House League Box Lacrosse

House League Box

Soft Lax/Paperweight to Midget (U17)

The 2023 House League Box season will run from the end of April to the end of June. All games and practices will be at Kew Gardens. Schedule to be posted soon!

WHAT IS BOX LACROSSE?

Box lacrosse, also known as indoor lacrosse and sometimes shortened to boxla, LAX, or simply box, is an indoor version of lacrosse played mostly in North America. The game originated in Canada, where it is the most popular version of the game played in contrast to the traditional field lacrosse game.

It is played between two teams of six players each, and is traditionally played on an ice hockey rink once the ice has been removed or covered. The playing area is called a box, in contrast to the open playing field of field lacrosse. The object of the game is to use a long handled racket, known as a lacrosse stick, to catch, carry, and pass the ball in an effort to score by ultimately hurling a solid rubber lacrosse ball into an opponent’s goal.

At the highest level box lacrosse is represented by the Senior A divisions of the Canadian Lacrosse Association (Western Lacrosse Association of the British Columbia Lacrosse Association and Major Series Lacrosse of the Ontario Lacrosse Association), and the National Lacrosse League.*

TBLC are proud to have had many minor/junior players who currently play in the WLA, MSL or the National Lacrosse League.

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2022 House League Box Schedule Outline

One night practice and game combined!

For divisions Tyke through Bantam/Midget practices and games will continue to be one 60 minute session per week: time slots are 6:15 pm — 7:15 pm, 7:15 pm — 8:10 pm and 8:15 – 9:15 pm. Your team’s time slot will vary week to week. Locations for 2022 will only be at Kew Beach box at the foot of Lee Avenue.

Nights per division are as follows:

KEW- Monday — Novice (U11)
KEW- Tuesdays — Bantam/Midget (U15/U17)
KEW- Wednesdays — Kew Rainouts if required
KEW- Thursdays — Peewee (U13)
KEW- Friday — Tyke (U9)
KEW- Saturdays — Soft Lax at 10am
KEW- Saturdays — Paperweight at 9am, 11am, or 12pm
KEW- Sundays — Kew Rainouts if required

House League Information

What Does Restricted Cross Checking Mean?

For the past 2 seasons we have implemented a ‘no cross checking’ rule in all divisions (Paperweight, Tyke, Novice. Peewee, Bantam and Midget). The goal behind this change was to provide an increased emphasis on passing and fundamental skills before progressing to the full contact game.

At the introductory levels, contact, known as ‘place-and-push’, is permitted. We will provide introductory instruction on how to deliver and receive the next level of contact, referred to as ‘cross checking’. This progression will provide players with the knowledge and skills they need to become confident, successful lacrosse players.

Also new this season, we will be implementing a 7-second rule whereby players will be able to maintain ball control for up to 7 seconds before they must pass to another player. This will not only encourage passing and increase ball control skill development, but will help offset any advantage gained through reduced contact of the ‘place-and-push’ divisions.

DIVISION	CONTACT	POSSESSION RULE
Soft Lax	no contact	no possession rule
Paperweight	no contact	7-second rule
Tyke	place-and-push	7-second rule
Novice	place-and-push	7-second rule
Peewee	place-and-push	no possession rule
Bantam/Midget	place-and-push	no possession rule

What is Soft LAX?

Soft Laxers, who are in their first year of lacrosse, will have an hour of games, skills, and drills with short half-floor scrimmages at the end of their session. The focus for this group will be fundamentals, maximum ball contact, and fun! Players in this division will use soft lacrosse balls and require only a helmet, mouthguard, gloves, and a stick.

WHO:	Players turning four years old
WHEN:	Saturdays at 10 am to 11:30 am
WHERE:	Kew Box
REQUIRED:	helmet, mouthguard, gloves, and stick
CONTACT:	No contact; no possession rule

What is the Paperweight Division?

WHO:	Players Turning 5 and 6
WHEN:	Saturdays at 10 am to 11:30 am
WHERE:	Kew box
REQUIRED:	full equipment
CONTACT:	No contact; 7-second rule

What are the 2022 House League Box Fees?

Birth Years	Division	Total
2018	Soft Lax	$180
2016, 2017	Paperweight	$180
2014, 2015	Tyke	$300
2012, 2013	Novice	$300
2010, 2011	Peewee	$300
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009	Bantam/Midget	$300

CONVENORS NEEDED!

In order to run a successful House League program, we require Convenors for each age division: Paperweight, Tyke (U9), Novice(U11), Peewee(U13), and Bantam(U15)/Midget(U17) at Kew.

WEEKLY DUTIES:

Be the on-site point person for the full duration of the division session each week (3 hours at Kew).
Ensure the smooth running of each session and be on hand to answer questions from parents and coaches.
Watch for any problems that may arise during the session and report them to the VP of House League if necessary.

Being a Convenor is not a large time commitment and the season is only 9 weeks long, but it is a vital role to ensure the smooth running of the House League. Convening is a great way to get involved with Beaches Lacrosse with minimal time commitment. Position can be shared among a couple of parents too.

If you are interested, please contact Margaret Patience at vphouseleaguebox@beacheslacrosse.com as soon as possible for more information.