MOOSE JAW — In an historic step forward for girls’ lacrosse in Saskatchewan, the Moose Jaw Mustangs are set to launch their first-ever female field lacrosse teams this fall — part of a larger push to grow the sport and support young women in local athletics.
“This would be the first time Mustangs ever had a female field team and would be amongst the first in our entire province,” said Krysta Williams, a coach and administrator with the Moose Jaw Mustangs. “By helping grow this sport in minor divisions we can provide opportunities for our girls to receive scholarships and play at collegiate levels in the future.”
The new teams — one in the U11/U13 division and one for U15/U17 — will begin play in August and run through mid-October, marking a milestone for the organization’s female athletes. Up to now, girls with the Mustangs have only been able to play co-ed box or join male field lacrosse teams.
“This is a very exciting time for female lacrosse, and we are so happy to help grow the game,” said Williams. “Our female numbers in our club are the highest they have ever been in the Mustangs’ history.”
Female participation has grown significantly in recent years. Girls now make up roughly 15 per cent of the club — up from just three to four per cent two years ago — and this past year saw the number of female coaches rise from one to four — and counting.
Much of that growth stems from recent programming that included the club’s first female-focused “Try Lacrosse” session at Yara Centre, followed by a six-week winter training camp that brought in about 58 participants ranging in age from U9 to U17. The camps offered a mix of drills and skill development led by Mustangs alumni, guest coaches, and national-level mentors such as Matt Dalton, head coach of the 2025 U17 female Canada Summer Games team.
“From this alone we gained eight more female athletes for our 2025 season,” said Williams.
Funds raised through this year’s “Fore the Athletes Golf Classic” on Saturday, Sept. 6, will help the Mustangs purchase field lacrosse equipment, support more winter camps, and ensure registration remains affordable for families trying the sport for the first time.
“With the funding, we plan to do more winter camps and “Try Lacrosse” events that are female only and incorporate both the field and box lacrosse sides,” Williams said. “The new and extra equipment will go a long way for athletes trying a new sport.”
Field lacrosse continues to grow across the province with Moose Jaw quickly positioning itself at the forefront, thanks to the Moose Jaw Mustangs Lacrosse team.
To learn more, visit MooseJawMustangsLacrosse.ca or find “Moose Jaw Mustangs Lacrosse” on Facebook. The team can also be reached by email at [email protected].
