Archived News - 2010
Former Selects midfielder Jishan Sharples named CUFLA All-Canadian and to the McGill University Principal’s Student-Athlete Academic Honour Rolltop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
Former Burnaby Mountain Selects defender / midfielder Jishan Sharples (Vancouver, BC / Lord Byng Secondary) has been named to the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) East Division’s LaxShack All-Canadian Team in the recently released list of CUFLA 2010 award winners. In addition to his on-field performance, Sharples was also recognized by McGill University for his high achievement in the classroom by being named to the Principal’s Student-Athlete Academic Honour Roll, an award given to student-athletes who achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on the 4.0 McGill system of evaluation.
Sharples, a 2009 graduate of the Burnaby Mountain Selects program, completed his sophomore year during the CUFLA 2010 season this past fall at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec where he is studying in the Desautels Faculty of Management. A Defensive Midfielder for the Redmen, Sharples chipped in with 7 goals and 11 assists to help lead McGill to a 5-4 regular season record and an appearance in the CUFLA Quarterfinals as the East Division’s No. 3 seed.
The Vancouver, BC native played three seasons with Burnaby Mountain from 2007-2009, helping lead the Selects to successful tournaments in British Columbia, California, Florida and Maryland including a gold medal at the 2008 World Youth Invitational that headlined the youth festival at the U19 Men’s Lacrosse World Championships in Coquitlam, BC and a second place finish at the 2009 NDP Atlantic Cup in Baltimore, Maryland.
Sharples was the only BC-born player to receive the LaxShack All-Canadian honours, joining 23 players from Ontario and 2 players from the United States. He was one of two Burnaby Mountain Selects products on McGill’s 2010 roster along with fellow sophomore Kyle Robinson (New Westminster, BC / New Westminster Secondary), a 2008 BMS grad, who plays defense for the Redmen.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF. View the complete list of CUFLA LaxShack All-Canadians on CUFLA.ca
Above: Jishan Sharples (BMS ’09) at the 2009 NDP Tournament of Champions in Tampa, Florida...Sharples suits up for the McGill University Redmen.
Winter 2011 Youth Indoor Field Lacrosse Programtop
Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse is excited to offer another set of the Youth Indoor Field Lacrosse Development Program for Winter 2011!
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 such as passing and catching with both hands, ball protection, shooting technique and dodges. Each session will include a 20-25 minute practice, followed by a 30-35 minute 7v7 game. A wide range of progressional drills will help each participant build confidence while encouraging the growth of individual skills and the importance of teamwork.
Boys Youth Indoor (2000/2001/2002) - CANLAN Burnaby 8 Rinks
Winter Session
- $160 +HST (= $179.20), 8 sessions
- Fridays, 5:00-6:00pm
- January 14 – March 4
PROGRAM INFO | Click HERE to download the program imformation in PDF.
Space is limited to 20 athletes. Register today by contacting Brent Hoskins at bhoskins@alumni.sfu.ca or by calling (604) 836-7748.
2010 Adrenaline Sin City Showdown Reporttop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
(Photographer: Joyce Simons)
The Burnaby Mountain Selects U12 (1998/1999 born) and U13 (1997 born) Elite fall touring teams travelled to Las Vegas, Nevada, December 9-13, to compete at the Adrenaline Sin City Showdown (Dec. 11-12).
Facing off against top club teams from California, Nevada and Utah, the U12 Selects posted a perfect record of 5-0 on route to being crowned Champions of the Powerade Youth Division, while the U13 Selects finished 3-2 overall after losing 5-4 in the Brine Middle School Division Semi-Finals.
With their win, the U12 Selects become the fourth BMS team to win a tournament championship in the five-year history of the Selects Elite Touring Program, adding the 2010 Adrenaline Sin City Showdown Youth Division Championship to double Gold Medals at the 2008 U15 and U18 World Youth Invitational and a 2006 Seattle Space Needle Shootout U18 Championship.
