All BELC in-person lacrosse activities postponed until May 15th, 2020.
The Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse Club has been closely monitoring the Information on COVID-19 along with our governing bodies (Canadian Lacrosse Association and Ontario Lacrosse Association).
This postponement includes the Junior A lacrosse club, Junior B lacrosse club, Women’s U19 field lacrosse club and all masters lacrosse clubs.
The safety and health of our players, staff and fans is our top priority at this time. We will continue to offer updates as we receive them.
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 Whillans’s Square until a later date.
Stay tuned to our website for further details.
The City has cancelled all events of 250 or more participants and have encouraged their councillors to stay away from those types of events. In our case, we were expecting a big turnout, most likely more than 250. So it made the decision a little easier to make.
At the BELC & BMLA our first concern is and always will be the safety of our athletes. In this case, that concern also includes parents, fans and the general public as well.
Please get the word out to as many of your contacts who were planning to attend the ceremony through all nature of correspondence.
Thank you all for your support in helping us make this difficult decision.
We will endeavour to keep you all updated as the news unfolds.
Ron Evans Chair – Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse Club 150th Anniversary Committee Vice President – Brampton Minor Lacrosse Association
Due to the concerns over COVID-19, the flag raising event at Ken Whillans Square has been postponed and will be scheduled at a later date.
Official Press Release:
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 Whillans’s Square until a later date.
Stay tuned to our website for further details.
The City has cancelled all events of 250 or more participants and have encouraged their councillors to stay away from those types of events. In our case, we were expecting a big turnout, most likely more than 250. So it made the decision a little easier to make.
At the BELC & BMLA our first concern is and always will be the safety of our athletes. In this case, that concern also includes parents, fans and the general public as well.
Please get the word out to as many of your contacts who were planning to attend the ceremony through all nature of correspondence.
Thank you all for your support in helping us make this difficult decision.
We will endeavour to keep you all updated as the news unfolds.
Ron Evans Chair – Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse Club 150th Anniversary Committee Vice President – Brampton Minor Lacrosse Association
Original Article:
On Saturday March 14th, 2020 at 12:00 pm, the City of Brampton will raise a flag to help commemorate the Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse Club’s 150th anniversary.
Whether you are an alumni or in the peanut age group just starting out, we encourage all of you to come out and attend. Wear your Maroon and Gold proudly.
Once again the Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse Club wishes to thank the City of Brampton, Mayor Patrick Brown, City Council and all it’s residents for it’s support over our history.
Ken Whillans Square is located at Brampton City Hall, 2 Wellington St. W.
The Brampton Excelsior Jr. B Lacrosse Club is honoured and excited to be your hosts for the 2020 Founders Cup! The tournament kicks off Sunday, August 9th, and finishes Sunday, August 16th. All games will be played at Memorial Arena.
The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) first introduced the Canadian National Junior B Championship in September, 1964. Castrol Oils Limited donated a silver cup, which served as the championship trophy from 1964-1971. The cup however, was retired to the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame in New Westminster, B.C. in 1972.
In 1972, the CLA unveiled the Founder’s Trophy; The trophy that was first raised by champions in 1972 and continues to be the winner’s trophy to this day. This handcrafted trophy honours the founders of organized lacrosse, specifically the contributions of “The Father of Organized Lacrosse,” Dr. George W. Beers of Montreal, Quebec. The very first rulebook was written by Dr. George in 1867, and was instrumental in organizing the National Lacrosse Association (predecessor to the CLA).
This coming year, the Host Team, representatives of the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba), the West Coast Junior B Lacrosse League (British Columbia), the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League, the East Coast Junior Lacrosse League (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick), and the First Nations Lacrosse Association will compete for the national title.
On March 11th the City of Brampton, Mayor Patrick Brown and City Council helped usher in the start of the Brampton Excelsiors 150th anniversary with a proclamation at city hall.
The Brampton Excelsiors, Junior A, Junior B, Women’s clubs and alumni wish to thank the City for their support in this milestone celebration.
The Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse Club and Brampton Minor Lacrosse Association held their end of year banquet on January 4th, 2020 at the Bramalea Lions Hall to celebrate their 2019 award winners.
Junior A Awards
Rookie of the Year – Jim Clevely Memorial Award – Riley Delil Unsung Hero – John Ford Memorial Award – Pent Eistrat MVP Defensive – Dr W.W. Bartlett Memorial Award – Jake Boudreau MVP Regular Season – Pete Anthony Memorial Award – Steven Orleman MVP Playoffs – Brian Green Memorial Award – Jake Boudreau Leading Scorer – John McCauley Memorial Award – Seth Van Schepen Most Sportsmanlike Player – Bruce McClure Memorial Award – Patrick D’Amicis
Junior B Awards
Rookie of the Year – Ziggy Musial Award – Kyle Sterritt Unsung Hero – Herb Phillips Memorial Award – Jordan Tobin MVP Defensive – Zeny Lipiniski Award – Jacob Garcia MVP Regular Season – Bob Burke Award – Fraser MacKenzie MVP Playoffs – Dean McLeod Award – Matt D’Amicis Leading Scorer – Mark Evans Award – Fraser MacKenzie Most Sportsmanlike Player – Bob and Carolyn Sanderson Award – Austin Pope
U19 Women’s Field Lacrosse Awards
Rookie of the Year – Raechel Cowan Excelsior of the Year – Alyssa Borgatti and Jessica Rodgers MVP Defensive – Rayne Blasutti Most Valuable Player – Sophie Stupalo Leading Scorer – Emily Chapman
BELC Awards
George “Mush” Thompson Memorial Award – Doug Arthur Bruce Wanless Ambassador Award – Brent McCauley
Jr B Most Sportsmanlike Player – Bob and Carolyn Sanderson Award – Austin Pope
Jr B MVP Regular Season – Bob Burke Award – Fraser MacKenzie
Jr B MVP Defensive – Zeny Lipiniski Award – Jacob Garcia
Jr B Unsung Hero – Herb Phillips Memorial Award – Jordan Tobin
Jr B Rookie of the Year – Ziggy Musial Award – Kyle Sterritt
U19 Leading Scorer – Emily Chapman
Excelsior of the Year –Jessica Rodgers
U19 Rookie of the Year – Raechel Cowan
U19 MVP Defensive – Rayne Blasutti
U19 Most Valuable Player – Sophie Stupalo
BELC George “Mush” Thompson Memorial Award – Doug Arthur
BELC Bruce Wanless Ambassador Award – Brent McCauley
