ABOUT THE EVENT
ABOUT
U7 Game Day! is the official launch of the Ontario Lacrosse Association’s U7 (Paperweight) box lacrosse season. Designed for Ontario’s youngest athletes, the event blends structured game play with education for players, parents, coaches, and officials.
Held annually in late May, U7 Game Day! reinforces Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles by prioritizing skill development, safety, enjoyment, and age-appropriate competition under the LTAD U7 Modified Rules.
Beyond the games themselves, the event provides parent education on U7 Modified Rules, coaching support on rule implementation, on-floor training for officials, equipment and stick guidance for families, and season scheduling opportunities for team managers. By promoting consistent rule application and clearly defined roles, U7 Game Day! builds a strong foundation for a positive, development-focused U7 season across Ontario.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Whether this is your first season or you’ve been part of U7 before, here are answers to common questions about what to expect at U7 Game Day!
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U7 Game Day! is the official launch of the OLA’s U7 box lacrosse season.
U7 teams registered with the Ontario Lacrosse Association are eligible to participate in the event Club’s with more than more team may registered both teams for the event.
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U7 Game Day! takes place annually in two Ontario locations to support participation from different regions of the province. Host sites may vary from year to year.
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Teams participate in structured games played under the LTAD U7 Modified Rules. The focus is on skill development, safety, enjoyment, and age-appropriate competition.
Teams may register to participate on one or both event dates.
Teams participating for one day will play 2 games, while teams who participate both days will play 4 games.