Ontario Lacrosse Association Club Level SIXES 2026 Release Request Form

Ontario Lacrosse Association Club Level SIXES 2026 Release Request Form

The OLA “Release Request Form” must be used in all cases where a player wishes to be released from their current Association in order to play for another Association. The player, the parent or the guardian must complete all fields in Section 1 and send it to the President of the Association from which the release is requested. Only the information presented in Section 1 (or included as an appendix at the time of the submission) will be considered; new reasons for a release will not be entertained should the Association’s decision be appealed at any other level. Prior to submitting any release request, the player must be registered with the resident OLA Association for the current year, and may not apply for a release prior to August 15th and will not be accepted after 11:59 PM on August 30th. A hearing must be held, and all parties must be invited.
OLA Level 1 Appeal Process League:

OLA Level 1 Appeals Process League: A written appeal must be submitted within five business days of receipt of the Association’s decision, to both League Chair. A non-refundable appeal fee to not exceed $50 must be enclosed along with Section 2 of this form, which must be completed by the individual requesting the appeal. At the appeal hearing, all parties will be given the opportunity to present their cases and a written decision will be forwarded to all attendees by the hearing chairperson within five business days.
OLA Level 2 Appeal Process League:

A written appeal must be submitted within five business days of the receipt of the decision of League Chairs to the Ontario Lacrosse Association Case Manager (casemanager@ontariolacrosse.com). A non-refundable appeal fee of $100 must be enclosed along with all documentation completed by the hearing chairperson at the league level. At this appeal hearing, each party will be given the opportunity to present their cases and a written decision will be forwarded to the attendees by the OLA hearing chairperson within five business days. If an appeal is granted (OR11.1), a hearing must be completed.
Release Request Instructions:

Prior to submitting any release request, the player must be registered with their resident OLA Association for the current year. A player may not apply for a release prior to August 15th of the current year.(MR3.01) The OLA Release Request Form must be used in all cases where a player wishes to be released from their current Association in order to sign and play for another Association. The player, the parent or the guardian must complete all fields in Section 1 and send it to the President of the Association from which the release is requested. Only the information presented in Section 1 will be considered; new reasons for a release will not be entertained should the Association’s decision be appealed at any other level. The Association must respond to the applicant within 72 hours to acknowledge receipt of the request for a release. Within a reasonable time, the Association is responsible for setting a date, time and location for when a release hearing will be held so that the applicant may be present to formally discuss the request. The fee to apply for a release hearing at the Association level cannot exceed $50.00. All parties, including the player and at least one parent/guardian, must be invited to attend the hearing. If a hearing is not necessary because the player is being released because of NO PROGRAMMING or NO SPACE, they must be informed that they will automatically return to their residential club in the following season. If a hearing is not necessary because the player is being released for any other reason, they must be informed they will be ineligible to return to their residential club in future seasons without both a release and approval from their residential club. Following a decision, the Association must complete Section 2 of this form with written reasons for granting or denying the request and provide the applicant with the information necessary to appeal to the League Chairs, should the applicant qualify to do so under the OLA Appeal’s Process, which is outlined below. Acceptable reasons for submitting an appeal at any level are outlined in OLA Operating Regulation 11.3(d).
Participant's Full Name

First NameLast Name
Section 1

Please ensure all fields are filled out.
Participate Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian Full Name (if participant is under 18)

First NameLast Name
Relationship to the Participant
Example: Mother, Father, Parental Guardian, Etc.
Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Contact Email
example@example.com
Date Request is Being Submitted

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
What Division is the Particpant
Sector
On behalf of First Name* Last Name* , I wish to request a residency release from for the following reason(s):This is a fill in the field. Please add appropriate fields and text.
What club are you seeking a release from?
What club are you hoping to be released to?
Pick the reason you are asking for a release
Details for requesting a release
This will be the only information used if a hearing is granted. If no additional information is required please submit NA in the field
Parent Signature
Date of Signature

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Section 2: Lacrosse Club Decision

The Lacrosse Association hereby:
Option 1:
Option 1: Club Reasonings and Hearing Notes:
Option 1: Club Reasonings and Hearing Notes:
Option 2:
Option 2: Club Reasonings and Hearing Notes:
Option 3:
Option 3: Club Reasonings and Hearing Notes:
Release Committee Members:
Release Committee Member Full Name

First and Last Name Position on the Board
Release Committee Member Full Name

First and Last Name Position on the Board
Release Committee Member Full Name

First and Last Name Position on the Board
Release Committee Member Full Name

First and Last Name Position on the Board
Name of Club
Name of Club President:

First NameLast Name
Date of Hearing

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Club President Signature
Date of Signature

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Release Committee Members:
Section 3: Ontario Lacrosse Association Decision (OLA)
Option 1:
Option 1: OLA Reasonings and Hearing Notes:
Option 2:
Option 2: OLA Reasonings and Hearing Notes:
Option 3:
Option 3: OLA Reasonings and Hearing Notes:
Release Committee Member Full Name

First and Last Name Position with OLA
Release Committee Member Full Name

First and Last Name Position with OLA
Release Committee Member Full Name

First and Last Name Position with OLA
Release Committee Member Full Name

First and Last Name Position with OLA
Vice President of Development Signature
Vice President of Promotion Signature
Date of Signature

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Date of Signature

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Date of Hearing

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Should be Empty:

Ontario Lacrosse Association Club Level SIXES 2026 Release Request Form

OLA Level 1 Appeal Process League:

OLA Level 2 Appeal Process League:

Release Request Instructions:

Section 1

Section 2: Lacrosse Club Decision

Release Committee Members:

Release Committee Members:

Section 3: Ontario Lacrosse Association Decision (OLA)