Brampton fans are finally getting to see the Major Excelsiors return to the floor this summer. It has been three long years since the team played, and the last season they did is one most fans want to forget about. Following the COVID shut down, it was announced the team would be moving to Owen …
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2023 Golf Tournament
With summer lacrosse once again underway, it also means that it’s almost time for the annual Jeff Teat/Hugh Ward Memorial Golf Tournament! Formally held as two separate tournaments, the events were amalgamated last year to act as a single, unified fundraiser for the entire BELC while still honouring the contributions and legacy of two great …
Jr. B Excelsiors Start 2023 Season on May 1st
After a season of ups and downs with an exciting finish, the Jr. B Brampton Excelsiors are ready to get a start to their 2023 season on May 1st. Though a series of injuries plagued the team throughout the 2022 season, causing them to miss the playoffs, they got a second shot as hosts of …
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BELC Nominations Open
The BELC is proud to have honoured 140 individuals as Life Members, for their contributions to lacrosse in Brampton. These members include players, coachers, referees, volunteers and more. With the last new member being inducted in 2016, the club has recently seen a drought in expansions. That is why we are excited to be open …
Potsy Burrows: Life-Long Excelsior
The BELC is saddened to share the news the our oldest living member, George ‘Potsy’ Burrows, has passed away. In his 104 years on our planet, Potsy left an incredible impact on not just Brampton lacrosse, but on the sport all across our nation. Starting at the age of 8 in 1926, Potsy played lacrosse …
New BELC Governing Documents Ratified
At the 2022 AGM, held on November 1st, the BELC membership unanimously ratified a new set of governing documents. The proposal, put forth by the Constitutional Committee, has completely overhauled the previous Constitution and By-Laws originally ratified in 2009. The newly ratified BELC Governing Documents are separated into Constitution, By-laws, and Policies and Procedures. Each …
Canada Summer Games
This statement was been issued on behalf of the BELC and BMLA following the announcement that lacrosse will be excluded from the 2025 Canada Summer Games. Lacrosse was being played on this land long before it was discovered by Europeans. “Canada” was not even a thought in anyone’s mind. When Europeans did arrive, the indigenous …
2022 AGM
The 2022 BELC AGM will be held on the evening of Tuesday, November 1st at 7:00 pm. The meeting room upstairs at the Susan Fennell Sportsplex has been booked for the occasion (this is the same room last year’s AGM was held in). As well, guests and members will be able to attend virtually through …
BELC Statement in Response to MSL Proposal
At 4:00 pm on May 19th, BELC President Glenn McClelland received a communication from MSL Commissioner Doug Luey stating a response was needed by noon the following day. This communication proposed that Brampton be left out of the 2022 MSL season and be admitted in 2023 as a seventh team with all the details to …
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O’Toole Inducted into Brampton Hall of Fame
On Tuesday night, Jr. A Excelsiors head coach Pat O’Toole was inducted into the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame. With a very impressive resume we could not be more happy for Paddy, few people are as deserving of this honour. During his career, Paddy has won championships at nearly every level. Early on he captured …
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