AGE
All players must be born on or between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2007 to participate at the 2023 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship. Players must be born in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, or 2007.
DUAL/MULTIPLE PASSPORT HOLDERS
Any player, who holds valid passports for two (2) or more (+) Nations, the player may represent either Nation, as the player may elect. However, after having represented a Nation in an IIJL event, the player may not represent another Nation unless the player meets the eligibility conditions and time limitation set out below:
CHANGE OF COUNTRY
Any player who has represented a Nation in an IIJL event and who elects to represent a different Nation, must wait a minimum of one (1) year from the end of the event where the player last represented the former Nation. Transfer will be permitted if and when the:
- The one (1) year period has elapsed between playing for one nation and then playing for another
- IIJL agreement has been sought/given
- Eligibility criteria have been met and documentation to confirm provided
- “One (1) year” refers to an event cycle year not a calendar year.
DOCUMENTATION CHECKS
The IIJL and Local Organizing Committee (LOC) shall have the power to call upon all Member, Participating, and Developing Nations to provide documentary evidence as needed to support the eligibility status of all players within a Nation's roster. Failure to provide satisfactory documentation may result in the Player being debarred from participating in the tournament in question and if discovered after a tournament has begun, may affect the results and standings of the Nation team.