2026 Season Information

Annual Lacrosse Schedule

The below information is provided to help explain when and what types of information you are likely to receive in a season and what types of activities players will typically be participating in during a given season.

January 1	Early-bird registration opens. Those hoping to coach for the season should submit their applications as soon as they can.
January and February	Drop-in sessions and ID camps are typically available for players looking to tune up their skills for the upcoming season. Come Try Lacrosse events (free) are announced for all interested new players to try-before-registering.
Late February or early March	EDMONTON NORTH or the “A” team evaluations for U13, U15 and U17. Schedules for these evaluations will typically be emailed out and posted on the website and social media in the middle of February. “A” teams are selected prior to the start of other evaluations and “A” team practices may start right away.
Middle to end of March	Evaluations for all other teams take place. The schedule for these evaluations is usually emailed out in early March. Parents should watch their email box because emails regarding specific floor times for age groups with more than one evaluation floor time may change or be specified.
End of March	Teams are selected and practices begin. Parents will receive an email from the club advising them which team their player has been placed on and who the head coach and manager for the team will be. Parents will also likely receive an email from the coach and manager with introductions, first practice times and similar information.
April 1	Coach + Bench Staff Registration Deadline
April 11/12	Regular season games begin and some tournaments begin.
May 15	Registrations are closed.
Mid-April to end of June	Regular season, most tournaments and the body of the lacrosse season typically fit into this time frame.
End of June	Regular season ends.
July 1 Weekend	Calgary Canada Day Tournament - one of the largest lacrosse tournaments in North America, is hosted by the CDLA and its member clubs.
After July 1 to mid-July	City playoffs to complete the GELC season.
Mid-July	ALA holds provincials which can be available to all teams.
September	Wizards holds its AGM and elects a new Board and holds planning meetings for the upcoming season to set its budget and related matters.
December	Registration opens up for ID camps and Drop-in sessions.