TORONTO, ONTARIO - The Ontario Junior “A” Lacrosse League (OJALL) is seeking applications for the role of League Commissioner beginning in the fall of 2018.

 

The OJALL operates under the governance of the Ontario Lacrosse Association and is comprised of 11 teams; the Barrie Lakeshores, the Brampton Excelsiors, the Burlington Chiefs, the Kitchener-Waterloo Braves, the Mimico Mountaineers, the Orangeville Northmen, the Peterborough Lakers, the Six Nations Arrows, the St. Catharines Athletics, the Toronto Beaches and the Whitby Warriors. The Oakville Buzz are slated to become the 12th team beginning in 2019.

 

Players in the OJALL exemplify the highest skill of amateur box lacrosse for players 21 and under, which results in the largest number of rookie athletes entering the National Lacrosse League. Teams in the OJALL compete annually to represent Ontario at the Minto Cup Championship, which is Canada’s national Junior “A” Lacrosse tournament.

The new OJALL Commissioner is expected to focus on improving social media, develop a working relationship with the office of the National Lacrosse League, establish league-wide corporate partners, and elevate the exposure of the annual OJALL Midget Entry Draft. The commissioner will report to the OJALL Council, which is comprised of the delegates of the Ontario Junior “A” Lacrosse League teams, and will represent the league at the Ontario Lacrosse Association’s Board of Governor’s meetings.

 

The OJALL Commissioner’s position is a two (2) year term which expires in odd-numbered years.

Prospective candidates should have a strong leadership background with a vision to further develop all areas of the league. A full list of responsibilities for this position can be found at the link below.

 

Interested individuals may submit their resumes as well as their vision for the direction of the OJALL to Eva Durie, League Secretary, at fearlessqt@sympatico.ca. The application deadline will remain open until a suitable candidate has been secured. The OJALL thanks all applicants for their interest, however please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

When the position has been filled, a notice will be circulated to the Ontario Lacrosse Association and media partners.

 

 

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About the Ontario Lacrosse Association

Since 1897, the Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) has been recognized as the administrative governing body which exists to improve, foster, perpetuate and govern of all levels (youth, junior and senior) and disciplines (box, field and women's field) of lacrosse in the province of Ontario. In addition to coordinating the operation of the sport, the OLA provides informative resources, technical development programs and additional supplies for those interested in the “fastest game on two feet.” For more information, contact the Ontario Lacrosse Association at (416) 426-7066 or email info@ontariolacrosse.com.