In true Vegas fashion, the winning team from each division received a check from the tournament host, Adrenaline Lacrosse, to reward them for their accomplishment. The Burnaby Mountain Selects U12 Elite team received a check for $250 USD for winning the Powerade Youth Division Championship, deciding to donate the entire amount to the Chris Friesen Memorial Fund, an endowment set-up at Simon Fraser University (SFU) to remember BMS athlete Chris Friesen who passed away tragically at the age of 17 earlier this year. The inaugural Chris Friesen Memorial Award will be handed out at the Maple Leaf Awards Dinner in January 2011 to a student-athlete playing lacrosse at SFU to help them realize their academic and athletic goals in pursuit of Chris’ lasting legacy to Be The Best.
In addition to two days of competition, the BMS U12 and U13 Elite teams also took time to visit some of Las Vegas’ most well known sites and attractions. On Friday morning, the Selects made a stop at the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign before going inside MGM Grand, the second largest hotel in the world, to watch the feeding of the lions at the MGM Grand Lion Habitat. On Sunday evening, the Selects toured “the strip” to see the lights of Las Vegas, with stops at the Atlantis Aquarium Fountain and Fountain of the Gods inside Caesars Palace, the Fremont Street Light Show Experience and the Fountain Show at the Bellagio Hotel. The Selects then wrapped-up their evening with a visit to M&M’s World and the World of Coca-Cola for a late night treat.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF | @Twitter Micro Blog | Photos
Congratulations to the Burnaby Mountain Selects U12 Elite team - 2010 Adrenaline Sin City Showdown Youth Division Champions!!!top
Selects U12 and U13 Elite teams featured in Day 1 Recap of Sin City Showdown on InsideLacrosse.comtop
Nestled in between the Sam Boyd Football Stadium and the Sun Rise Mountains, the Adrenaline Lacrosse Sin City Showdown kicked off on the UNLV Rebel’s football practice fields this morning at 9 am. The 6 field spread features 29 teams across 3 divisions: Youth, Middle School, High School, and Elite.
Inside Lacrosse featured both the Burnaby Mountain Selects U12 and U13 Elite teams in their review of the Youth and Middle School Divisions from Day 1:
"The Burnaby Mountain Selects out of Vancouver, British Columbia, brought both a Middle School and Youth team to the Tournament Series. Brent Hoskins and Jeff Cathrea, both Simon Fraser University Alums, founded the program in effort to give their players somewhere to play in the offseason. With a previously established box lacrosse league that dominates in the summer, Hoskins and Cathrea’s program has provided their players with an on field option in the winter. Both teams cleaned up the first day of the event with the Youth Division team (U12) going 3-0, and the Middle School bunch (U13) going 2-1 on the day. The Burnaby teams, comprised mainly of athletes who began playing at the age of 5, relied on strong fundamentals and team cohesiveness in their success on day one."
Click HERE to read the entire recap from Day 1 on InsideLacrosse.com
Former Selects midfielder Jimmy Delaney named Pre-Season NCAA Division II All-American Honorable Mentiontop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
(Photographer: Joyce Simons)
Former Burnaby Mountain Selects midfielder Jimmy Delaney (Port Coquitlam, BC / St. Thomas More Collegiate) has been named a Pre-Season NCAA Division II All-American Honorable Mention, as selected by Inside Lacrosse (ESPN Affiliate) staff in their recently released Face-off Yearbook.
Delaney, a 2009 graduate of the Burnaby Mountain Selects program, will play his sophomore year during the upcoming 2011 season at Seton Hill University (NCAA Div. II) in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. As a freshman with the Griffins, Delaney scored an impressive 25 goals and 18 assists to help lead Seton Hill to a 10-4 overall record and a 6-4 mark in ECC play.
The Port Coquitlam, BC native played three seasons with Burnaby Mountain from 2008-2009, helping lead the Selects to successful tournaments in Colorado, Florida, Maryland and New York, including second place finishes at the 2008 Hobart College Team Camp and 2009 NDP Atlantic Cup.
