costs for additional tournaments are the responsibility of each team.
• Jerseys will be at an extra charge of $60/player
• Days to be confirmed - Practices/home games to occur at Stayner or Collingwood with potential for a few at Creemore Arena
• Equipment requirements: Full Lacrosse Equipment is mandatory (OLA Box Lacrosse Equipment Guidelines)

PROGRAM INFORMATION: U22

• 1 practices and 1 game (home/away) pre week for approximately 14 weeks
• Includes games with a number of other rep centers 
• Includes entry costs to our home tournament as well as Provincials 
• Costs for additional tournaments are the responsibility of each team.
• Jerseys will be at an extra charge of $60/player
• Days to be confirmed - Practices/home games to occur at Stayner or Collingwood with potential for a few at Creemore Arena
• Equipment requirements: Full Lacrosse Equipment is mandatory (OLA Box Lacrosse Equipment Guidelines)

INFORMATION FOR REGISTERED PLAYERS

1. Families of U9-U17 players will be required to support the association by volunteering for timekeeping of home games as well as our home tournament.
2. Families of our U9-U22 players will need to raise additional funds as required for teams looking to participate in any tournaments / events beyond the home tournament and Provincials. 

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