ELEV8 Lacrosse in the COMMUNITY
Calgary Field Lacrosse
CALGARY FIELD LACROSSE CLUB
Calgary Field Lacrosse’s primary focus is to develop field lacrosse players in a positive and engaging environment while growing the organization. Strategic partnerships, leading-edge and innovative concepts, coupled with outstanding organization and professionalism in a manner that exceeds the expectations of all participants are the cornerstones of the organization.
The program leadership, administration and coaching is exclusively provided by ELEV8 Lacrosse. Together, Calgary Field and ELEV8 Lacrosse, work hard to find the perfect balance between player development, player safety and fun!
Calgary District Box Lacrosse Associations
The Calgary District Lacrosse Association (CDLA) organizes minor indoor box lacrosse within the City of Calgary and region. The CDLA is comprised of nine member box lacrosse clubs and is the governing body for indoor box lacrosse in Calgary and surrounding district.
To find out which Club you belong to based on your residency, click the boundary map. Then click on the logos to learn more about your community association.
Box LACROSSE EQUIPMENT
The helmet is mandatory protective gear for every lacrosse player. In box lacrosse, the standard is a CSA-approved hockey helmet with a certified facemask. These meet safety standards and are available at major sporting retailers.
Approved helmet options:
NOCSAE-approved field lacrosse helmet
CSA-approved hockey helmet + CSA-approved hockey facemask
CSA-approved hockey helmet + CSA-approved lacrosse facemask
Gloves are essential in box lacrosse. They protect your hands and fingers from checks, slashes, and impacts while giving you the grip and stick control you need in tight, physical play.
Recommended gloves include Northland PRO Gloves and Northland Intermediate Youth Gloves, both designed by Canadian pros with reinforced impact foam, moisture-wicking liners, and palms built for performance in the box.
Visit: Northland Lacrosse
Lacrosse sticks break down into two parts: the head and the shaft, so players can customize their setup for performance.
Head: The part that catches and throws the ball.
Shaft: The handle, typically lightweight yet durable.
For a ready-to-play option, Northland PRO Complete Sticks come professionally strung with a quality head and shaft.
Visit: Northland Lacrosse
Box lacrosse is physical. Shoulder pads protect your shoulders, chest, and back from heavy impacts. Good pads balance coverage with mobility, letting you play hard without worrying about injury.
Bicep pads protect your upper arms — a frequently hit area in box lacrosse. They absorb checks and collisions while letting you move freely. Lightweight, flexible padding means protection without restriction.
Elbow pads guard elbows and forearms from checks, falls, and contact. Box lacrosse demands higher-impact protection than field lacrosse, so choose pads designed for the box game. Field pads often fall short.
Kidney pads shield your lower back and sides. They absorb hits and reduce injury risk in this sensitive area. Designed to be light and flexible, kidney pads add important protection without slowing you down.
ELEV8 WELLNESS RESOURCES
INJURY MANAGEMENT
Group 23
Group 23 made up of a group of individuals who collectively believe in patient-centric, collaborative care. Group 23 strives not only to help patients return to peak performance by helping them overcome injury, but also seek ways to assist them in rising to new levels. Sport physicians work to find non-surgical options of treatment. They have a wealth of experience working with professional and elite athletes and utilize this level of expertise when treating all of their patients.
Dr. Ian Auld
MEntal HEALTH RESOURCES
Resources that help support children and youth with mental health concerns:
For Zoe
Eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the high school and collegiate student-athlete communities
Equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics
Normalize conversations in safe spaces
Encourage peer-to-peer communications
Empower those who suffer in silence & support those who feel alone
Building an all-volunteer campus Ambassador network
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
211 is an essential service that helps Albertans find the right resource or service for whatever issue they need help with, at the right time. 211 is available 24/7 by phone, text and chat. The service is free, confidential and available in over 170 languages over the phone.
1-800-668-6868 you can text or live chat.
Kids Help Phone’s e-mental health services are available 24/7 across Canada. This means that we’re here for kids, teens and young adults from coast to coast to coast.
REACH out to help
R – Recognize when someone is struggling
E – Engage in conversation and listen
A – Ask about suicidal thoughts and feelings
C – Connect to support and resources
H – Heal yourself by taking care of your own mental health
Phone or Text – 403.266.HELP (4357)
Teen – 403.264.TEEN (8336)
Phone support is offered in over 200 languages.
Online Chat
We understand that you may not be comfortable picking up the phone and calling so we encourage you to use our online chat via the button below.
Email: help@distresscentre.com
Eastside Community Mental Health Services (ECMHS) offers immediate, no-cost, mental health support from an integrated, ethnocultural team.
It’s a place you can rely on when you have troubles at home or need someone to talk to.
Call or Text – 7 days a week
Call: 403-299-9699 | 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Text: 587-315-5000 | 9 a.m. – 10 p.m
Know how to find support, stay safe or help others who are experiencing bullying in person or online.
Wellness Together Canada was created in response to an unprecedented rise in mental distress since the COVID-19 pandemic, with funding from the Government of Canada. As a country, we are facing challenges at a scale we’ve never seen before, from social isolation and financial insecurity to substance use concerns and racial inequality.
Whatever you’re going through, remember that you are not alone. Wellness is a journey, not a destination—and every day, we can each take a step toward our own well-being. Wellness Together Canada supports you on that journey.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ELEV8 PROGRAMS
ELEV8 differentiates itself in the youth sports marketplace through the breadth of its programs, by offering educational instruction at all age and skill levels, providing year-round participation opportunities, by attending elite events at top host facilities, through a talented professional leadership team and a dynamic supporting cast, and by offering unparalleled value.
COmmUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Kidsport Calgary
KidSport Calgary & Area alleviates financial hardship for families who cannot afford the cost of lacrosse registration fees, Funding is available (for qualified families) through KidSport Calgary
Your support allows kids from Calgary & Area to grow through sport.
FLAMES Sports Equipment Bank
Gently used equipment isa also available for qualified families through Comries's Sports Equipment bank.