Widely recognized as the game’s premier source for lacrosse news, scores and analysis, Inside Lacrosse selected a total of 41 players for pre-season recognition at the NCAA Division II level consisting of 12 First Team All-Americans, 12 Second Team All-Americans and 17 All-American Honorable Mentions. Representing the youngest players to receive this honor, Delaney was one of only four sophomores to be named a Pre-Season All-American that included a total of 1 grad student, 22 seniors and 14 juniors.
Delaney comes from a talented lacrosse family. His younger brother Chris also participated in the Burnaby Mountain Selects program for two seasons and will be a freshman this spring for the Dominican College Chargers (NCAA Div. II) in Blauvelt, New York.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF. View the complete list of NCAA Divison II Pre-season All-Americans on InsideLacrosse.com
2010 Portland Fall Exhibition Series Reporttop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
(Photographer: Joyce Simons)
The Burnaby Mountain Selects U12 (1998/1999 born) and U13 (1997 born) Elite fall touring teams travelled to Portland, Oregon November 27-28 to compete in an exhibition series (Nov. 28) against top club teams from the state of Oregon.
After going undefeated in the Tacoma Exhibition Series (Nov. 7) to start the season, the U13 Selects gained some valuable experience, despite a 0-3 record, by playing a year up in the U14 Division. The losses move the BMS U13 team to 2-3 this fall, while the U12 Selects went 1-1 on the day to move to 2-2 overall.
Both BMS squads have now faced-off against some of the top club teams in the Pacific Northwest as preparation to compete in the Adrenaline Sin City Showdown in Las Vegas, Nevada. The tournament will take place December 11 and 12 at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), just two blocks off the world famous Las Vegas strip, and feature top Middle School and Youth teams from around the Western US.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF | @Twitter Micro Blog | Photos
2010 Ultimate Performance Fall Shootout III & IV Reporttop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
(Photographer: Joyce Simons)
The Burnaby Mountain Selects (BMS) Freshmen (1996 born) and Junior (1994 born) Elite fall touring teams travelled to Baltimore, Maryland, November 17-23 to compete at the Ultimate Performance Lacrosse (UP Lax) Fall Shootout III & IV (Nov. 20 and 21).
Competing in a round robin format against top club teams from Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Washington, DC and Ontario, Canada, the Junior Selects posted a 3-3 record in the Varsity Elite Division, while the Freshmen Selects went 1-5 in the tournament’s Junior Varsity (JV) Division. More than 165 college coaches were back in attendance for the second weekend of the top rated recruitment showcase that once again featured over 100 teams across the two divisions.
After consecutive losses to open the tournament, the Junior Selects went on a 3-1 run over their final four games of competition, outscoring their opponents by an impressive margin of 34-16 in the process. The BMS Freshmen faced some of their toughest competition to date as they squared off against top club teams from the eastern United States for the first time. The Freshmen Selects gained valuable experience from a 0-5 start as their hard work finally paid off with an inspiring 8-4 win over notable opponent, True Lacrosse Chicago (Illinois) in their final game of the weekend.
In addition to two-days of competition, the BMS Freshmen and Juniors took time to tour "The Yard" at the US Naval Academy, the second-oldest of the United States’ five service academies and home of the Navy Midshipmen men’s lacrosse team (NCAA Div. I). The Selects also enjoyed day trips to both Washington, DC and Manhattan, New York. While in the nation’s capital, the Selects visited historic attractions such as the White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, The Capitol and Union Station, while their day in the Big Apple included stops at Times Square, Ground Zero, Battery Park and Rockefeller Plaza to see the famous outdoor ice rink and NBC Studios at 30 Rock.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF | @Twitter Micro Blog | Photos
2010 Ultimate Performance Fall Shootout I & II Reporttop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
(Photographer: Joyce Simons)
The Burnaby Mountain Selects (BMS) Sophomore (1995 born) and Senior (grad 2011) Elite fall touring teams travelled to Baltimore, Maryland, November 10-16 to compete at the Ultimate Performance Lacrosse (UP Lax) Fall Shootout I & II (Nov. 13 and 14).
