Why Play Lacrosse?

It is Canada's National summer game;it develops agility, hand/eye coordination and discipline; it is a great physical conditioner! Need more reasons? Check us out!

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WhatsNew

Our website is new and so is our Strategic Plan!

U19 Field Nationals 2011 - Manitoba vs Atlantic

CurrentNews

Coaching Clinics and Officiating Clinics have been scheduled. Click here for details. You can also contact the MLA for more information or to register.

U16 Manitoba vs Alberta at Nationals 2011

RecentEvents

Provincial Team coaches for 2012 have now been selected. Tryout notifications for box provincial teams have been sent out.

MANITOBA LACROSSE ASSOCIATION

U15 Summer Field Lacrosse Starting Now!
Summer U15 field lacrosse is ready to start. Get all your information here...everyone is welcome - whether you play field, box or want to learn. Download the forms below.

2013 Summer Field Lacrosse Information
2013 Summer Field Lacrosse Registration Form
Manitoba Lacrosse Association Membership Form

Thompson Lacrosse Association teams up with MLA and Mystery Lake School District

The three organizations worked together to design a short lacrosse program conducted in all of Thompson's schools. MLA Executive Director, Don Jacks, was in Thompson last week to introduce "Lacrosse Fits" to students. See the article as published in the Thompson Citizen.

Students to get schooled in lacrosse (Thompson Citizen)

Manitoba High School Field Lacrosse League 2013

Download the MHSFLL 2013 Master Schedule in .PDF format

Junior Lacrosse in Manitoba
A letter from the MLA with regard to the state of Junior lacrosse in Manitoba was submitted to the Red River Lacrosse Association today (March 12, 2013). This letter is being sent via e-mail and letter mail to the general lacrosse membership, along with a copy of the MLA's Strategic Framework document. These documents can be accessed here:

MLA letter on the state of Junior lacrosse in Manitoba
Strategic Framework document - guide lacrosse planning in Manitoba for 2012 to 2016

2013 Box Lacrosse Season Starts Now!

The 2013 box lacrosse season is now underway in the Red River Lacrosse Association (RRLA). Please visit their website at www.rrla.ca for schedules and information.

CLA Press Release - Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipients
Today, the Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) is pleased to announce that fifty-five (55) members of the lacrosse community have joined a very exclusive club amongst Commonwealth countries as they are recipients of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal. The MLA is proud to announce that four of the receipients are from Manitoba: Joey Harris, Glen Henkewich, Tom Parker, Bruce Paton and Doug Krochak. Congratulations on receiving this most prestigious honour. Read the full article by clicking here.

CLA Press Release - Lacrosse and Fighting

OTTAWA, ON, December 10, 2012 - The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) and its Board of Directors hereby declare that they are opposed to fighting in the game of lacrosse. A Task Force was established in the spring 2012 to examine the policies and rule changes required to give effect to this declaration. The Task Force reported back to the CLA's Board of Directors with recommendations in Fall 2012 at the Annual General Meeting.

As a result of the recommendations, the CLA Board of Directors has approved changes to Rule 45 in the Box Lacrosse Rule and Situation Handbook that positions Canadian lacrosse on the international stage as a world leader in maintaining the integrity of the game. Read the full article by clicking here.

Vision

Lacrosse in Manitoba is a thriving National sport and in our blood! Our lacrosse forefathers were Olympians and National Champions that have helped define us as a people and we are now moulding our future generations. Manitoba is recognized as one of the leading four provinces in Canada ushering Lacrosse into a new era!

Mission

Lacrosse is a thriving sport, whose participants are recognized as among the best in Canada.

Values

H Health - we provide developmentally-appropriate opportunities to experience fitness, fun and friendship in the fastest game on two feet

E Excellence - we achieve high standards in all aspect of our sport: playing, coaching, officiating, volunteering, managing, leading

A Accountability- we operate with integrity and transparency, accepting responsibility for outcomes and results

R Respect - we unite communities by embracing inclusion, accessibility and diversity

T Teamwork - we achieve more working together in a climate of collaboration and trust

Field Lacrosse

The traditional game of field lacrosse, known under many names such as Baggataway or Tewaarathon, played a significant role in the community & religious life of tribes across the continent for untold years. It is played outdoors on a 100m x 55m field. Teams consist of 10 players (goaltender, attack, midfielders & defense) of a team roster of 20-30 players.

About Us

The Manitoba Lacrosse Association (incorporated April 28, 1982) claims jurisdiction over and recognizes its responsibilities as the governing body of lacrosse; which includes women's field, men's field, box lacrosse and field lacrosse, as played by members of this Association.

Box Lacrosse

Box Lacrosse is played on a standard-sized arena floor and features 6 players (goaltender and 5 runners) on the floor at one time. Roster size is 18 to 20 players. The strategy is similar to that of basketball, with all five runners involved in the offense and the defense. Added to the appeal are the speed and excitement created by a 30 second shot clock.