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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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 …
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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Lacrosse Canada Honours Dean McLeod
Lacrosse Canada has named Dean McLeod the recipient of the 2021 Lester B. Pearson Award. It is presented annually to members of the Canadian Lacrosse community in recognition of their dedication, contributions and leadership in the game of Lacrosse. See the full release Below.
Press Release
150th Flag Raising Event at Ken Whillans Square Postponed In light of the issue confronting us all as we deal with the Covid-19 Pandemic, and after careful and considerate consultation with the City of Brampton, Peel Health and a number of other Community Groups, we have decided to postpone tomorrow’s flag raising ceremony at Ken …