Burnaby Mountain Selects announce inaugural Scholar Athlete Award recipientstop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
2009-2010 BMS Scholar Athletes
Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins, Co-Head Coaches of the Simon Fraser University men’s lacrosse team and founders of the Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse Elite Development Program, have officially announced the recipients of the first-ever Burnaby Mountain Selects (BMS) Scholar Athlete Awards.
This prestigious award has been developed to recognize academic achievement and on-field excellence for each scholastic year. The inaugural BMS Scholar Athlete Awards will recognize a total of 57 student-athletes who competed in the fall 2009 and/or summer 2010 BMS Elite Touring program and achieved an academic average of 80% or higher for the 2009-2010 school year. This year’s BMS Scholar Athletes reside from public and private schools in 20 communities across British Columbia's Lower Mainland, BC Interior and Washington State.
Each of the scholar athletes will also be acknowledged for their outstanding academic achievement and receive an award certificate at the next Maple Leaf Awards Dinner in January 2011, an event that celebrates youth and collegiate filed lacrosse in British Columbia.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF, including a complete list of award winners.
Above: NCAA Division I Coaches (L-R Duke, Loyola, North Carolina) talk with Burnaby Mountain Selects student-athletes about the importance of Academics in the College Recruitment Process.
2010 University of Denver Team Camp Reporttop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
The Burnaby Mountain Selects Junior (1994 born) and Sophomore (1995 born) Elite summer touring teams travelled to Denver, Colorado to compete at the University of Denver Pioneers Team Camp July 9-11, 2010 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The Selects faced-off against some of the top club teams in the Midwest, playing teams from Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Missouri and Texas.
After posting a 0-3-1 record on Days 1 and 2 that included two 2-goal losses, the Junior Selects went 2-1 in the Day 3 Play-off Round to place second in the Bracket 2 Varsity Division. The Junior Selects upset higher-seeded Denver Elite (9-3) in the Quarterfinals and Mount Denver (8-7 OT) in the Semifinals, before falling to Monarch (7-4) in the Bracket 2 Varsity Championship.
The Sophomore Selects also rebounded from a 0-3-1 start to turn in a resilient effort in the Day 3 Consolation Round. After starting Day 3 with a heartbreaking overtime loss (7-6 OT) to Heritage, the Sophomore Selects would finish the tournament with consecutive victories over St. Louis (5-3) and Kent (6-5) to go 2-1 over their final three games.
In addition to three days of competition, the Selects also took time to tour the University of Denver (NCAA Div. I).
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF | @Twitter Micro Blog | Photos
Former Selects attackman Brian Gillis to play in FIL World Championshiptop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
Former Burnaby Mountain Selects attackman Brian Gillis (North Vancouver, BC / Windsor Secondary) has been named to the 23-man national team roster that will represent Ireland at the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championship in Manchester, England from July 15-24, 2010.
Gillis, a 2009 graduate of the Burnaby Mountain Selects program, recently completed his freshman year at New England College (NCAA Div. III) in Henniker, New Hampshire. During his freshman season with the Pilgrims, Gillis scored 15 goals and 3 assists and was named NEC’s departmental Male Rookie of the Year.
Gillis who is the youngest player on the Irish National team is also the only Canadian-born player to be named to the 2010 roster.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF.
Above: #52 Brian Gillis scores for the Burnaby Mountain Selects vs. Connecticut Hurricanes at the 2009 NDP Tournament of Champions in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Joyce Simons)...#10 Brian Gillis New England College - NCAA Div. III (Photo by Fred Testor)
Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse announces "Selects TV" Channel on YouTubetop
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Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse is excited to announce the launch of “Selects TV," a customized channel on YouTube, the world’s most popular online video community.
In addition to the continued use of leading social media utilities Facebook and Twitter, Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse will look to utilize this new innovative medium to provide an enhanced three-dimensional platform to further showcase the BMS Elite Touring program experience.
