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Call for Applications: National Team Director, Box
Date:01/27/2015 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
The Canadian Lacrosse Association is now accepting applications for those interested in the volunteer position of National Team Director, Box for the quadrennial starting in 2016. The term for this position is 4 years with a renewal term opportunity of 4 subsequent years. The National Team Director, Box oversees the operations of the box national team program and reports to the CLA National...
Team Canada Lacrosse 2016 - Applications Now Being Accepted
Date:01/19/2015 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
Team Canada Lacrosse 2016 is excited to announce that they have begun to accept player, coach and support staff applications for the 2016 U-19 Men's Field team that will be representing Canada at the FIL Men's U19 World Lacrosse Championship in Coquitlam, BC, July 7-16, 2016. All interested are encouraged to complete the Application Package 2016 U19 Team Canada Playe...
Canadian U19 National Women’s Lacrosse Team Announced
Date:01/16/2015 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
Dean French, Canada’s national team Chairman and the Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) have announced Canada’s roster for the 2015 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) U19 World Championship. Canada’s top female athletes will take on the world vying for gold against long-time rivals from the United States and Australia, amongst other countries. Last weekend marked ...
Team Canada Lacrosse 2015: Medical and Equipment Staff Application Package
Date:01/15/2015 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
The Canadian Men’s 2015 Indoor National Team is now accepting applications for all equipment/medical personnel positions. The volunteer equipment/medical staff will consist of an equipment manager, team doctor, team therapist and team trainer. The team will compete in the upcoming 2015 World Championship held in Syracuse and Buffalo, NY from September 18-26, 2015. For the application packa...
Team Canada Lacrosse 2015 - Player Applications Now Being Accepted
Date:01/05/2015 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
Team Canada Lacrosse 2015 is excited to announce that they have begun to accept player applications for the 2015 Senior Men’s Indoor team that will be representing Canada at the FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championships in Syracuse and Buffalo, New York, September 18-26, 2015. All interested players are encouraged to complete the Player Application Package, found at: http://bit.ly/TC2015_Play...
CLA Office Holiday Closure
Date:12/23/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
Please note the CLA office will be closed for the holidays beginning December 24, 2014 and will re-open on Friday January 2, 2015. Happy holidays everyone! ...
Tucker Williams: Braver than Brave
Date:12/18/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
The Canadian Lacrosse Association and the entire Canadian lacrosse community wish to express their sincere condolences to the family of Tucker Williams. Tucker passed away Wednesday December 18 after a courageous battle with Burkitt’s lymphoma. He made his mark on the Canadian and World lacrosse communities and will forever be remembered as Braver than Brave. http://www.d...
Technical Bulletin 14-08: NOCSAE Confirms Approval of Cascade Helmet Re-Certification Process
Date:12/16/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) has confirmed that, after voiding the certification of the Cascade R model helmet on November 24, 2014, Cascade has developed a solution and re-certification process for the helmet that has been approved by NOCSAE. The modified Cascade R helmet models will now be designated as the Cascade R-M To download the compl...
Update: CLA Operations Manual (November 2014)
Date:12/15/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
This version (dated November 2014) incorporates all of the bylaw and policy changes that were officially approved at the May 2014 SAM and the November 2014 Annual Meeting including all the new and updated Terms of Reference (inserted as Appendices in the manual). We are in the process of working on further updates of this manual for presentation at the next SAM which should clean up the entire ma...
New Resource Added: CLA Coach Pathway
Date:11/26/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
Lacrosse coaches wanting to become NCCP trained now have the 'Coach Pathway' to refer to as they start (or continue) their coaching education. The 'Coach Pathway' is a clear, visual representation of the steps a lacrosse coach must follow to become a trained NCCP coach. Coaches are encouraged to use this resource as a guide; it can be found at: http://bit.ly/CLACoachPathway For m...
