Winnipeg Winterhawks U13 Boys Box Lacrosse Development Program (2016/2015)
Our U13 Boys Box Lacrosse Program is designed for players looking to develop their skills, elevate their game, and gain a stronger understanding of competitive box lacrosse in a positive, challenging, and team-focused environment.
Whether players are relatively new to box lacrosse or have several seasons of experience, this program focuses on building strong individual fundamentals while introducing more advanced skills, game situations, and team concepts appropriate for the U13 age group.
At this stage of development, players are ready to take the next step in their lacrosse journey. Sessions will emphasize skill progression, speed of execution, decision-making, game awareness, and the ability to apply individual skills in game-like situations.
Through structured practices, competitive drills, position-specific instruction, and small-area gameplay, players will be challenged to improve their confidence, box lacrosse IQ, and overall understanding of the game.
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Program Details
Age Group: U13 BOYS (2016/2015)
Dates: Sundays – January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 2027
Time: 2:00–3:00 PM
Location: Gateway Recreation Centre
Travel Opportunity: 2027 Jailbreak 4×4 Tournament - Feb 12-14, 2027, Saskatoon, Sk
Program Cost: $250 + GST
Program Focus
Players will work on developing and refining key box lacrosse skills, including:
Stick Skills: Improving cradling, passing, catching, and stick protection under pressure.
Ground Balls: Developing proper technique, positioning, contested ground balls, and transition opportunities.
Shooting & Scoring: Building shooting accuracy, release speed, shooting on the move, and finishing in tight spaces.
Offensive Development: Learning offensive spacing, movement without the ball, picks, screens, give-and-go plays, and creating scoring opportunities.
Defensive Development: Improving defensive positioning, footwork, body positioning, communication, and understanding defensive responsibilities.
Transition Play: Developing awareness and execution during offensive and defensive transitions, including fast breaks and odd-player situations.
Game IQ & Decision-Making: Reading the play, recognizing opportunities, making quicker decisions, and understanding situational lacrosse.
Athletic Development: Improving agility, balance, coordination, quickness, and overall athletic movement specific to box lacrosse.
What to Expect
Each session will combine skill development with competitive, game-related activities designed to challenge players and encourage progression.
Sessions may include:
Advanced cradling and passing drills
Competitive ground ball and possession battles
Shooting, finishing, and offensive movement drills
Position-specific offensive and defensive instruction
Small-area competitive games
Transition and fast-break scenarios
Situational gameplay and modified scrimmages
Team concepts, communication, and game strategy
Optional Tournament Opportunity – Jailbreak 4×4
Players will also have the opportunity to participate in the 2027 Jailbreak 4×4 Tournament, taking place February 12–14 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
This optional tournament opportunity will allow players to put their skills into action, compete against other teams, develop their game awareness, and gain valuable experience in a competitive environment.
The 4×4 format encourages quick decision-making, creativity, offensive execution, defensive responsibility, and the ability to compete in tight spaces.
Additional tournament participation details will be provided to interested families.
Additional Tournament Cost: $250 plus GST
Our Goal
The Winnipeg Winterhawks are committed to providing U13 players with an opportunity to continue developing their game in an environment that promotes effort, accountability, competition, and teamwork.
At this age, we want players to become more confident and capable athletes who can execute fundamental skills at game speed, make better decisions under pressure, understand their roles within a team, and contribute in all areas of the floor.
Players will be encouraged to challenge themselves, compete, support their teammates, and take ownership of their individual development.
Whether your player is looking to build a stronger foundation, sharpen their existing skills, or prepare for the next step in their box lacrosse development, this program offers an opportunity to get on the floor, improve their game, and continue growing as a Winnipeg Winterhawk.
Come out, compete, develop, and take your game to the next level!