The “Selects TV” channel currently features a video by BMS parent Jeff Roby, who produced a highlight video of the Selects 2008 trip to Charlotte, North Carolina to compete in the Charlotte Fall Classic; as well as a BMS team preview feature, produced by NDP Lacrosse for the 2010 Dick’s Sporting Good’s Tournament of Champions, held this past January in Tampa, Florida.
Future content will include exclusive behind the scenes footage of the Burnaby Mountain Selects as they continue to travel to top lacrosse tournaments throughout North America, tour the campuses of some of the NCAA’s leading men’s lacrosse programs and visit some of the world’s top tourist sites and attractions.
BMS student-athlete’s will also be able to upload their own personal highlight videos to “Selects TV,” providing on-demand access to College Coaches, family, friends and fans of Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse.
Stay tuned as the Selects travel to Denver, Colorado for the University of Denver Pioneers Team Camp July 8-12 and to Baltimore, Maryland July 20-26 for the renowned Champ Camp at Johns Hopkins University.
2010 PrimeTime Warrior Shootout Reporttop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
(Photographer: Dan Shoemay)
The Burnaby Mountain Selects U13 (1997, 1998 born) Elite summer touring team travelled to Boston, Massachusetts to compete at the PrimeTime Warrior Shootout June 19-20, 2010 at Babson College (NCAA Div. III).
The Selects faced their toughest youth aged competition to date as they squared off against some of the top club teams in the eastern United States. Playing teams from Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the U13 Selects earned a win with four losses, while gaining valuable experience versus their east coast opponents. The five day, four night trip to Boston, MA concludes a five-week summer program that saw the U13 Selects practice on-field twice a week out of the men’s lacrosse facilities at Simon Fraser University.
In addition to the two days of competition, the Burnaby Mountain Selects also took time to tour the campus of the acclaimed Harvard University (NCAA Div. I), as well as touring downtown Boston and visiting one of the city’s most historic attractions: Fenway Park.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF | Photos
Burnaby Mountain Selects announce 2010 Summer Rosters and Scheduletop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
U13 Elite | Sophomore Elite | Junior Elite | Senior Elite
Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins, Co-Head Coaches of the Simon Fraser University men’s lacrosse team and founders of the Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse Elite Development Program, have announced the 2010 summer rosters and schedule for the Burnaby Mountain Selects (BMS) Elite Touring Teams. Entering the programs seventh season, Cathrea and Hoskins continue to build one of Canada's top field lacrosse development programs, combining excellence on the field with academic achievement.
Burnaby Mountain will field four travel teams this summer: U13 Elite (1997, 1998, 1996 born), Sophomore Elite (1995 born), Junior Elite (1994 born) and Senior Elite (1992, 1993 born). In total, 66 student-athletes from twenty-five different communities across British Columbia, Idaho and Washington State will represent the Selects at top tournaments in Colorado, Massachusetts and Maryland. Founded in 2006, the Burnaby Mountain Selects program is designed to follow the same collegiate template as the Simon Fraser University men’s lacrosse program with the objective of best preparing young student-athletes to play at the NCAA or MCLA collegiate level.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF.
BMS Gear Zone: Selects to wear Torrent Gloves starting Summer 2010top
In partnership with Harrow Sports, Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse has announced that starting this summer, the Burnaby Mountain Selects Elite Touring Teams will now be outfitted in Harrow's Torrent Gloves.
The Torrent glove is the most immediately game ready glove on the market. Fresh out of the bag, the Torrent’s triple flex cuff system with floating wrist guard allows for unmatched joint mobility and all angle protection. With the silky feel provided by a sweat-wicking performance liner, the Torrent slides effortlessly onto the hand, as the reinforced leather palm with mesh backing allows for the ultimate in durable breathability.
Features:
- Triple flex cuff system with easy open floating wrist guard for maximum mobility and protection
- Quadruple density impact foam
- Silky smooth cool-wick performance liner
- Ergonomic pad design shaped for ultimate hand flex
- Reinforced leather palm for heightened feel and playability
- Most game ready glove on the market
Lacrosse Continues To Succeed In The Classroomtop
The NCAA Wednesday released its Academic Progress Rates report that showed men's lacrosse continues to outpace the average of all men's sports.
