u7 & U9 development League
Where Young Badgers Learn to Play Lacrosse
The Mississauga Badgers U7 (Paperweight) and U9 Box Development League program is designed for young athletes that introduces players to lacrosse in a fun, development-focused environment right here in the community. There are no tryouts for U7/U9 Development League, making it an accessible entry point for both new and returning players.
U7/U9 Development League builds fundamental skills while introducing structured gameplay, teamwork, and age-appropriate competition through a 3-on-3 game format. Contact is modified at this division, allowing players to “place and push” on the ball-carrier’s arm, while off-ball contact is penalized at all times.
program overview
2026 Schedule
Sundays from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Note: There will be no session on Sunday, May 17 (Victoria Day weekend), and that week’s session will instead take place on Wednesday, May 20 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Age GroupU7 & U9 (Age Chart)
Registration Fee$225
Program Length10 Weeks
Start DateSunday, April 19
End DateSunday, June 21
Locationequipment Requirements & Uniform
U7 and U9 players are required to wear full box lacrosse equipment, including a lacrosse stick, lacrosse gloves, a CSA-approved helmet with face mask, mouthguard, shoulder pads, arm and elbow guards, rib and/or back pads, and an athletic support cup. For more information, please review our Equipment Guidelines.