2023 ONTARIO LACROSSE COACHING CERTIFICATION CLINIC DATES & LOCATIONS

In preparation of the 2023 lacrosse season, the Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) announces its coaching certification clinic dates and locations. Participants must be at least 16 years old to register, and at least two years older than the division in which they are intending to coach in. Coaches are welcome to register for any clinic that fits their schedule, subject to space availability.

Coaches are required to complete the Making Headway Conscussion Training module and are highly recommended to complete the Making Ethical Decisions pre-certification online course prior to attending their coaching clinic. To register to attend any of the clinics listed below, click on the link below and complete the registration application. All coaches must be pre-registered prior to attending.

To register to attend any of the 2023 coaching clinics: click this link!

Community Development Clinics (Box 1) – $185/coach, 9:00am – 4:00pm

The Community Development 1 qualification is the certification required by Lacrosse Canada for coaches at the U7, U9, U11 and U13 rep divisions of box lacrosse. This course introduces prospective coaches to the fundamental elements of coaching box lacrosse. All Community Development Box 1 Clinics are single day courses, from 9:00am – 4:00pm, unless otherwise noted.

The Zone 5 course is being offered on Saturday April 1st at St Lawrence College located at 2 St. Lawrence Drive, Cornwall ON.

Competitive Introduction Clinics (Box 2) – $250/coach, 7:00pm – 10:00pm & 9:00am – 4:00pm

The Competitive Introduction 2 qualification is the certification required by Lacrosse Canada for coaches at the U15, U17 and U22 rep divisions of minor box lacrosse, as well as the Junior–Major divisions. This course builds on advanced concepts of coaching box lacrosse. The Community Development Box 1 (or Community Development Combination 1) course is a prerequisite to registering for this level of certification. All Competitive Introduction Box 2 Clinics are two-day courses from 7:00pm – 10:00pm on Friday and 9:00am – 4:00pm on Saturday. Full attendance at both sessions is required.

The Zone 5 course is being offered on Friday March 31st and Saturday April 1st at St Lawrence College located at 2 St. Lawrence Drive, Cornwall ON.