U7

(formerly U6 or Mini Tyke)

Under 7 - Ages 5 & 6

The U7 season is set up as follows:

🔸U7 is co-ed
🔸U7 teams play with 9-12 players per team
🔸U7 can have friend requests (please email the Registrar)
🔸U7 teams have one practice per week for 1 hour
🔸U7 plays the cross width of the field, so two U7 teams will share every floor time
🔸U7 floor times are typically split into skill development, games, and a scrimmage
🔸U7 players require full gear

🏆 The purpose of U7 is to introduce, emphasize, and develop the fundamental skills of lacrosse. The focus is to promote an environment that encourages participation, skill development, and overall enjoyment of the game.

Games

👟 There are two local game days, one in April and one in May. They are with other clubs in the Greater Edmonton Lacrosse Council (GELC).

🥍 The U7 season ends with a Jamboree (local weekend tournament), in June. This is hosted by the GELC, and all players get a participation medal and T-shirt.

🎽 JERSEY: You will be loaned a team jersey for Games. Jerseys will only be brought to Game days.

Equipment required:

• Helmet with a full face cage (Hockey helmet is approved for use)
• Lacrosse Stick (mini or youth size)
• Gloves (hockey is acceptable; however, lacrosse gloves are more flexible and make it easier for the players to handle their stick while learning)
• Shoulder pads / chest protector (can use a hockey one)
• Kidney belt (specific to the sport of lacrosse)
• Elbow pads 
• Indoor runners (need grip for slippery floors)

** 😁 Mouthguards are not mandatory for U7 age division, as per ALA Regulation 8.05