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About the Game - Box Lacrosse
Box lacrosse is a uniquely Canadian game and is best described as a game of speed and reaction.
Box Lacrosse is played on a standard sized arena floor and features 6 players (goaltender and five runners) aside, on the floor at one time. There are up to 18 players and up to 2 goalies per team.
The strategy of Lacrosse is similar to that of basketball, with all five runners involved in the offense and the defense. Added to the appeal are the speed and excitement created by a 30 second shot clock. The combination of action and reaction makes Box as much fun to play as it is to watch.
Box Lacrosse is played almost exclusively in Canada, with annual National Championships occurring at seven levels. The award of the premiere junior (17-21) championship is the Minto Cup, while the best senior players in Canada (over 21) play for the Mann Cup.
There are currently over 47,000 Box players in Canada. Both males and females play this version of Lacrosse and the ages of competition range from 5-65 years.
In Nova Scotia, we have many dedicated volunteers at the club and league levels providing skill development and game play. Lacrosse Nova Scotia provides elite programming including provincial tournaments, provincial team programming and a high performance pathway, Midget Flight, in accordance with LTAD principles.
Mark Anderson is our Lacrosse Nova Scotia Box Sector Chair.
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