Ontario Summer Games (OSG)
The Ontario Summer Games was first introduced in Etobicoke in 1970 and over the years has become a very prestigious event for athletes across the Province. With athletes competing in various team and individual sports, the Games have become Ontario’s largest multi-sporting event. Women’s field lacrosse being one of the 26 plus sports played at the OSG’s.
OSG is offered bi-annually.
2026 OSG Details - Waterloo Region
2026 Ontario Summer Games
OSG Girl's field lacrosse will take place in KW at Laurier University on
July 31 - August 2, 2026.
What Girl's Field Lacrosse Will Look Like at OSG?
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U17 age players from OWFL club teams will be selected to participate
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Players will be divided into 6 teams
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Opening Ceremonies (including the parade of athletes from all participating sports)
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3 days of competition
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Medal Ceremony
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All-tournament teams selected
OSG Girls Field Lacrosse Player Eligibility
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Players born in 2010, 2011, 2012
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Players must be registered with and in good standing with the OLA
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Players must be registered with and in good standing with their OWFL club
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Players must play in the OWFL during the 2026 season to be eligible
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If a player drops from their OWFL Club roster and they are no longer playing in the OWFL they would be ineligible from OSG. This includes players who do not qualify for provincials.
OSG Tryouts
May 17 - 18, 2026
Trafalgar Sports Park - 11494 Trafalgar Road, Halton Hills, ON L7G 4S4
Field 10 & 11
Tryout Fee $100
May 17, 2026
9:00 - 10:00 Player check-in
10:00 - 12:00 Stations
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch break
12:30 - 2:00 Drills
2:00 - 4:00 Scrimmages
May 18, 2026
9:30 - 10:00 Player check-in
10:00 - 12:00 Stations
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch break
1:00 - 3:00 Scrimmages
Please note:
Player selections - at the conclusion of day 1, May 17th, players will be contacted by email to be invited back to day 2, May 18th, OR released from OSG tryouts.
If the player has not received an email within 5 hours post tryout on Day 1, May 17th, please contact playerdevelopment@owfl.org.
Players will be informed by email within 72 hours of the final tryout if they have been selected for the 2026 Ontario Summer Games.
Tryout Registration HERE
Note: Players must attend tryouts on May 17, and May 18, 2026 to be selected for OSG.
2026 OSG Coaches
Team Pink - Tristan Holdsworth, Tamara Grant, Tara Wailes
Team Green - Reese Wilkins, Adam Jackson, Taryn Weppler
Team Purple - Olivia Purcell, Olivia Minor, Scott Turner
Team Orange - Emma Uhrig, Mary James, Josh Murray
Team Maroon - Lauren Bain, Greg Kelly
Team Blue - Laura Tober, Lisa Collee, Emma Lunnie
2026 OSG
Information
Ontario Summer Games
July 30, 2026 - August 2, 2026 at Waterloo Region
Team Members
U17 age players from OWFL club teams will be selected to participate. Players are divided into 6 teams through a draft process led by the OSG coaches.
Team Announcement
The 2026 OSG team announcement will take place at the U9, U11, U13 & JEWL Provincials. The date, time, field # TBD. Athletes will meet their coaches & teammates, attend a team meeting and receive their apparel packages.
OSG Schedule (sample)
Thursday July 30, 2026
2:00 PM - Approximate drop-off time (exact time TBD)
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Team Practice (exact time TBD)
6:30 PM - Open Ceremonies
Friday July 31, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Tournament Play @ WLU Alumni Field
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Team Event
Saturday August 1, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Tournament Play @ WLU Alumni Field
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Team Event
Sunday August 2, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Tournament Playoffs @ WLU Alumni Field
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Awards Ceremony
Athlete Travel
Athlete transportation from the Games accommodation sites (residence) to and from the competition venues (lacrosse field - Alumni Field) and special event (Opening Ceremonies) sites, will be provided by OSG staff. Schedules for this service will be provided to coaches and athletes approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of OSG.
Players are responsible for their own travel to and from OSGs.
Athlete Accommodations
Participants will receive accommodations at Laurier University. Dorm room assignments will not be determined until at least one month post tryouts. All eligible athletes, sport assistants, coaches, managers, trainers, officials, and OWFL representatives will be staying at Laurier University throughout the OSGs. Athletes will be supervised in the dorms by their coaches, managers and trainers.
All participants will be required to check-in on July 30, 2026 and check-out on August 2, 2026 as assigned by OWFL. Check-in and check-out times are TBD.
Coaches, managers and OWFL representatives will be responsible for ensuring the proper conduct of athletes under their supervision at all times, including while staying at the arranged place of accommodation.
Athlete Meals
Details regarding distribution and locations of meals will be determined based on tournament schedule.
Only participants who are officially registered for the Games are eligible for meals.
OSGs will follow the Standardized Meal Requirement and Guidelines provided by the Ministry of Sport.
Medical Services
Medical personnel and equipment will be provided by OSG staff at the Games. One OSG Athletic Trainer and the team's bench trainer will be available at the field throughout the event.
The OSG coaches, managers and trainers will maintain guardianship for each athlete, collect and maintain each athlete’s medical information and provide information, if required, to emergency services throughout the Games.
If an athlete requires transportation in an emergency vehicle, an OWFL representative and/or team personnel will accompany them and will provide updates to the athlete’s parent/guardian.
What to Bring - Women's Field Lacrosse
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Team uniform and OSG Apparel (players will receive at the Team Announcement Meeting)
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WF Lacrosse stick, goggles, mouth guard, cleats, running shoes
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Black bottoms for the opening ceremonies
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Several changes of clothes (4 days supply)
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Rain gear
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Snacks (nut free)
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Sunscreen
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Hat, sunglasses
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Water bottle
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Shower shoes
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Small fan
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Pillow, blanket/sleeping bag and fitted sheet (twin)
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Money
Cost
$550 - includes accommodations (at tournament), meals (at tournament), travel (at tournament) 1 practice, tournament fees, apparel package.