Start A Lacrosse Program
No Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) club in your area? Take the initiative and start one!
Here’s how:
Initiate the Process: Contact Ontario Lacrosse to express your interest in starting a new club.
Guidance and Support: We’ll provide you with the necessary resources and guidance to apply for a new OLA Minor Club in your community.
To qualify, the completed application must be signed by the officers of the proposed minor association. In accordance with OLA By Law B3.01(b), the completed application form submitted by the officers of the proposed minor association must include the following:
List of Association Executive Officers: Provide a list of key individuals who will be incorporating and serving on the executive of the new club, detailing their roles and responsibilities.
Profile of the Association: Create a comprehensive profile that outlines the club's mission, vision, objectives, and targeted community.
Scope of Lacrosse Operation: Describe the Lacrosse activities and programs the club intends to offer, including age groups and sectors of Lacrosse (e.g., box, field, women’s field).
Constitution & Bylaws: Submit a formal document detailing the club's foundational rules, structure, and governance policies, ensuring they align with Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) for legal compliance and organizational integrity.
Detailed Operating Budget: Present a clear and itemized financial plan that outlines expected income, expenses, and resource allocation for the club's operations.
Partnership Support: Showcase any backing or endorsements from local businesses, community organizations, or other relevant entities that support the establishment of the new club.
Not for Profit Status: Provide Articles of Incorporation confirming the club's status as a not-for-profit organization.
