LACROSSE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

lacrosse DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

We are excited to introduce the TOP Lacrosse Development Program into our programming for Spring 2025. The Development Program is designed to provide players with two dynamic skills sessions per week, plus small-area games session on Sundays. Players will continue to develop fundamental skills like scooping, cradling, shooting, passing, and body positioning, emphasizing athletic literacy, movement skills, and footwork.  The second half of each Sunday session will feature small-area games designed to encourage players to apply skills right into the game and develop teamwork, passing, and positioning.

Overview

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

  • No summer sessions allowing for family friendly schedule

  • Professional Coaches

All sessions will take place at Appleby College. Pending any field closures, other facilities may be used.

Additional Weekly Skills

During the Spring season, we offer a weekly skills session on Tuesday nights from 6pm-7pm at Appleby College. This session focuses on continuing to develop fundamental skills like scooping, cradling, shooting, passing, and body positioning, emphasizing athletic literacy, movement skills, and footwork. Our experienced coaches provide consistent feedback, personalized coaching and an incredibly fun environment for development. All sessions take place at Appleby College

For more information about the program, please email us at oakville@topsports.ca.


Program Time Location Season Cost Registration
U9 Division (2016/2017) Sundays 11:00am-12:30pm Appleby College April 27 - June 29 $375 + HST REGISTER NOW
U11 Division (2014/2015) Sundays 11:00am-12:30pm Appleby College April 27 - June 29 $375 + HST REGISTER NOW
U13 Division (2012/2013) Sundays 11:00am-12:30pm Appleby College April 27 - June 29 $375 + HST REGISTER NOW

SUNDAY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Program Time Location Season Cost Registration
U9 Division (2016/2017) Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm Appleby College April 29 - June 24 $275 + HST REGISTER NOW
U11 Division (2014/2015) Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm Appleby College April 29 - June 24 $275 + HST REGISTER NOW
U13 Division (2012/2013) Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm Appleby College April 29 - June 24 $275 + HST REGISTER NOW

WEEKNIGHT SKILLS SESSIONS

$75 off when you register for both the Sunday Development Program and Weeknight Skills 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.

Lacrosse Returns to the Olympics!

The TOP Lacrosse curriculum is modelled after a new and exciting style of field lacrosse called Sixes Lacrosse that will be debuting in the 2028 LA Summer Olympics. This format is strategically designed by World Lacrosse to maximize player development with more touches, more scoring, and more action during each game, and will be a big part of the TOP Lacrosse program moving forward.

frequently asked questions

  • The Development Program is an easy and low-pressure way for young athletes to get introduced to the game of lacrosse. The small area style gameplay reduces the knowledge needed to start playing and learning the sport, and the fast-pace and constant scoring make this format fun and exciting!

  • The main difference between our Academy teams and the Development Program is the commitment level per week. The Academy teams have 2-3 events per week, whereas the Development Program has 1 event per week on Sundays and an optional weeknight skills session.

  • 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  feature small-area games where players will have the opportunity to translate their new skills directly into Development Program 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.