U9

CDLA 2026 LTAD U9 RULES & REGULATIONS -

U9 will follow the Lacrosse Canada Ages and Stages with these ALA Modifications

Fallback
Shift on the fly
Regulation ball used.
No coaches on the floor

U9 is for players aged 7 and 8 years old.

The purpose of the U7 and U9 leagues is to introduce, emphasize, and develop the fundamental skills of lacrosse. The focus of practices as well as games is to promote an environment that encourages participation, skill development, and overall enjoyment of the game.

The CDLA has divided the U9 leagues up into 2 areas:

South Calgary - Axemen / Sabrecats Okotoks / High River

North Calgary - Hornets, Knights and Strathmore, Rockyview

The reason for this is to allow for all games to be played close to home and reduce travel to and from games.

Score is kept and entered into the League Management System.

Full length of the floor	Time Allotment: 60-minute games
Real lacrosse balls used in game	3 x 12 - minute run time periods * Last 5 mins 3rd Stop Time
3x3 CLA approved nets	2 min break in between periods
Shot Clocks are not used	Changing “on the fly” (no Shifts)
After goals, possession is awarded to the goalie who was scored on	5 Minute warm up

Please consult ALA Regulations for full U9 rules.

Penalties will be served by the offending player

Fall Back Rule:

Applies anytime the goalie has the ball
Awarded possession or a save is made
Goalie MUST pass the ball in the air to a teammate outside the 24’ circle
Rolling the ball to a teammate is not permitted

Defensive players are required to retreat behind the restraining line

If the arena has no restraining line, a different line shall be indicated to both coaches prior to the start of the game
If a mistake is made, blow the whistle down and have the goalie re-do it
All defensive players must “tag up” outside the “attacking zone” (outside the restraining/otherwise indicated line) before anyone can re-enter the zone
If the defensive team fails to entirely retreat during dynamic play, blow the play down and award possession to the goalie
Ensure all defensive players are on the other side of the restraining line before play is blown in again following a failure to clear the zone:

Contact:

Place and Push: Defensive players may place their stick on the ball carrier and push them away
A defensive player may check an offensive player by placing their stick head on the opposing player’s stick head

Calgary District Lacrosse League - U9 Game Attendance & Rescheduling Policy

Game Schedule Request

No-Show Responsibilities
If a team fails to attend a scheduled game, they will be responsible for covering the referee and facility costs.

Tournament Conflicts

Teams must provide a minimum of two weeks' notice for any tournament conflicts.
Calgary District Lacrosse will make every effort to reschedule affected games.
If rescheduling is not possible, the team will be responsible for any referee and floor costs.

Game Replacement

Calgary District Lacrosse cannot guarantee replacement games.
League games missed due to tournament participation may not be rescheduled.

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Calgary District Lacrosse League - U9 Game Attendance & Rescheduling Policy