top lacrosse program overview

TOP Lacrosse is a youth field lacrosse program providing a player pathway from recreational to competitive for boys and girls to learn, grow, and excel in the sport of lacrosse. Starting with our youngest players in the Junior Lax program and continuing into our Development programs, all TOP Lacrosse programs feature a dedicated & professional coaching staff, premier facilities, and a proven curriculum focused on skill development and long-term athlete development. Our focus on Multi-Sport programming provides families with flexible schedules and summers free.

We are excited to bring the TOP Lacrosse program to Oakville. Based out of Appleby College, We are excited to offer a range of programs for boys and girls born between 2012 and 2021. Starting in April 2025 we will be introducing Development programs for ages 7+ and continuing to offer our Junior Lax program for ages 4-6.

Why Play Lacrosse?!

Lacrosse is widely considered the “Fastest Sport on Two Feet'' and offers players an excellent opportunity to develop foundational athletic skills that will directly translate to other sports like hockey, soccer, and basketball. Lacrosse is a high-tempo and action-packed game played on a smaller soccer field, resulting in more time with the ball, more scoring, and less stoppages. Many NHL legends like Wayne Gretzky, John Tavares, and Steven Stamkos credit lacrosse with helping develop their hockey skills in the off-season and offer an alternative to year-round hockey or soccer.

Junior Lax Program
Ages 4-6

Junior Lax is the first step in the TOP Lacrosse Player Pathway and offers a great opportunity for kids to learn the basics of lacrosse in a music-filled and energetic environment with a strong focus on movement, fundamentals, and FUN. The best part is at this age, no lacrosse background or experience is required, all aspects of this program are designed around having fun and keeping moving!

Development Programs
Ages 7-12

The Development Program is designed to provide players with two dynamic skills sessions per week, plus small-area games session on Sundays. Players will continue to develop fundamental skills like scooping, cradling, shooting, passing, and body positioning, emphasizing athletic literacy, movement skills, and footwork.  The second half of each Sunday session will feature small-area games designed to encourage players to apply skills right into the game and develop teamwork, passing, and positioning.

Academy Teams (Coming in 2026)
Ages 9+ 

Academy teams are the pinnacle of the lacrosse programming at TOP and offer a pathway for advanced players who are looking for a more complete season full of structured practices, tournaments, and games. With an emphasis on team building and advanced skill development, our goal is to help our players develop into successful athletes on and off the field and develop into competitive multi-sport athletes. 

To provide ultimate flexibility, the Academy season is split into two blocks:

Spring Season - The spring season runs from April to June and features an extensive curriculum with 3 practices per week and 2-3 tournaments, depending on the age group. Tryouts take place each November and teams are formed by February. 

Fall Season - To encourage players to play multiple sports, the Fall season in September and October features an in-house program with a skills session and Sixes League games each week, resulting in an action-packed and efficient schedule that allows for other activities.