Technical Bulletin 14-07: NOCSAE Voids Certification of Two Lacrosse Helmet Models
Date:11/26/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) would like to confirm that, because The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) recently voided the certification of two previously certified helmet models, the Warrior Regulator and Cascade Model R lacrosse helmets are no longer compliant with the following CLA policy: 12.4.2 For Box and Men's Field Lacrosse, all playe...
Lacrosse PEI Joins Canadian Lacrosse Community
Date:11/20/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
Over the past weekend the Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) welcomed its members to the 2014 Annual Meeting, held in Regina, Saskatchewan. As members representing the nine Member Associations (MA) gathered, Lacrosse PEI was successful in their application for approval to become a full MA. Their approval makes Lacrosse PEI the tenth MA of the Canadian Lacrosse Association's growin...
Job Opportunity: ALA Technical Director
Date:11/12/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
The Alberta Lacrosse Association (ALA) is seeking an energetic and self motivated individual with proven experience in the sport of lacrosse, for the role of Technical Director The complete job description is available here: https://secure.pointstreaksites.com/files/uploaded_documents/357/ALA_Technical_Director_Job_Description_2014.pdf Application deadline is November 30th and can be sent to lis...
Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame 2014 Induction Ceremony Takes Place This Weekend
Date:11/07/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
The Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame 2014 Induction Ceremony takes place this weekend. The event takes place Saturday November 8, 2015 at the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame at the ANVIL Centre in New Westminster, British Columbia. This is the first induction ceremony to take place at the new Hall of Fame building. Among the greats being inducted this weekend is CLA's National Team D...
Reminder: 2015 World Championship Officials Applications Due Nov. 3, 2014
Date:10/30/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
The process of selecting our officials for the upcoming Men’s Indoor Lacrosse Championships has begun. The event takes place September 18-26 and will be held in the Onondaga Nation Arena outside of Syracuse, NY, USA and at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, NY, USA. Click here for the 2015 World Championship Officials Application Package. If you have any questions, contact the CLA office...
2015 Proclaimed the Year of Sport in Canada
Date:10/21/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
Original Press Release: http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/-1958367.htm Department of Canadian Heritage October 16, 2014 His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, today proclaimed 2015 the Year of Sport in Canada in a ceremony on Parliament Hill. The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), attended the event, which included the ceremonial torch...
Executive Director Announced: Joanne Thomson Joins the Canadian Lacrosse Association
Date:10/20/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanne Thomson as the CLA Executive Director. Joanne will join Jane, Britany and Ashley in Ottawa at the CLA national head office. For the past eleven years Joanne has served as Executive Director of Biathlon Canada where she has contributed significantly to Biathlon Canada's successes both domestically an...
International Opportunity: Hong Kong Lacrosse High Performance Program – Men's and Women’s Head Coach
Date:10/09/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
The Hong Kong Lacrosse Association (HKLA) has announced the establishment of the Hong Kong Lacrosse High Performance Program (HPP), and is seeking two head coaches, one for the men's and one for the women’s program. For more information about the opportunity, click here. ...
CLA Welcomes New Intern
Date:10/06/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) has gained another valuable resource this week as they welcome intern, Mike Massel, into the fold at the national office in Ottawa. Mike, a recent graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University is now enrolled in the Sport Business Management Graduate Program at Algonquin College. “I have my degree in History, but I've always had a passion for sport ...
2015 World Championship Officials Application Process
Date:10/01/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
The process of selecting our officials for the upcoming Men’s Indoor Lacrosse Championships has begun. The event takes place September 18-26, 2015 and will be held in the Onondaga Nation Arena outside of Syracuse, NY, USA and at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, NY, USA. Below you will find the information needed to complete the application. If you have any questions, contact the CLA off...
Miller MVP as Six Nations Repeats as Mann Cup Champions
Date:09/15/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
by Neil Stevens | LaxMagazine.com (original post: http://laxmagazine.com/nll/2013-14/news/091214_miller_MVP_as_six_nations_takes_second_straight_mann_cup) HAGERSVILLE, Ontario - The Six Nations Chiefs had so much more roster depth than Victoria that there really was no doubt they would repeat as Canadian senior boxla champions. That the best-of-seven series went six games is a testament to the Sh...