The top rated Recruitment Showcase featured over 100 teams across two divisions, competing in a round robin format in front of more than 165 college coaches in attendance. The Senior Selects went 4-2 in the tournament’s Varsity Elite Division, while the Sophomore Selects competed in the Junior Varsity (JV) Division, posting a 2-4 record. Among the Selects opponents were top club teams from Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington, DC.
Each team played a total of six games over two days of competition. The Senior Selects posted back-to-back records of 2-1 with their lone losses being by two goals and one goal respectively, while the BMS Sophomores went 1-2 on consecutive days, with three losses coming by 2 goals or less.
In addition to two-days of competition, the BMS Sophomores and Seniors took time to tour the campus of Georgetown University, the oldest Catholic University in the United States and home of the Hoyas men’s lacrosse team (NCAA Div. I). The Selects also enjoyed day trips to both Washington, DC and Manhattan, New York. While in the nation’s capital, the Selects visited historic attractions such as the White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, The Capitol and Union Station, while their day in the Empire State included stops at Times Square, Ground Zero, Battery Park and an all-access tour of the new Yankee Stadium.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF | @Twitter Micro Blog | Photos
Press Coverage: ESPN RISE | iLacrosse Television
Burnaby Mountain Selects Catch the Eye of ESPN RISE at Top Recruiting Eventtop
ESPN RISE was in the Annapolis, Maryland area on November 13 as the Ultimate Performance Fall Lacrosse tournament brought together players from across North America.
With almost 50 teams and more than 1000 athletes in attendance, ESPN RISE staff offered their take on 35 players that caught their eye at the event, including three players from the Burnaby Mountain Selects Senior Elite Team.
(Key: athlete, grad. Yr., high school (city, state), club team, position)
Quinton Bradley, Sr., Matthew McNair (Richmond, BC), Burnaby Mountain Select, Defense
Bradley has great footwork and was aggressive with his attacker. The British Columbia native had a some good checks and managed to strip the ball loose a few times.
Other players who impressed:
Tyler Nett, Sr., Hugh Boyd (Richmond, BC), Burnaby Mountain Select, Midfield
Christian Styles, Sr., Yale Secondary, (Abbotsford, BC), Burnaby Mountain Select, Defense
Click HERE to read the full article by ESPN RISE.
Selects TV: Burnaby Mountain Selects featured on iLacrosse Televisiontop
iLacrosse Television, a world leader in lacrosse video coverage, showcases the BMS Senior (Grad 2011) Elite team in their feature: Canada's Burnaby Mountain Selects vs USA Highlights High School's best at UPLax 2010 Fall Ball.
2010 Tacoma Fall Exhibition Series Reporttop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
(Photographer: Joyce Simons)
The Burnaby Mountain Selects U12 (1998/1999 born) and U13 (1997 born) Elite fall touring teams travelled to Tacoma, Washington on November 7, 2010 to compete in an exhibition series hosted by the South Sound Starz.
The Selects combined to post a 3-1 (.750) record against the Starz, an elite program of select players from the south Puget Sound area and Bainbridge Island, one of the top High School lacrosse programs in Washington state. The U12 Selects went 1-1 (.500) on the day, while the U13 Selects went undefeated posting a 2-0 record (1.000).
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF | @Twitter Micro Blog | Photos
2010 Charolotte Fall Classic Reporttop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
(Photographer: Joyce Simons)
The Burnaby Mountain Selects (BMS) Freshmen (1996 born) and Junior (1994 born) Elite fall touring teams travelled to Charlotte, North Carolina October 30-31 to compete at the 2010 Charlotte Fall Classic.
Known as “The South’s premier Fall Recruiting Tournament,” the two-day event featured over 60 teams, across 7 divisions, competing in front of more than 30 NCAA College Coaches. Burnaby Mountain represented the lone Canadian squads in attendance, with elite club teams hailing from Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York (Haudenosaunee Nation), North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington DC.
