CLF Announces Legends Of Lacrosse Talk Featuring Russ Sheppard
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Six Steps To The Crease (Archive Videos)
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In our new world of social distancing, the Six Steps To The Crease webcast series is intended for all of us to remain connected to our athletes, bench personnel, officials and volunteers. The title "Six Steps To The Crease" was specifically chosen as a subtle nod to the current social distancing requirements: while the "six foot distance" can make us feel a little disconnected at times, we can all agree that being six steps to the crease is still so close to the goal. It is our hope that this message of inspiration and connection will resonate with everyone who wishes to participate.
We have been fortunate to share presentations from a fantastic group of energetic lacrosse leaders who currently participate in the OLA, or have previously participated in the past. On behalf of everyone involved, thank you to Dan Dawson, Eddie Comeau, Josh Sanderson, Kaillie Kelly, Lyndsay Brooks, Jonathan Donville, Anthony Cosmo, Dane Dobbie and Erica Evans for sharing their insights on the game. We are excited to share these previous episodes in our media archive (as well as in the list below). Although this webcast series has been popularly received, we have realigned our current efforts to focus on Return To Activity planning, but we hope to create more of these types of resources in the future. In the meantime, we hope that you will enjoy our first eight episodes below!
Stay safe!
Previous Episodes
Episode 8 "Setting Goals & Dreaming Big" (Erica Evans)
Episode 7 "Goal Scoring 101" (Dane Dobbie)
Episode 6 "Can I Get A COS-MO" (Anthony Cosmo)
Episode 5 "My Journey From The OLA To The NCAA" (Jonathan Donville)
Episode 4 "Pick Me Coach! Five Keys To Making The Team" (Lyndsay Brooks & Kaillie Kelly)
Episode 3 "One-On-One With Shooter" (Josh Sanderson)
Episode 2 "My Advice To Minor Lacrosse Players & Coaches" (Ed Comeau)
Episode 1 "What It Takes To Be A Great Lacrosse Player" (Dan Dawson)
CLA Recommends Postponements To Continue Through May
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2020 Quest For Gold Draft Nominations
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OLA Update Regarding COVID-19
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Major & Senior B League Registration Open!
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World Lacrosse Executive Seeks Financial Officer
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World Lacrosse is accepting nominations for the World Lacrosse Finance & Governance Director position. World Lacrosse will only receive nominations from a Governing Body or the World Lacrosse Board of Directors.
Please send nominations through the CLA office to Jane Clapham by April 13, 2020.
Download World Lacrosse Job Descriptions
Application World Lacrosse Finance & Governance Director
CLA Seeking Nominations for RICs of National Box Championships
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In preparation for the 2020 season, the CLA is seeking interested candidates for the role of Referee in Chief for each of the CLA National Championships to submit their applications. OLA candidates should send their lacrosse resume nomination to the Ontario Lacrosse Association with a letter of introduction expressing interest in serving as an RIC for the event(s) of their choice. The OLA is required to send approved nominations to CLA Program Coordinator James Buhlman (for collection purposes only).
RIC Nationals applications are due in the OLA office by 4:00pm EST on March 24, 2020.
RIC Nationals applications are due in the CLA office by 4:00pm EST on March 27, 2020.
A listing of the dates for the 2020 CLA Nationals championships are below:
Founder’s Cup (Junior "B" National Championship)
Brampton, ON – August 10 – 16, 2020
Women’s Field U19 National Championship
Sherwood Park, AB – August 11 – 14, 2020
Canada Games Test Event/16U National Championships
St. Catharines, ON – August 16 – 21, 2020
Male 12U National Championship
Langley, BC – August 16 – 20, 2020
Male 14U National Championship
Langley, BC – August 16 – 20, 2020
Female 14U National Championship
Langley, BC – August 16 – 20, 2020
President’s Cup (Senior "B" National Championship)
Leduc, AB - August 30 – September 7, 2020
Alumni/First Nations (U15 / U18 National Field Championship)
Terrebonne, QC – September 4 – 6, 2020
Ross Cup (Senior Men's National Field Championship)
Location TBD – October 10 – 12, 2020
Female Junior National Championships
Dates TBD – Langley, BC
Minto Cup (Junior "A" National Championship)
St. Catharines, ON – August 15 – 22, 2020
Mann Cup (Senior "A" National Championship)
Dates TBD – Ontario
2020 OLA Semi-Annual General Meeting
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OLA Set To Host Aboriginal Coaching Clinic In February
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2020 MSL Entry Draft Results
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Junior A, B & C League Registration Open!
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2020 Coaching Certification Clinics
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Community Development – Box
February 29th – Mississauga
March 7th – Clarington
March 28th – Centre-Wellington
April 4th – Wallaceburg
April 18th – Stayner
Community Development – Field
March 1st – Mississauga
March 8th – Clarington
March 29th – Centre-Wellington
Competitive Introduction – Box
April 4th – Wallaceburg
April 19th – Stayner
Competitive Introduction – Box/Field Combination
February 28 & 29 – Mississauga
March 6 & 7 – Clarington
March 27 & 28th – Centre-Wellington
Coaches must be 16 years of age or older to participate.
Registration link coming soon.
2020 Invitational Tournaments
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2020 Box Lacrosse Referee Clinics
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2020 Barrie Lakeshores Disperal Draft Results
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2020 OJALL Entry Draft Results
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CLA Proposes Age Division Name Changes for Lacrosse
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CLA Receives Charitable Status From CRA
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2019 Holidays Message
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Dear Ontario Lacrosse friends,
Please note that the OLA Office will be closed December 21st through January 5th while we celebrate a small break with our families.
We wish you all the warmest of holiday cheer! See you in 2020!
Interim CLA Officiating Committee Chairperson: Bruce Paton
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OLA Christmas Break Coaching Clinics
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Due to multiple requests, the OLA will be hosting two NCCP coaching clinics on December 28, 2019.
A Community Development Box and Competitive Introduction Box clinic will take place in the lobby meeting rooms at the OLA Office (1 Concorde Gate, Toronto, ON). The clinics will run from 9am-4pm. All registrations must be completed online here.
Questions about this clinic can be directed to Bruce.
TRY Lacrosse Lawn Signs
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2020 OLA Lawn Signs Promotion
The OLA Lawn Sign Promotion is now available for clubs throughout Ontario. Lawn signs are a great way to announce your club's registration and promote the sport within your community. The promotion period ends on Friday, January 31st, 2020. Sample signs are attached below - congratulations to Innisfil, Lincoln, Northumberland and Windsor for being the first four associations to order lawn signs for the 2020 season!
The cost for all orders in before the January 31st deadline is $200.00 for 100 lawn signs & wire frames. Signs must be picked up in Toronto (from the OLA Office; DVP & Wynford Drive). The OLA will invoice your club directly.
The OLA can also assist clubs with lawn sign design. Using a standard template, the OLA will customize local club information to create print-ready artwork. We can customize the look for box, field or women’s field by using:
Primary club colour
Club logo
Club website URL
Turnaround for design and pick-up at the OLA Office is five business days. Any clubs wishing to customize lawn signs for their organization can contact Jeramie at jeramie@ontariolacrosse.com.
Samples:
Innisfil Wolfpack Minor Lacrosse Association
Lincoln Redcoats Minor Lacrosse Association
In Memoriam: BC Lacrosse Legend and CLA Hall of Famer Sohen Gill
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