What are the roster, net, stick and equipment rules in OLA minor box?
Rule- Ontario
- Ontario Lacrosse Association
- Box lacrosse
- Minor box
- U9-U22
- 2026
- Coaches
From the 2026 OLA Modified Rules: Minor Box Lacrosse:
- Team size: 5 to 18 runners, 1 to 2 goaltenders, 1 head coach, 1 certified trainer and up to 3 assistant coaches.
- Net: 4 ft x 4 ft for U9 to U15; 4 ft x 4 ft 6 in for U17 and U22.
- Player's stick: 34" to 42" for U9, U11 and U13; 40" to 42" for U15, U17 and U22. Wooden sticks are permitted for all players and goaltenders, with stick size aligned to World Lacrosse rules except where noted.
- Goaltender sticks: up to 15" wide, measured inside frame to inside frame at the widest point. In U13 and below the goaltender's stick can measure 34" to 72".
- Goaltender equipment: a team may request an equipment examination for conformity or "add-on" modifications. If illegal, a major penalty is assessed and the equipment must be fixed.
- Lost equipment: if a player in possession of the ball loses their helmet, chinstrap or glove, play is stopped immediately. If no penalty caused it, possession goes to the non-offending team. No player can play without the required equipment.
Source: https://www.ontariolacrosse.com/s/2026-Minor-Box-Rule-Modifications.pdf
Added 25 Oct 2026