The Freshmen Selects went 2-1 in the Day 1 seeding round, earning the U15 Rising Stars ‘A’ Division No. 4 seed, with key wins over No. 2 Iroquois (7-6) and No. 6 Cougar Selects Gold (3-2) and a lone loss to eventual runner-up No. 3 South Charlotte Cyclones (5-2). On Day 2, the No. 4 ranked BMS Freshmen would defeat No. 5 Old North State Orange (8-4) in the Quarterfinals before falling short to the No. 1 seed and eventual champion Team Florida (8-6) in a back-and-forth Semi-Final contest that wasn’t decided until the final minute.
One of the youngest teams competing in the U19 High School Elite Division, consecutive 8-5 losses to the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds would see the Junior Selects ranked 6th heading into the Day 2 play-off round. The BMS Juniors would fall to No. 3 Team Carolina Elite (12-3) in the Quarterfinals before a two-goal loss to No. 4 Charlanta Elite (7-5) in the 5/6 placing game handed the Selects a sixth place finish.
In addition to two-days of competition, the BMS Freshmen and Juniors also took time to tour the campuses of the University of North Carolina and 2010 NCAA Division I Lacrosse National Champion, Duke University, where the coaching staffs at both schools talked with the Selects about the college recruitment process and gave them a tour of their facilities. Before heading home, the Selects made a final stop at the home of the National Football League’s (NFL) Carolina Panthers, for a behind-the-scenes tour of Bank of America Stadium.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF | @Twitter Micro Blog | Photos
Burnaby Mountain Selects announce 2010 Fall Rosters and Scheduletop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
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 fall rosters and schedule for the Burnaby Mountain Selects (BMS) Elite Touring Teams. Entering the programs eighth season; the Burnaby Mountain Selects are widely recognized as one of Canada's top field lacrosse development programs, combining excellence on the field with academic achievement.
Burnaby Mountain will field six travel teams this fall:
- U12 Elite (1998, 1999 born)
- U13 Elite (1997 born)
- Freshmen Elite (1996 born)
- Sophomore Elite (1995 born)
- Junior Elite (1994 born)
- Senior Elite (grad 2011)
In total, over 120 student-athletes from twenty-five different communities across British Columbia and Washington State will represent the Selects at top tournaments in California, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina and exhibition series in Portland and Tacoma.
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 collegiate level.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF.
MCLAFan.com Growing the Program: Simon Fraser University
MCLAFan.com heads north of the border to Burnaby, British Columbia to check in with Burnaby Mountain Selects (BMS) Executive Director and Clan Co-Head Coach Brent Hoskins regarding the Simon Fraser University men’s lacrosse team as part of their MCLA content series: Growing the Program.
Hoskins, along with BMS Director of Operations Jeff Cathrea, have been Co-Head Coaches at SFU since 2005, leading the Clan to a 67-23 (.744) record and back-to-back PNCLL Conference Championships in 2008 and 2009. Entering their seventh season in 2011, Cathrea and Hoskins have also been named three-time PNCLL Coaches of the Year (2008, 2009 and 2010) and received the US Lacrosse James "Ace" Adams Sportsmanship Award for District 11 in 2008.
Read the entire interview on MCLAFan.com. Click HERE for a complete list of BMS coaches.
BMS Recruiting Roundup - 21 Burnaby Mountain Selects products named in Canada High School Rankingstop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
Reputable lacrosse enthusiast J.P. (Jason) Donville, an award-winning financial analyst who has extensively researched and blogged about Canadian lacrosse, has released "Canada Rising:" a ranking of Canada's top up and coming high school lacrosse stars. Twenty-one (21) Burnaby Mountain Selects (BMS) products were named by Donville in his inaugural list of the nation's top 50 rising seniors, top 50 rising juniors and top 25 rising sophomores.
The feature, released on October 7, 2010, will compliment Donville's regular blog on “Canadians in the NCAA” that provides frequent coverage throughout the year on Canadian and Iroquois student-athletes playing lacrosse at the US collegiate level.
According to Donville, "over the past decade the number of Canadians playing in the NCAA has gone from a trickle (just over 20 players in 2000) to a torrent (more than 200 Canadians are expected to play in the NCAA in 2011)."