Men's lacrosse scored a 971 with the national average for all sports at 967.
The data also showed that lacrosse has the lowest four-year school transfer rate of all men's sports (2.9 percent) and the second lowest from two-year colleges (1.5 percent).
Click HERE to read the full article on InsideLacrosse.com
Burnaby Mountain Selects Launch NEW Online Player Profiles for Elite Touring Teamstop
Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse is excited to announce that they have launched a new online player profile for athlete's involved in the Burnaby Mountain Selects (BMS) Elite Touring program.
The new upgraded profiles continue to give each athlete their very own online player resume that they can share with family and friends and also use as an effective tool to help market themselves to college coaches. The online profiles can be accessed by college lacrosse coaches and recruiting coordinators at anytime, to help aid in the recruiting process by providing them with up-to-date access to Personal, Academic and Athletic information for each athlete.
Visit the Rosters page to view the new player profiles featured on the BMS 2010 summer rosters.
Burnaby Mountain Selects Assistant Coaches receive Collegiate Awardstop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
In addition to Burnaby Mountain Selects (BMS) Co-Head Coaches Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins (Simon Fraser University) being named PNCLL Division I Coaches of the Year, three other BMS coaches received awards during the recently completed 2010 college season.
In addition to their awards, Genereux and Hodge also excelled academically in 2010 having both achieved a semester GPA of 3.2.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF.
Simon Fraser University Christian Friesen Memorial Awardtop
On behalf of the Friesen Family, the Simon Fraser University Men’s Lacrosse program and Burnaby Mountain Selects Lacrosse, we are writing to you today with an invitation to join us in permanently honouring and celebrating the life of Chris Friesen.
We are asking you to help us raise a one-time sum of $20,000, to be directed toward a fully endowed and permanent Simon Fraser University Men’s Lacrosse scholarship to honour Chris, his life and his lasting legacy of Be The Best.
This Simon Fraser University Christian Friesen Memorial Award will be awarded each year to a deserving young male student-athlete within the Simon Fraser University Men’s Lacrosse program. As of today, the fund has raised close to $14,000. The scholarship will be funded in perpetuity once the initial sum is secured.
The inaugural Christian Friesen Memorial Awards will be awarded at the 5th Annual Maple Leaf Award Dinner in January 2011, through the generosity of Chris’ parents, Randy and Ingrid Friesen, who will be making an additional gift to SFU to allow for the first award to be presented before the fund has generated a full year of interest.
There are currently two great ways for you to express your compassion, caring and support toward the Friesen Family and the legacy of Chris Friesen:
Christian Friesen Memorial Fund - Donation Form
Chris Friesen (CF2) Commemorative Shaft - Order Form (Order Deadline Sunday, May 30, 2010)
Click HERE to read the full letter, including further information on how to donate or place an order.
Cathrea and Hoskins named PNCLL Coaches of the Yeartop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
After starting the year with a 1-5 record, Simon Fraser men’s lacrosse co-head coaches Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins guided the Clan on a 6-1 run to finish the regular season, including a perfect 4-0 record in conference play, to be named PNCLL Division I Coaches of the Year. This is the third consecutive season that Cathrea and Hoskins have received this prestigious award, while becoming the only coaches in PNCLL history to receive the award on three separate occasions.
Cathrea and Hoskins currently rank first all-time among Simon Fraser men’s lacrosse coaches in wins (67) and are tied with current Team Canada Assistant Coach, Jeff Gombar (SFU 1997-1999) with three MCLA tournament appearances. Cathrea and Hoskins have overseen four seasons with ten or more wins, including three consecutive undefeated PNCLL regular seasons, as well as the 2008 season in which Cathrea and Hoskins set the school record for wins in a season with 16. Additionally, under Cathrea and Hoskins leadership, Simon Fraser University became the first institution outside of the United States in 2008 to be awarded the James “Ace” Adams Sportsmanship Award (District 11); an award given by the US Lacrosse Men’s Division Officials Council, College Officials Committee.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF.
