Q. When does Registration for the 2025 season take place?
A. 2025 registration will open in early January 2025. Early Bird deadline is February 20, 2025 (savings of up to $75, not applicable to U4/U5/U7 development or local league programs). After February 20, 2025 late registration fees will apply.
Q. What do I need to register?
A. For first time registrant’s you will need to upload a copy of a proof of age document (Birth Certificate or Passport). Please ensure for rep players that the address used upon registering is the address where the player resides in Centre Wellington as this determines the player’s eligibility.
Q. How many teams will CWMLA offer?
A. Depending on our numbers and interest, we would like to field as many teams as possible. CWMLA plans to offer a full roster of teams for the 2025 season. Please understand however, that everything is dependent on interest and overall numbers when registration is complete.
2025 Field (U9, U11, U13, U15, U17)
2025 Box – Local and Representative programs available
- Local programs from Soft Lacrosse (2021) to U15 (2010-2011)
- Representative programs for both Boys and Girls - U7 Select (2018) to U22 (2003-2007)
Q. What equipment is required to play lacrosse?
A. Please visit the Ontario Lacrosse Association link for LAX Equipment requirements. Certain pieces of hockey equipment can be used for lacrosse, however, it is recommended that players use lacrosse specific gear.
Q. What is your refund Policy?
A.
Box Lacrosse
- Full refund less $50 mandatory insurance fees will be awarded up to the Sunday before the start of tryouts
- 50% less the aforementioned mandatory insurance fees up to the Friday of the third week after the completion of the players representative assessment (i.e. player has had three full weeks of programming with their respective team)
- Refunds awarded, less the aforementioned mandatory insurance fees, under special circumstances as presented to the CWMLA executive at a regular monthly meeting
Spring Field Lacrosse
- Full refund less $50 mandatory insurance fees will be awarded up to the Friday before the start of of regular spring season
- 50% less the aforementioned mandatory insurance fees up to the Friday of the third week after the start of the spring season
- Refunds awarded, less the aforementioned mandatory insurance fees, under special circumstances as presented to the CWMLA executive at a regular monthly meeting
Local League / Boys & Girls Programming
- Full refund less $50 mandatory insurance fees will be awarded up to the Sunday before the start of the regular season
- 50% less the aforementioned mandatory insurance fees up to the Friday of the third week after the start of the regular season
- Refunds awarded, less the aforementioned mandatory insurance fees, under special circumstances as presented to the CWMLA executive at a regular monthly meeting
Q. Are there any discounts available?
A. We have a $50 discount available for players who register for both a box and field program. We also offer a family discount of 50% off the registration of the third child registration.
Q. How does the $50 discount for players who register for both a box and field program apply?
A. Once Registration for Field Lacrosse closes and the excecutive have declared the field lacrosse teams (based on registration numbers) the $50 for Registering / Playing both a box and field program will be reimbursed to the credit card that was used for the initial Registration.
Q. How do the rates apply - Early Bird VS Late Registration?
A. Please Note: the Registration Fee change after Feb 20 - therefore if you are registered before Feb 20th - the Early Rate has already applied. If you register after Feb 20 the Late Registration Fee applies. Please see our Fees Page https://www.cwminorlacrosse.ca/page/Information/Fees for all details.
Q. Do you have any Financial Assistance available?
A. We believe that all children should have the opportunity to play lacrosse. For those experiencing financial barriers there are many organizations that can assist in helping bridge any gaps to ensure that opportunity is available. Some organizations include:
CWMLA has also put together a program to help those whom may require further assistance. Find out more about the CWMLA Boosts program here.
Q. What payment methods are accepted?
A. In 2025 we will only be accepting credit card payments (visa gift cards are also accepted)
Q. Will there be any additional player fees?
A: Possibly, if your child is playing representative lacrosse - there may be additional team fees. These fees cover tournaments, clothing, equipment and apparel. This will be a decision made by your team's coaching staff.
Q. Will you be continuing the New Stick Program for new registrants in 2025?
A. Yes! CW Sports in Fergus will once again be proving a free lacrosse stick to all brand new players who have fully registered and paid in full in the U4, U5 and U7 programs. New players in the U9 program and above will receive a lacrosse development voucher to the store.
Q. What is the time commitment for registering to play Local League Lacrosse?
A. Each age division is on the floor once each week (Monday – Thursday) for development for approximately 10 weeks (Mid-April - End of June). The soft lacrosse and paperweight program typically run on Thursday’s.
Q. What is the time commitment for registering to play Representative Lacrosse?
A. Spring Field runs for approximately 6 weeks (April – May) with tryouts and practices taking place January – March). The field season ends with Field Provincials, traditionally in Brampton, on the May long weekend (different divisions play on different days). Field time will vary from team to team – it is determined by the coaching staff. However, players can expect to be on the field, weather permitting 1-2 times during the week for practices (no games during the week) and then will generally play two games on either Saturday or Sunday. Typically, teams will play 1-12 field games prior to Provincials.
Representative Box starts April ending with Provincials in Whitby in early August. Similar to Field lacrosse players can expect to be on the floor 2-4 times per week but his will be a combination of practices and games (home and away). Typically teams will play 15-25 box lacrosse games per season (including tournaments).
Q. When are Rep Tryouts?
A. Box Tryouts typically begin the first week of April and will be posted on our website. All players interested in trying out for a rep team MUST attend the tryouts for the #1 team in their respective age group. If selected during that set of tryouts (typically 3 tryout sessions), the tryout process is over. If not selected, the player will then tryout for the #2 team in their respective age group and so on. Players should be prepared to attend multiple tryouts depending on the number of rep teams being selected.
All players are required to try out for the #1 team in their division and be cut/released in order to be eligible to attend tryouts for the #2 team in the division and so on. Parents/players cannot self-select the rep team that they wish to play for and only attend those tryouts.
Before participating in a tryout players must be fully registered and fees paid prior to stepping on the floor. If the player is not registered by this time, they may not be eligible to try out for a rep team for that season.
Q. What if I cannot attend try outs?
A. All players are required to attend try outs in order to be considered for a position on a rep team. It is expected that players and families will make every effort to attend the posted try out dates. Any exception must be approved in advance by the president, president@cwminorlacrosse.ca.
Q. What night of the week does local league run on?
A. Depending on your players level they will play on different nights.
- U9 (2016 & 2017) - Monday
- U11 (2014 & 2015) - Wednesday
- U13 (2012 & 2013) - Monday
- U15 (2010 & 2011) - Wednesday
** Please Note: Depending on numbers there is a possibility that the U13/15 age group could merge - if that happens they will play on Mondays.
Q. When will local league programs start?
A. Typically the end of April early May and will run to the end of June with a wrap up tournament typically the end of June.
Q. Who is the Executive of CW Minor Lacrosse (CWMLA) ?
A. The Executive that work the entire year to Organize the Lacrosse Season is made up of a full VOLUNTEER Organization. If you are reaching out with questions- Please allow a minimum of 48 hours for our Volunteers to respond.