ELEV8 SUmmer SIXES
Introducing ELEV8 Summer Sixes, a cutting-edge youth lacrosse league exclusively available to Calgary Field registrants.
This league features an Olympic 6-on-6 game format with a minimum of 12-player rosters combining field and box lacrosse. Guided by a team of professional NLL, PLL, and NCAA graduate and student coaches, ELEV8 Lacrosse ensures a top-tier lacrosse experience.
The program is designed to foster personal growth in young student-athletes, both on and off the field. It aims to ignite a deep passion for the sport, instill confidence in every player, and prepare them for the discipline of the sport to be played in the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Game Format
- 6 v 6, 12 players per team
- :30 shot clock
- Two 12-minute running-time halves
- ~30-minute games
- No specialist positions, just runners and goalies
- Draws only at the start of each quarter
- Short sticks only
Coaching and Training
- Coaching Staff:
- Professional NLL (National Lacrosse League) coaches
- PLL (Premier Lacrosse League) coaches
- International coaches
- NCAA graduates
- Current NCAA student-athletes
- Training Focus:
- Position-specific training
- Elevating Lacrosse IQ
- Skill development
- Fun and competitive play
Program Goals
- Maximize Fun: Create an enjoyable and engaging atmosphere
- Skill Development: Focused training to enhance player abilities
- Personal Growth: Foster a love for the sport and build confidence
- Competitive Spirit: Encourage healthy competition and sportsmanship
Team Formation: Teams will be based on player experience and evaluations from Calgary Field Lacrosse.
Note: The division will be adjusted if insufficient interest in fielding four teams per division. The format will be modified to a best-of-five-game mini-series in a two-team division.
DETAILS
Dates:
July 20 and July 21, 2024
Structure:
Championship weekend to crown the 2024 season champions
Guaranteed four games
Age Divisions:
U9 Coed
U11 Boys
U13 Boys
U15 Boys
U17 & U19 Boys
U13 & U15 Girls
U17 & U19 Girls
Key Details:
Maximum 4 teams per division
Cap: 60 Student-athletes per division
Roster minimum 12 players, maximum 15 players
Cost:
$157.50 plus transaction fees