WHAT IS THE CANADIAN LACROSSE LEAGUE?
The Canadian Lacrosse League (CLL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the establishment of major junior lacrosse in Canada. As a Founding Member Nation of International Indoor Junior Lacrosse (IIJL) the CLL represents Canada at the IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship (WJLC) and all IIJL events.
HOW IS THE CANADIAN LACROSSE LEAGUE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER JUNOR LEAGUES?
The CLL is the only junior league in Canada using the same rules as the National Lacrosse League (NLL).
HOW ARE PLAYERS SELECTED TO REPRESENT CANADA AT THE IIJL WORLD JUNIOR LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP?
The CLL currently holds four (4) Regional Combines each year to identify potential players for the upcoming World Junior Lacrosse Championship and other IIJL events, including but not limited to; the Commonwealth Cup, North American Series, and World U17 Lacrosse Championship. The Regional Combines are used by Canada staff to evaluate players on their athleticism, skill, lacrosse IQ, and communication skills.
WHAT IF A PLAYER CAN NOT ATTEND A REGIONAL COMBINE DUE TO A SCHEDULing CONFLICT?
The CLL and Canada staff understand that junior players have a variety of obligations. During the selection process communication is important and valued by Canada staff. If a player can not attend a Regional Combine and communicates with Canada staff, the player will remain in consideration over the course of our Summer Evaluation Period leading up to the current year's World Junior Lacrosse Championship and other IIJL events.