Despite the growing success of Canadian athletes at the collegiate level, the inclusion of Canadian high school players remains virtually nonexistent in similar comprehensive rankings released by US media outlets throughout the year that rank the top rising talent in North America. Donville will attempt to address this matter by putting Canadian athletes on the map in what can be a complex and competitive college recruiting scene.
The 21 BMS products represent just under half of the British Columbia athletes included in the rankings that from coast-to-coast feature 44 athletes from BC (35.2%), 8 from Alberta (6.4%), 4 from Saskatchewan (3.2%), 1 from Manitoba (.08%), 54 from Ontario (43.2%) and 14 (11.2%) from the Iroquois / Haudenosaunee nations.
The Burnaby Mountain Selects products included in the "Canada Rising" rankings are:
Canada's Rising Seniors – the class of 2011
- 4. Reegan Comeault – Attack – Maple Ridge – Committed to Ohio State
- 17. Justin Goodwin – Defense – New Westminster – Uncommitted
- 25. Steve Ferdinandi – Attack – New Westminster – Uncommitted
- 28. Dylan Pollitt – Midfield – Abbotsford - Uncommitted
- 29. Kody Te Kenawa – Defense – Coquitlam/Blue Ridge – Committed to Albany
- 32. Tyler Buchan – Attack – Burnaby – Uncommitted
- 37. Sam Clare – Midfield – Ladner – Uncommitted
- 41. Aidan Yonge – Midfield – Burnaby – Uncommitted
- 45. Anthony Malcom – Attack – New Westminster – Uncommitted
- 46. Reese Robinson – Attack – New Westminster – Uncommitted
- 17. Nathan Stewart – Defense – New Westminster – Uncommitted
- 29. James Rahe – Midfield – Langley – Uncommitted
- 31. Blaine Boomer – Midfield – Kamloops – Uncommitted
- 43. Rhys Burnell – Midfield – Abbotsford – Uncommitted
- 44. Tyler Barrett – Goalie – New Westminster – Uncommitted
- 47. Ty Kirkby – Attack – Burnaby – Uncommitted
Canada's Rising Sophomores – the class of 2013
- 5. Riley Glemnitz – Midfield – Maple Ridge – Uncommitted
- 11. Reece Callies – Midfield – Langley – Uncommitted
- 15. Kyran Clarke – Attack – Port Coquitlam/Terry Fox – Uncommitted
- 18. Brad Hofmann – Defense – Delta – Uncommitted
- 21. Connor Stroup – Goalie – Coquitlam – Uncommitted
In his official press release, Donville states that the "survey has gone to great lengths to speak with the key lacrosse coaches at the various provincial lacrosse associations to ensure that the "Canada Rising" rankings reflect the breadth and depth of Canadian field lacrosse talent, regardless of whether such talent showed up at the 2010 national box and field championships or not. In the preparation of this report, input was sought from leading coaches involved with the provincial U16 and U19 field lacrosse teams throughout Canada as well as top Canadian and US prep schools (Hill Academy, Claremont, St Michaels, Salmon River, Vimy Ridge, Blue Ridge) and coaches running elite travel teams in Canada (Burnaby Mountain Selects, Elev8, Edge, Kanienkehaka Krunch)."
To read the complete article by J.P. Donville on Canada Rising: Ranking Canada's Up and Coming High School Lacrosse Stars, please click HERE or view the artive on InsideLacrosse.com.
Click HERE to download the official Burnaby Mountain press release in PDF.
Fall 2010 Youth Indoor Field Lacrosse Programtop
Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse is excited to offer another set of the Youth Indoor Field Lacrosse Development Program for Fall 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 such as passing and catching with both hands, ball protection, shooting technique and dodges. Each session will include a 20-25 minute practice, followed by a 30-35 minute 7v7 game. A wide range of progressional drills will help each participant build confidence while encouraging the growth of individual skills and the importance of teamwork.
