TRAC Athletics launches new TRAC Sixes League

Described by World Lacrosse as a version of the sport that “blends many of the most popular aspects of the field and box games”, sixes lacrosse is coming to the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre this summer!

TRAC Athletics is proud to launch one of the first youth sixes leagues anywhere on the planet through the TRAC Sixes League scheduled to start July 10th at the facility’s phenomenal outdoor turf field in Oakville, Ontario.

Unable to roll out the previously announced Spring Invitational League due to the most recent provincially-mandated, pandemic-related restrictions, the TRAC Sixes League allows athletes to get back on the field in a safe, fun, and competitive environment by playing a version of the sport that everyone is talking about but few have had the opportunity to try.

“We feel this new league will allow us to provide an even more exciting and engaging experience for our athletes,” said TRAC Athletics Director and recently named National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame inductee, Colin Doyle. “The TRAC Athletics staff have closely followed the rollout of sixes by World Lacrosse and feel this version of the sport will allow our players to develop skillsets that will benefit them no matter if they compete in field, box or both. Plus, the gameplay is extremely fun, fast, athletic, and challenging. We’re thrilled to be able to offer sixes at the TRAC this summer.”

Interested in playing? Click here to register or keep reading to find out more.

For those unaware, sixes lacrosse is the gameplay World Lacrosse recently introduced the name, brand identity, and first phase of technical resources for the new 6 v 6 discipline that has been developed through a comprehensive consultation, trial, and refinement process involving players, coaches, officials, and leaders of lacrosse around the world. Often referred to as World Lacrosse Sixes or Olympic-rules lacrosse, this version of the sport combines some of the most exciting aspects of both box & field lacrosse and will be the discipline featured during The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama.

“This is the beginning of an exciting, new era for World Lacrosse and lacrosse players around the globe,” said World Lacrosse President Sue Redfern in the international governing body’s recent announcement. “As the newest offering from our international federation, World Lacrosse Sixes is an ideal complement to our existing field and box disciplines. Sixes blends many of the most popular aspects of the field and box games, and introduces new elements that appeal to the next generation of sport participants and fans.”

Click here for more on sixes lacrosse and watch World Lacrosse’s introduction to this highly anticipated gameplay that nations around the world will soon also be adopting.

In order to provide enhanced gameplay and a positive experience for all those involved, Toronto Rock players will serve as goalies in the league, while a goalie-specific program for players will be announced soon. The league will also be coached by TRAC Athletics staff, plus past & present Rock players. Divisions will include boys U11, U13, U15, and U17. The 8-game season will be played every Saturday throughout the month of July.

Get back on the field and playing a version of the game that everyone is excited about around the world. Click here to register. Questions? Email TRAC Athletics Director Colin Doyle at cdoyle@torontorock.com.

About TRAC Athletics
TRAC Athletics provides training, competition, camps, and other lacrosse events for both box and field lacrosse, in partnership with the Toronto Rock and the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre (TRAC) in Oakville, Ontario. TRAC Athletics Directors include Colin Doyle, Dan Dawson, and Challen Rogers. Instructors of the various programs include a host of former and current National Lacrosse League players, coaches, and other highly accomplished staff. TRAC Athletics also provides fitness and physical conditioning opportunities through The Dynamic Athlete – a TRAC-based program founded and managed by Toronto Rock Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sean Holmes. For more information on TRAC Athletics and the various programs offered visit TRACAthletics.com.