Elite Touring Teams
Established in 2006 by Simon Fraser University men's lacrosse Co-Head Coaches Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins, the Burnaby Mountain Selects Elite Touring Team Program is designed to train players in a high performance environment to best prepare them for a collegiate field lacrosse career.
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 Elite Touring Team program follows the same collegiate template as the Simon Fraser University men's lacrosse program. One of the top varsity-club field lacrosse programs in North America, the Clan have captured eight Conference Titles (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2008 and 2009) and have earned nine National Championship appearances, placing 2nd in 1999 and most recently reaching the 2008 and 2009 MCLA Quarterfinals.
In addition to on field practices and weekly study hall, 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.
Elite Recruiting Camps
The Elite Recruiting camp is specifically for high school student athletes looking to compete at the collegiate level.
The Elite Recruiting camp provides an opportunity for the most competitive players to compete against other lacrosse athletes of their age level. Players will be exposed to top coaching and will be placed on teams to compete in a tournament style format while being evaluated by some of the nation?s top coaches.
Each Player will received a Talent ID card to provide an in-depth level of player specific feedback to be used as part of their player resume when considering post-secondary education options.
Summer Camps
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.
For more information on upcoming camps, including how to register, please visit our camps website at www.sfulacrossecamps.com
Seasonal Scouting Camps
The Usual Prospects Seasonal Scouting Camps operate at the Simon Fraser University Lacrosse Training Centre at SFU in the fall and winter.
These scouting camps are designed to provide boys 9-16 (U10 to U16) with development and evaluation on campus at SFU with Simon Fraser's head coaching staff.
Scouting Camps are run by SFU Lacrosse Co-Head Coaches and Directors of Development, Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins. Each camps runs for 90 minutes, one evening per week for three consecutive weeks.
To find out when the next Seasonal Scouting Camp is taking place, please read more under our Schedule Section
Free Development Clinics
Simon Fraser and Firstar Performance Apparel have teamed up to bring free community field lacrosse development clinics throughout the lower mainland.
Boys ages 6 to 17 (U8 to U16) will enjoy an accelerated level of instruction from Simon Fraser Lacrosse players and coaching staff, autographs and prizes from Firstar Sports Inc.
The development clinics are designed to refine and enhance the skills of participants in a fun and positive environment. Athletes will further develop their understanding of field lacrosse through a wide range of challenging drills and simulated game experiences.