Lacrosse Leads Men's College Athletics in Graduation Ratestop
As the NCAA lacrosse championships begin this weekend, there also is much to celebrate in the classroom.
Men’s lacrosse had the highest NCAA Graduation Success Rate of all men’s sports. Graduation rates are based on the six-year proportion of those student-athletes who graduated versus those who entered an institution on institutional aid.
Click HERE to read the full article on InsideLacrosse.com
Burnaby Mountain Selects now accepting applications for the Summer 2010 Seasontop
Summer 2010 Program Guide | 2010 Summer Preview | Selects at College
Widely recognized as one of Canada's top field lacrosse development programs, Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse is now accepting applications for the 2010 summer season.
Established in 2006, the Burnaby Mountain Selects program is designed to follow the same collegiate template as the SFU men’s lacrosse program with the objective of best preparing young student-athletes to play at the NCAA or MCLA collegiate level.
Selection and consideration into the program is reserved for a select group of elite student-athletes, who possess the desire to work hard and learn in a competitive team environment, while demonstrating the ability to prioritize their academics goals in the highest regard.
Over 200 athletes in grades 6-12 have participated in the Selects program from over 20 communities across British Columbia's Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, BC Interior and Washington State.
The Selects travel to compete in top college recruiting tournaments throughout North America, helping to place over 40% of graduating players in collegiate field lacrosse programs.
For more info on each touring team, including how to apply, please click HERE
Simon Fraser University Field Lacrosse Camps - Summer 2010top
Established in 1999, the SFU Field Lacrosse Camps offer an accelerated level of instruction for experienced and developing lacrosse players who want to take their game to the next level. Campers will be challenged in an individual and team learning environment, in order to gain a thorough understanding of fundamentals and advanced performance skills.
After a challenging day on the field, "live-in" campers experience campus life as they enjoy a wide range of activities that include swimming, gym games, a campus tour and more.
BOYS FIELD LACROSSE CAMPS (7-17yrs)
- RISING STARS Aug 13-15 (live-in) $295 14-17yrs ('93, '94, '95) Grades 10-12 CODE: 1291
- MIDDLE SCHOOL Aug 13-15 (live-in) $295 11-14yrs ('96, '97, '98) Grades 7-9 CODE: 1290
- YOUTH Aug 13-15 (live-in) $295 9-11yrs ('99, '00) Grades 5-6 CODE: 1375
- YOUNG GUNS Aug 13-15 (commuter) 10:00-12:00 $95 7-9yrs ('01, '02, '03) Grades 2-4 CODE: 1376
PRE/POST CAMP ACCOMMODATIONS
(includes dinner / breakfast)
- SUPERVISED EARLY OVERNIGHT CHECK-IN Aug 12-13 $75 13-17yrs ('93, '94, '95, '96) Grades 9-12 CODE: 1495
- SUPERVISED LATE OVERNIGHT CHECK-OUT Aug 15-16 $75 13-17yrs ('93, '94, '95, '96) Grades 9-12 CODE: 1496
For more info on each camp, including how to register, please click HERE
Burnaby Mountain Selects 2010 Summer Previewtop
Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse staff writer William Howard previews the Selects 2010 Summer season, including a look at tournament highlights, campus tours and other sites and attractions.
2010 Summer Schedule
- June 19-20 – Primetime Warrior Shootout – Boston, MA (U13 and U15)
- July 9-11 – University of Denver Pioneer Team Camp – Denver, CO (Sophomore and Junior)
- July 22-25 – Champ Camp – Baltimore, MD (Senior)
For more info on each touring team, including how to apply, please click HERE
Burnaby Mountain Selects announce 2010 Summer Seasontop
Simon Fraser University men’s lacrosse Co-Head Coaches Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins have announced the 2010 summer season for the Burnaby Mountain Selects Elite Touring Teams. Entering the programs seventh season, Burnaby Mountain will field five travel teams this summer:
Boys Elite Developmental Touring Teams
- Boys U13 Elite (1997/1998)
- Boys U15 Elite (1996)
Boys Elite NCAA Recruiting Touring Teams
- Boys Sophomore Elite (1995)
- Boys Junior Elite (1994)
- Boys Senior Elite (1992/1993)
The Selects will continue to compete at some of the top NCAA recruiting events in North America, attending tournaments in Colorado, Maryland and Massachusetts this summer.