2014 Mann Cup schedule and Ticket Information
Date:09/03/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
The rematch is set. The Six Nations Pro-Fit Chiefs and Victoria Shamrocks will begin their best-of-seven Mann Cup championship series at 8pm Friday at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena. After knocking off the Peterborough Lakers Sunday in Game 7 to capture its second-straight Major Series Lacrosse championship, they earned the right to host the national championship series and chance to renew the riva...
Canadian Lacrosse Nationals Set to Converge on Halifax
Date:08/18/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
The 2014 Founders' Cup, the Canadian Lacrosse Association's (CLA) Junior 'B' National Championship, is set to take place August 19-24 in Halifax's historic Halifax Forum. Set right in the heart of Halifax, the Halifax Forum will be the home of the best junior 'B' lacrosse players in all of Canada as seven teams from across the country faceoff against one another...
Minto Cup 2014 Stage Set - Adanacs to Face Arrows in Best-of-Seven Series
Date:08/11/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
Get ready B.C. lacrosse fans! High-energy, high-skilled, intense lacrosse action is coming your way. One of the oldest and most prestigious trophies in Canada’s sports history, The Minto Cup is returning to British Columbia for the 2014 Minto Cup championship. Hosted by the British Columbia Lacrosse Association (BCLA) and the BC Junior 'A' Lacrosse League (BCJALL) in conjuncti...
Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame Announces 2014 Inductees
Date:08/08/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
New Westminster, BC – Eight new members and one team have been named for induction into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame. The new inductees include: Lacrosse Players Gary Gait (Fayettville, New York), Paul Gait (Albany, New York), Andy Ogilvie (Surrey, BC) and Gil Nieuwendyk (Mississauga, ON). Builders Harry Nightingale (Winnipeg, MB) and David General (Ohsweken, ON); Veteran Players Reo ...
Canada to Face USA in Battle for World Title
Date:07/18/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
Denver, CO.- Team Canada will face Team USA in the gold medal game, setting the stage for a rematch of the opening game of the 2014 FIL World Championships. After going 4-1in pool play, Team Canada faced the Iroquois Nationals in semi-final action. In the warm-up to the finals, Curtis Dickson, who scored the game-winning goal to claim a 9-8 victory when they faced the Iroquois Nationa...
Canada To Face Iroquois Nationals in Semi-Final Action TONIGHT
Date:07/17/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
DENVER, CO. - Team Canada is set to face the Iroquois Nationals in semi-final action and is one step closer to the championship game. They clinched the second seed of the Blue Division with a 12-4 win over Australia on Wednesday at the 2014 FIL World Championships. Canada's game plan is on track and looking strong, poised and ready to face the next step. In their game against Aust...
Team Canada Takes Thriller over Iroquois Nationals
Date:07/13/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
DENVER, CO - Instant classic? Perhaps. Exciting to watch? Absolutely. The game between Team Canada and the Iroquois Nationals did not disappoint. Anyone watching witnessed a game that was jammed pack of "did you just see that?" plays and end to end action that literally came down to the last minute. With less than twenty seconds to play Team Canada's Curtis Dickson ...
Team Canada Games to Air on TSN2
Date:07/13/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
Take note Canadian lacrosse fans, Team Canada's remaining games at the 2014 FIL World Field Lacrosse Championships will be coming to a television near you. The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) is excited to confirm that TSN2 will broadcast the final three games of Team Canada's pool-play. In addition to that, as Team Canada advances, TSN2 will continue to broadcast their games. &...
Canada's Offense Delivers against England
Date:07/13/2014 Source:Canadian Lacrosse Association v1
DENVER, CO - The weather was not the only thing lighting up the Denver sky on Saturday night; Team Canada found their offensive stride against Team England with an overall dominating performance handing England their second loss of the Worlds 23-3. After a nearly two-hour weather delay, Canada took to the field for game two of their 2014 FIL World Championships journey and delivered a perfor...
