Welcome to the Summer '25 edition of the Inside Feed–connecting members of the Ontario Lacrosse Association and keeping you up to date on the latest news. This publication is intended to increase the level of knowledge club executive members have about what's happening around the association.

The OLA has adopted a new Code of Conduct aligned with the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport, alongside a revised Social Media Conduct Policy and a new Media Rights and Content Use Policy.

 

These updates reinforce our collective commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment across all levels of play. They set clear expectations for behaviour, digital conduct, and responsible use of media captured at OLA events.

 

 

Education is key! Clubs should review the documents and share them with staff, volunteers, and families to ensure everyone understands their responsibilities.

The inaugural EPIC Box Prospect Showcase will run August 17–19 alongside The Minto Cup in St. Catharines. Building on the success of Ontario’s premier field development event at The Hill Academy, this new showcase will spotlight the province’s top U17 talent in a high-performance box lacrosse environment.

 

Coaches have now received nomination forms to nominate eligible athletes for the showcase. Athletes will be selected based on a combination of coach nominations, OLA scouting and performance statistics, and Team Ontario rankings. A player pool of over 950 athletes will be eligible for 102 roster spots across six teams, with rosters filled by position to ensure balanced competition.

 

CUFLA and NCAA scouts have been invited and are actively confirming their attendance for both the showcase and the 'A' Qualifiers. Coaches from the University of Utah, Robert Morris University, St. Joseph’s University, Johns Hopkins University, and NJIT are already confirmed, with additional schools expected to confirm in the coming weeks.

 

📄 Click here to read the full announcement

The 2025 Ontario Lacrosse Festival marks the 20th anniversary of the largest youth lacrosse event in the world. To commemorate this milestone, we’re proud to unveil a special anniversary logo — a tribute to two decades of competition, community, and celebration.

As we count down to this historic year, here are a few important dates to keep in mind:

 

July 14 at 11:59 PM – All game scores must be submitted
July 15 – Final MyLAX Ratings published
July 19 – Festival schedules released

July 27 – Last day for teams to play games before the Festival

Ontario Lacrosse has confirmed the competition format for the U13, U15, and U17 “A” Qualifiers, taking place over two weekends in July. The top 13 teams in both U13 and U15, and the top 11 teams in U17—based on MyLAX Rankings—will compete in a full round robin format, with the top six in each advancing to the Provincial Championships (August 7-9 in Whitby) at the Ontario Lacrosse Festival. All games will be live-streamed on YouTube and activated as Event Beacons in SportsRecruits for NCAA scouting access, giving players the opportunity to be exposed to prospective coaches and teams.

 

📄 Click here to read the full release

Ontario Lacrosse has activated Event Beacons in SportsRecruits for the EPIC Box Prospect Showcase, ‘A’ Qualifiers, and the Final Six. These beacons provide NCAA coaches with access to verified athlete profiles, live-streamed games via YouTube, and full-game replays—making it easier than ever to scout Ontario talent.

 

NCAA coaches are actively confirming their attendance. Programs already committed include the University of Utah, Robert Morris University, St. Joseph’s University, Johns Hopkins University, and New Jersey Institute of Technology, with more confirmations expected in the coming weeks.

Canuck Stuff is now accepting pre-orders for official 2025 Ontario Lacrosse Festival division t-shirts. Orders must be placed by Thursday, July 17 at 11:59 PM.
 

Please share this with all Team Managers to ensure they don’t miss the pre-order deadline. Additional shirts and merchandise will be available on-site from August 1–10 at Iroquois Park Sports Centre — while supplies last.

 

🛒 Click here to access the online shop

Ontario Lacrosse is now accepting applications for a full-time Coaching & High-Performance Coordinator to lead key areas of technical development and athlete programming across the province.

📩 Application Deadline: August 8, 2025 at 5:00pm ET

🗓️ Start Date: October 2025

📄 Click here to view the full job posting

 

Please share with anyone in your network who may be a great fit for this important role.

We’ve added AI-powered search to the OLA PhotoShelter, making it faster and easier for clubs, leagues, and members to find the photos they need. The new search tool helps you locate the right images in seconds by giving you the power to search the content of images rather than the associated metadata (or lack thereof).

 

📸 Access the OLA PhotoShelter here

Ontario Lacrosse is proud to announce the 2025 Team Ontario rosters for Box, Men’s Field, and Women’s Field programs. Congratulations to all selected athletes and coaches who will represent Ontario on the national stage this season.

 

📄 Box Rosters
📄 Men’s Field Rosters
📄 Women’s Field Rosters

 

Celebrate Team Ontario Athletes with these Canva templates designed to help clubs and communities recognize 2025 Team Ontario athletes on social media.

 

🎨 Access the Templates Here

 

Please help us celebrate these athletes by creating your own graphic, sharing our post to your Instagram story — and consider forwarding to local news outlets to recognize their accomplishments within your community.