Australia, lead by General Manager Ric Benedierks, will compete at the 2023 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship. In preparation for the championship, organizers of the Australian team are accepting applications from eligible players ages who are interested in traveling to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada for a once in a lifetime experience.
The primary criterion for player eligibility for Australia at the 2023 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship is to be a Passport Holder of the country being represented, with the passport being obtained by birth, right, or naturalization. Players must be born on or between January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2007.
Any player wishing to qualify for one (1) of the four (4) Non-Passport Holders position must be born on or between January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2007 and meet at least one (1) of the eligibility requirement conditions below:
EXCEPTIONS
In circumstances where Developing Nations need support from players who do not meet the age or primary criterion for player eligibility the following exception will apply.
- NON-PASSPORT HOLDERS
Any player wishing to qualify for a Developing Nation as a Non-Passport Holder position must meet at least one (1) of the eligibility requirements below: - PARENTS - A birth parent, adoptive parent/guardian, or step-parent born in the Nation
- GRANDPARENTS - A birth or adoptive grandparent(s) born in the Nation; step-grandparent(s) are not acceptable
- MARRIAGE - Partner/Spouse being a Passport Holder of the Nation, with the qualification that the partner/spouse must be resident in the Nation being represented. In the event of death of the partner/spouse this would not prevent the player from qualifying by these criteria. Divorce from the partner/spouse would disqualify the player from qualifying by these criteria. This criterion relates to accepted marriage in the context of a civil or religious ceremony. “Common–Law “ situations and/or partnerships without such formal supporting documentation will not be accepted
- RESIDENCE - Minimum of a two-year residency period in the playing Nation within the last five (5) years. This does not necessarily have to be a continuous period but a cumulative total period of two (2) years over the previous five (5) years. For clarity the five (5) year time period is that immediately preceding the championship for which eligibility is being sought.
- EDUCATION - Minimum of a full curriculum/course period in playing Nation within the last two (2) years. This does not necessarily have to be a full calendar year but a cumulative total period of a full curriculum/course load over the previous two (2) years. For clarity the two (2) year time period is that immediately preceding the championship for which eligibility is being sought.
- OVERAGE PLAYERS
Any player wishing to qualify for a Developing Nation as an Overage Player must meet both (2) of the eligibility requirements below:- YEAR OF BIRTH - Player must be born on or between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2002
- PASSPORT HOLDER - Player must be a Passport Holder of the Developing Nation
The IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship is an immersive box lacrosse experience with at least five (5) full international indoor games including Round-Robin, Playoff, and Placement or Medal Games. Australia last competed at the World Junior in 2019, results (click) and roster (click).
Accommodations will be provided with transportation to and from the airport. Players will play and have the opportunity to attend all games of the 2023 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. SaskTel Centre is a 15,000 seat world class facility and home to the Saskatchewan Rush of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) and Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League (WHL).
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