FAQs

  • The Ontario Lacrosse Sixes Sector is a new, fast-paced format of lacrosse introduced to enhance the sport's development and accessibility across Ontario. It merges the most thrilling aspects of traditional lacrosse into a compact, dynamic version, designed to promote the sport on a global scale, including its integration into the Olympic Games.

  • The Sixes Sector is open to boys and girls across multiple age divisions. For the 2024 season, the divisions are as follows:

    • Boys: U9, U11, U13

    • Girls: U9, U11, U13, U15, U17

    • U9: Ages 6, 7, and 8 (Birth years 2016, 2017, 2018)

    • U11: Ages 9 and 10 (Birth years 2014, 2015)

    • U13: Ages 11 and 12 (Birth years 2012, 2013)

    • U15: Ages 13 and 14 (Girls Only, Birth years 2010, 2011)

    • U17: Ages 15 and 16 (Girls Only, Birth years 2008, 2009)

  • The inaugural Sixes season will run from September 15, 2024, to October 14, 2024. The season will conclude with the Sixes Provincial Championships on October 12-13, 2024.

  • Games are played under World Lacrosse Sixes rules, consisting of four quarters of 8 minutes running time each. Teams require a legally equipped goalie and five runners to start a game. The full rulebook can be found here.

  • Existing OLA players should contact their home association for registration details. New players can find their local club and register through our interactive map at playlacrosse.com.

  • Boys will require Full Hockey or Field Lacrosse Helmet, Gloves, Cup, Mouth Guard and Stick. Optionally they can wear non-capped shoulder pads that that protect the heart. Slash guards, kidney protectors, or any additional plastic protection is not allowed.

    Girls will follow OWFL equipment guidelines. Goggles, Stick.

    Goalies for Boys and Girls will abide by OMFLL and OWFL rules respectively.

FAQs FOR CLUBS

  • Ontario Lacrosse will send a follow-up email to all clubs with a team declaration form. Clubs should complete this form as soon as possible to be able to submit rosters by September 15th.

  • Each team can roster a maximum of 12 players, including a goalie. Associations are encouraged to enter multiple teams across any age division.

  • All certified coaches and trainers from any OLA sector in the 2024 season are automatically certified for Sixes upon re-registration. New coaches can attend certification clinics, with details available here.

  • Officials must complete an online Sixes module to officiate Sixes games.

  • Once teams are declared, Ontario Lacrosse will send a follow-up email to club's with a game request form. Club's must complete this form to request approval for their games, ensuring all competition is sanctioned. Games will be approved by the OLA Sixes Lead in your Zone.

  • Teams must play at least four sanctioned games to qualify for the Provincial Championships. Ontario Lacrosse will send a follow-up email to teams that qualify for Provincials with a registration form. The deadline to register for Provincials is September 30, 2024.