Boys Youth Indoor (2000/2001/2002) - CANLAN Burnaby 8 Rinks
Session 1
- $195 +HST (= $218.40), 10 sessions
- Mondays, 5:00-6:00pm
- September 13–November 22 (no practice October 11)
Session 2
- $195 +HST (= $218.40), 10 sessions
- Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm
- September 15–November 24 (no practice October 13)
Click HERE to download the program imformation in PDF.
Space is limited to 20 athletes. Register today by contacting Brent Hoskins at bhoskins@alumni.sfu.ca or by calling 604 836-7748.
Burnaby Mountain Selects announce 2010 Fall Seasontop
Simon Fraser University men’s lacrosse Co-Head Coaches Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins have announced the 2010 fall season for the Burnaby Mountain Selects Elite Touring Teams. Entering the programs eighth season, Burnaby Mountain will field six travel teams this fall:
Boys Elite Developmental Touring Teams
- Boys U12 Elite (1998/1999)
- Boys U13 Elite (1997)
Boys Elite NCAA Recruiting Touring Teams
- Boys Freshmen Elite (1996)
- Boys Sophomore Elite (1995)
- Boys Junior Elite (1994)
- Boys Senior Elite (1993)
The Selects will continue to compete at some of the top NCAA recruiting events in North America, attending tournaments in California, Maryland, Nevada and North Carolina this fall.
On top of this fall's competition schedule, the Selects will also tour the campuses of NCAA Div. I programs Duke University, Georgetown University, the US Naval Academy and University of North Carolina, in addition to sight-seeing around Manhattan, New York (Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, Ground Zero) and Washington, DC (White House, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument).
Registration:
Priority Registration (for returning families only): CLOSED
General Registration (for new recruits or applicants): COMPLETE
Click HERE to download the Fall 2010 Program Guide in PDF.
For more information on each program, including how to apply, please click HERE
2010 Champ Camp Reporttop
By William Howard, Bby Mtn Lacrosse Media Relations
(Photographer: Joyce Simons)
The Burnaby Mountain Selects Senior (1992, 1993 born) Elite summer touring team travelled to Baltimore, Maryland to compete at the nationally renowned Champ Camp July 22-25, 2010. Teams are selected to compete at Champ Camp by invitation only with an emphasis on assembling the top high school aged club teams in North America. 2010 marks the first time that the Selects have attended Champ Camp with Burnaby Mountain becoming the first program to be selected from Western Canada in the tournament’s 21 year history.
The four-day event featured a total of 69 teams representing 21 States, the District of Columbia, British Columbia and Ontario, competing for the coveted Champ Camp National Championship. The Senior Selects posted an overall record of 4-4 (.500), while facing-off against top club teams from Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
After starting the tournament with a decisive 10-1 win over Hot Shots (Maryland), the Selects went 1-3 (.250) in Divisional-Play and were eliminated from title contention on a head-to-head tie breaker over a close fought 5-3 loss to Decicco (New Jersey). Burnaby Mountain would go 3-1 (.750) over their remaining four games on the consolation side of the bracket to improve their overall record to 4-4 (.500).
Out of the 69-team tournament field, only 34 teams survived the four days of elite competition with an above .500 record, while Dukes Lacrosse Club (Pennsylvania) continued their reign at the top by winning their fifth-straight Champ Camp National Championship. Click on the video below to see highlights of the Champ Camp Championship Final between Dukes (green) and Dukes 2 (white), courtesy of Inside Lacrosse Video:
Listed as one of the top recruiting events by Inside Lacrosse (ESPN), the side-lines for each game were lined with College Coaches looking to recruit upcoming young talent, with almost every NCAA Division I, II and III men’s lacrosse program represented over the course of the four-day showcase.
In addition to four days of competition, the Selects also took time to tour the campuses of NCAA Division I college lacrosse programs Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland. After the tournament, the Selects spent a day in New York, touring Manhattan and visiting Big Apple landmarks: Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Trump Tower and Ground Zero. The Selects also went on an “All Access Tour” of Madison Square Garden.
Click HERE to download the official press release in PDF | @Twitter Micro Blog | Photos
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
(Photographer: Joyce Simons)
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.
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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 (1996, 1997, 1998 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.