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. A Excelsiors Look to Improve for 2023
2022 was not the year anyone hoped for the Jr. A Brampton Excelsiors. After two years off from COVID, and news that the much anticipated return of the Major Excelsiors would have to wait another year, eyes turned to the Brampton junior clubs. Both teams missed the playoffs, with the A’s particularly struggling in a …
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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 …
Excelsiors Capture Fourth!
Our Jr. B Brampton Excelsiors fought hard all week to capture fourth place at the 2022 Founders Cup this past week, hosted right here in Brampton. Through five games in as many days, the Excelsiors finished the round robin with a 2-2-1 record. After opening their tournament with a big win over the Saskatchewan SWAT, …
Founder’s Cup Around the Corner
The 2022 Founder’s Cup is just around the corner and the BELC is proud to be finally hosting this tournament after two years of delays! This year’s tournament will see six Jr. B teams from across Canada compete to hoist the historic trophy and be named the top Jr. B team in the country. As …