Boy's Rep Field Lacrosse (OMFLL)
What is Field Lacrosse?
Field lacrosse is a fast-paced, outdoor team sport played on a large field. Each team works together to move the ball up the field, pass, and score goals while defending their own net. Players use a lacrosse stick to catch, cradle, pass, and shoot the ball, developing hand-eye coordination, agility, and focus.
A typical field lacrosse team includes:
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1 Goalkeeper – protects the net and directs the defense
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Defenders – protect the goal and try to stop opposing attackers; many defenders use long poles, which are longer sticks that give them extra reach to check, intercept passes, and control space on defense
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Midfielders – cover the whole field, supporting both offense and defense
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Attackers – focus on scoring goals and creating offensive opportunities
Games encourage teamwork, communication, and strategy, while helping kids build confidence, fitness, and sportsmanship. The game moves quickly, with plenty of action for every player on the field.
Field lacrosse is a fun and safe way for kids of all skill levels to learn a new sport, stay active, and make friends. It’s also a great complement to box lacrosse, giving players more room to run, develop positioning, and experience a slightly different style of play.
Additional Information from the Ontario Minor Field Lacrosse League: Home - OMFLL
2026 Season:
Tentatively, we plan on fielding teams in the following age groups:
- U9 (2016, 2017)
- U11 (2014, 2015)
- U13-1 (2012, 2013)
- U13-2 (2012, 2013)
- U15-1 (2010, 2011)
- U15-2 (2010, 2011)
- U17 (2008, 2009)
Registration Link:
Participants can register HERE.
Included in registration:
- 3 hours of indoor training/tryouts.
- Minimum of 13-15 hours of outdoor training.
- 5-6 game weekends including provincial championship weekend.
- 10-15 games (~10 hours of game time).
- Burlington lacrosse gear.
Season Dates:
- OMFLL season will run from April 13 to May 12.
- U9, U11, U13 season games on Saturdays
- U15, U17 games on Sundays
- U9 Provincial Championships on May 11-12
- U11, U13, U15, U17 Provincial Championships on May 18-20
Gamedays:
Gamedays are "tournament style" with many teams gathering at a host center to play twice (or three times for U9) in a day. The result is a fun tournament atmosphere every week end.
Host centers for 2026 include:
Ajax, Aurora, Brampton, Burlington, Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, London, Oshawa, Peterborough, Toronto, Welland.
Field Locations can be found here: Field Locations - OMFLL
Hosting Dates
BMLA is hosting two (2) OMFLL weekends at City View Park.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 (U7 - U13)
Sunday, April 12, 2026 (U15-U17)
Saturday, May 9, 2026 (U7- U13)
Sunday, May 10, 2026 (U15- U17)
Field Volunteers Needed
We need parents and team volunteers to help make game days run smoothly! Your support will include:
If you can spare a few hours over these two weekends, we would love your help. Please email [email protected] to sign up and be part of the action!
Every little bit helps create a safe, fun, and well-organized day for our players.
Practices:
Indoor tryouts and practices for U13, U15 and U17 will start before March break. Please see the team calendar for specific dates and times.
Outdoor practices will start in early April and will be at City View Park.
City View Park
2500 Kerns Rd, Burlington ON L7P
BMLA will do everything possible to avoid conflicts between field and box practices during the brief period where the seasons overlap.
Team Composition:
| U9 |
For U9 players, games are played 7-on-7 on a half-field, with one goalkeeper, two defenders, two midfielders, and two attackers. The games use 4x4 nets, providing a fun and safe way for young athletes to learn the game and develop their skills.
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| U11 |
For U11 players, games are played 8-on-8 on a half-field, with one goalkeeper, two defenders, three midfielders, and two attackers. The games use 6x6 nets, giving players a fun and safe way to develop their skills.
Rosters are typically 13–18 players, ensuring each team can be effectively fielded while giving everyone plenty of opportunities to play.
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U13
U15
U17 |
For these age groups, games are played 10-on-10 on a full field, with one goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, and three attackers.
Rosters are typically 15–20 players, ensuring each team can be effectively fielded while giving everyone plenty of opportunities to play. |
Tryouts:
The spring field lacrosse season is a "Rep" program. Information on expectation for tryouts can be seen HERE.
However, the concept of our program being Rep should not scare away new participants. It is recommended new players have some previous lacrosse experience, but field lacrosse experience is not mandatory to start playing with us since the rules and gameplay are easily learned.
The BMLA evaluates a team's talent yearly to ensure they are rated correctly to play equal competition. Additionally, the OMFLL uses the MyLAX Rankings to reseed teams after a few weeks of play in order to rebalance league play.
There are many good reasons to consider playing field lacrosse:
- Outdoor play in spring weather.
- Larger playing field emphasizes the ability to find space.
- As players get older the game emphasizes position specific skills. The result is a position for all players regardless of speed, size or skillset. There is a role for everyone!
Contact Us:
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions or suggestions for our field lacrosse program. You can do so through the links on our website, or by emailing [email protected].