Oshawa, ON – July 31, 2025 — Lacrosse Canada is pleased to announce a national recruitment process for the positions of National Commissioners – Junior A, B and Senior A, B Lacrosse. These leadership roles are critical to ensuring the governance, consistency, and integrity of domestic lacrosse competition across Canada.
Reporting to the National Championship Coordinator and Lacrosse Canada’s Executive Director, the National Commissioners will oversee the delivery of competition structures, disciplinary processes, and national alignment for their respective categories. The Commissioner will act as the primary liaison between Lacrosse Canada, Member Associations, leagues, and teams for matters related to rules enforcement, competition integrity, and national championship pathways.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring compliance with Lacrosse Canada’s Domestic Operations Manual, policies, and regulations.
- Overseeing competition frameworks to maintain fairness and integrity across Junior A, B and Senior A, B levels.
- Leading national discipline and dispute resolution processes.
- Collaborating with Member Associations and host committees to deliver consistent, high-quality National Championships.
- Facilitating communication with league officials, convenors, and provincial partners.
- Supporting national rule harmonization and competition integrity initiatives.
“These roles are vital to strengthening the governance and operational delivery of our domestic competition structure,” said Terry Rayner, Executive Director of Lacrosse Canada. “By aligning our competition framework and discipline processes across provinces, we are investing in a more unified, consistent, and athlete-focused lacrosse system.”
Lacrosse Canada is seeking four individuals, each appointed to a two-year term beginning October 1, 2025, to oversee:
- Junior A Lacrosse
- Junior B Lacrosse
- Senior A Lacrosse
- Senior B Lacrosse
These are volunteer positions with an annual honorarium of $7,500, recognizing the time commitment and expertise required. The positions are remote, with an expected time commitment of 8–10 hours per month, increasing during national events and peak competition periods.
Applicants should have:
- A deep understanding of the Canadian lacrosse landscape at the Junior A, B or Senior A, B level.
- Experience in sport governance, competition management, or disciplinary roles.
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- The ability to collaborate with stakeholders across provincial and national levels.
Applications must be submitted by August 29th, 2025 to admin@lacrosse.ca and include:
- A statement of interest and relevant experience.
- A current résumé.
- Three letters of reference.
- A criminal reference check.
Selected candidates may be invited to a virtual interview with Lacrosse Canada’s Board and staff.
ABOUT LACROSSE CANADA
Lacrosse Canada is the national governing body for Lacrosse in Canada, dedicated to the promotion, development, and preservation of the sport at all levels. As stewards of Canada’s national summer sport, Lacrosse Canada oversees national championships, high-performance programs, and the country’s representation on the international stage.
For more information, please contact:
Kealan Pilon
Communications Coordinator
Lacrosse Canada
Email: kealan@lacrosse.ca