Click HERE to download the Summer 2010 Program Guide in PDF.
For more information on each program, including how to apply, please click HERE
2010 Maple Leaf Awards Recaptop
The 4th annual Maple Leaf Awards Dinner took place on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club in Coquitlam, BC.
The sold-out event, held in support of youth and collegiate field lacrosse in BC, featured former sportscaster and current Global TV morning news anchor, Steve Darling as MC, as well as special guest Brian Price who delivered the evening’s keynote address. Price took the sell-out crowd of just under 250 along his inspiring journey of how his battle with childhood cancer led him on a path to becoming a three-time World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist as the coxswain of Canada’s men’s eight rowing team.
Proceeds from all four Maple Leaf Award Dinners have gone to benefit the SFU Lacrosse Endowment Fund and youth and collegiate field lacrosse in BC.
Click HERE to download the official press release, including a complete list of award winners, in PDF. | Photos
2010 Adrenaline Challenge Reporttop
The Burnaby Mountain Selects U13 (1996 born) and U12 (1997/1998 born) Elite fall touring teams travelled to San Diego, California to compete at the Adrenaline Challenge, January 16-17, 2010.
The Selects faced-off against some of the top middle school aged club teams in the western United States playing teams from California, Nevada, Utah and Washington. The U13 Selects went 5-2 (.714) to place 4th in the Adrenaline/Warrior Middle School Division, while a couple of timely victories saw the U12 Selects place 3rd in the South Swell Youth Division despite a 3-4 (.429) record.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF | Photos
2010 Tournament of Champions Reporttop
The Burnaby Mountain Selects Senior (1992 born) and Freshmen (1995 born) Elite fall touring teams travelled to Tampa, Florida to compete at the 2010 Dicks Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions (TOC) January 1-3.
More than 50 teams across three divisions descended on Wesley Chapel District Park to compete for the right to be called the national club lacrosse champions. The Senior Selects placed 25th in the High School Elite Division while the Freshmen Selects placed 9th in the tournament’s U15 Division.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF.
4th Annual Maple Leaf Awards - Saturday, January 23, 2010top
The SFU men's lacrosse program in partnership with Burnaby Mountain Selects Lacrosse, will be hosting the 4th annual Maple Leaf Awards Dinner this Saturday, January 23.
Each year, the Maple Leaf Awards celebrate Canada's national sport by recognizing the Provincial Champions for all levels of youth field lacrosse in BC. The awards dinner and silent auction will also recognize the individual award winners for both SFU men's lacrosse and the Burnaby Mountain Selects 2009 summer and fall seasons.
Steve Darling, a former sportscaster and current morning news anchor for Global TV, will serve as the evening's MC, while special guest Brian Price, a 3-time World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist will lead this year's keynote address.
The event will be held at the Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club in Coquitlam, BC starting at 6:00pm. Tickets ($65.00 +tax) for this event are SOLD OUT.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF.
Winter 2010 U8/U10 Youth Indoor Field Lacrosse Programtop
After a successful fall, Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse is excited to offer another set of the Youth Indoor Field Lacrosse Development Program for winter 2010!
The Youth Indoor program is designed to introduce young athletes to the game of Field Lacrosse in a climate controlled environment. Drills are both fun and rewarding, as players will build upon basic fundamentals to learn new skills. Each session will include a 20-25 minute practice, followed by a 30-35 minute 7 v 7 game.
Click HERE to download the 2010 Winter Program Guide in PDF.
