• Old Dogs Lacrosse is a group of masters-level and above (35+) men from the entire Columbus metro area who gather to honor the game of lacrosse in the manner of those first given the game.

• The friendships, bonds and fellowship with our fellow lacrosse players are of high importance.

• The experience of Old Dogs ranges from those who played in college or high school to those who picked up the game later in life when their sons or daughters began to play. An excitement for the game, an eagerness to improve, a desire to play to ones ability, and a willingness to aid one another are prized characteristics of Old Dogs Lacrosse.

• This is a medicine game where the health and safety of the members of the pack cannot be compromised. Our main concession to the march of time is "no body checking".  But, we also do this by minimizing the disparity of age and skill.

Intra-Pack Games

Old Dogs Lacrosse targets masters-level and above (35+) players of men's lacrosse.  We are not a league; we meet to play and enjoy the game of lacrosse whereupon we divide ourselves into teams. Good sportsmanship is expected at all times.

We play year round. Our outdoor schedule runs from approximately Easter to Halloween with the remainder of the year being our indoor schedule. Outdoor play is in the Upper Arlington area.

The Old Dogs do welcome Young Pups (25 - 35)who share and adopt our playing philosophy as guests with the understanding that their playing time is secondary that of the Old Dogs present.

On Sundays the masters-level players have priority, but that number rises and falls during the year. Please do not just show up to play, contact us first for more information.

Thursdays are more open for Old Dog and Young Pup play; look in the "Games" tab for more information. This is not just "open nets"; adherence to Old Dog philosophies and protocols are required.

Puppies (sons <=18) of Old Dogs in good standing may join our play as invited guests, but must understand that they are automatically middies because of their young legs. They are expected to rotate off the field frequently and voluntarily so Old Dogs get their expected playing time. They are also expected to match up with other Puppies.

Inter-Team Games

Old Dogs Lacrosse seeks play with other masters-level lacrosse groups who share our objectives. Doing so will strengthen us as individuals, as teams, and the lacrosse community as a whole.

Old Dogs Lacrosse is a growing and expanding organization. We will be open to playing opportunities that honor the game with groups that of comparable age, skill, and philosophy. We may occasionally play teams outside our level, but only with full knowledge of what we are getting into.

Old Dogs Lacrosse has members who occasionally play in masters (35+), grand masters (45+), and super grand masters (52+) divisions of tournaments. In addition, we have World Game representation in our own Eddie Chung, the Korea National Team's goalie.

The Columbus Lacrosse Club (CLC) is geared for the high school, college, and post-collegiate players who engage in a faster and more energetic level of play that is typified by youth and that Old Dogs enjoy watching. Contact CLC at columbuslax@hotmail.com for more information; please let them know that the Old Dogs sent you.