Mini Game
3-on-3 PLAY. MORE TOUCHES. MORE ENGAGEMENT.
The Mini Game provides clubs with a fast-paced, development-focused way to introduce young players to lacrosse.
Played in a 3-on-3 format, the Mini Game is designed as a scaled version of the game—reducing space and team size to increase participation, decision-making, and overall engagement for every player on the floor.
With fewer players and simplified gameplay, the Mini Game creates an environment where participants are constantly involved—building confidence, developing skills, and enjoying the game from their very first experience.
Program Overview
The Mini Game is a non-contact, scaled version of lacrosse designed to increase participation, engagement, and skill development for young players.
Played 3-on-3, the format reduces playing space and number of participants to create a faster pace with more touches and continuous involvement for every player.
Ontario Lacrosse supports clubs delivering the Mini Game through equipment options, program resources, and customizable promotional materials—making it easier to introduce and grow this format within your community.
For clubs, Mini Game:
Bridges introductory programming into structured play
Maximizes floor use and participant engagement
Reduces equipment requirements and cost barriers
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Mini Game Equipment
Ontario Lacrosse provides clubs with access to Mini Game equipment packages designed to make it easy to introduce the format in your community.
Equipment kits are built to support quick setup, simple storage, and effective skill development, and may include:
3’ x 3’ portable nets with mesh (2)
Roll-up Mini Game creases (2)
Vinyl shooter tutors (2)
Soft Lacrosse balls (25) and ball bucket (1)
All equipment is designed to be portable, easy to manage, and adaptable for use across Soft Lacrosse and Mini Game programming.
For more information or to order a Mini Game equipment kit, contact Ron MacSpadyen, Programs Director at ron@ontariolacrosse.com.