Boys Youth Indoor -- CANLAN Burnaby 8 Rinks
- Boys U8 (2001/2002)
- Boys U10 (1999/2000)
- $120 +GST (= $126.00), 6 sessions
- Thursdays, 5:00-6:00pm
- January 14 - February 25 (no practice Thursday, February 4)
Space is limited to 20 athletes. Register today by contacting Brent Hoskins at bhoskins@alumni.sfu.ca or by calling 604 836-7748.
2009 Portland Exhibition Reporttop
The Burnaby Mountain Selects U12 (1997 / 1998 born) and U13 (1996 born) Elite fall touring teams travelled down the Interstate 5 to Portland, Oregon and Tacoma, Washington to compete in an exhibition series on November 29, 2009.
The Selects combined to post a 5-0 (1.000) record against club teams from Oregon and Washington. The U12 and U13 Selects both went undefeated on the day posting 2-0 (1.000) and 3-0 (1.000) records respectively.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF.
2009 Ultimate Performance Fall Shootout Reporttop
The Burnaby Mountain Selects Sophomore (1994 born) and Junior (1993 born) Elite fall touring teams travelled to Baltimore, Maryland to compete at the UP Lax Fall Shootout, November 21-22, 2009. The Selects were able to showcase their skills in front of over 160 NCAA college coaches while competing against top club teams from Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ontario, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
While in Baltimore the Selects also toured the campuses of top NCAA Div. I programs Johns Hopkins and Loyola and spent a day in Manhattan, New York.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF | Photos
2009 Tacoma Exhibition Reporttop
The Burnaby Mountain Selects U12 (1997 / 1998 born) and U13 (1996 born) Elite fall touring teams travelled to Tacoma, Washington to compete in an exhibition series hosted by the South Sound Starz on November 15, 2009.
The Selects combined to post a 5-2 (.714) record against high school and club teams from Washington state. The U12 Selects went undefeated posting a 3-0 record (1.000) while the U13 Selects went 2-2 (.500) on the day.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF.
2009 National Recruiting Fall Ball Reporttop
The Burnaby Mountain Selects Junior (1993 born) and Senior (1992 born) Elite fall touring teams travelled to Baltimore, Maryland to compete at the National Recruiting Fall Ball Lacrosse Tournament November 7-8, 2009.
The Selects were matched up against top club teams from Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ontario, Pennsylvania and Virginia as they competed in front of over 60 NCAA college coaches.
While in Baltimore the Selects also toured the campus of the US Naval Academy (NCAA Div. I) and spent a day in Washington, DC that included a visit to the White House.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF | Photos
2009 Charlotte Fall Classic Reporttop
Coached by Simon Fraser University men's lacrosse Co-Head Coaches Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins, the Burnaby Mountain Selects Freshmen (1995 born) and Sophomore (1994 born) Elite fall touring teams traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina to compete at the Charlotte Fall Lacrosse Classic October 31-November 1, 2009.
The Selects combined to post a 7-4 (.636) record against top club teams from Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina and South Carolina. The Freshmen Selects went 5-1 (.833) to place 2nd in the tournament's Rising Stars Division while the Sophomore Selects went 2-3 (.400) and reached the Classic Division Semi-Final.
While in North Carolina, the Selects also toured the campuses of NCAA Division I powerhouses Duke University and University of North Carolina.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF | Photos
Selects Announce 2009 Fall Rostertop
Jeff Cathrea & Brent Hoskins, Co-Head Coaches of the Simon Fraser University men's lacrosse team and founders of the Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse Elite Development Program, have announced the 2009 fall rosters and schedule for the Burnaby Mountain Selects Elite Touring Teams.
Burnaby Mountain will field six travel teams this fall: U12 Elite (1997, 1998 born), U13 Elite (1996 born), Freshmen Elite (1995 born), Sophomore Elite (1994 born), Junior Elite (1993 born) and Senior Elite (1992 born).
In total, 111 student-athletes from twenty different communities across British Columbia and one US born athlete will represent the Selects at top tournaments in California, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina and exhibition games in Portland and Seattle.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF or to view team rosters, please visit 2009 Fall Elite Touring Teams.