Burnaby Mountain Selects - The Ultimate Lacrosse Experience
Established in 2006 by Simon Fraser University men's lacrosse Co-Head Coaches Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins, the Burnaby Mountain Selects Field Lacrosse Program is an amateur sports organization 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. More than 300 athletes in grades 5-12 have participated in the Selects program from over 35 communities across British Columbia's Lower Mainland, BC Coast, BC Interior, Washington State and Idaho.
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 playing in the 2010 MCLA Semi-Finals after reaching the Quarterfinals in 2008 and 2009.
In addition to on field practices and weekly study hall, the Selects travel to compete in top college recruiting tournaments throughout North America, winning several international events and helping to place over 40% of graduating players in collegiate field lacrosse programs.
- Coaching
- The All-Inclusive Experience
- Schedule
- Rosters
- Teams
- To Apply
- Contact Information
- History - At a Glance
Coachingtop
Each Selects athlete will receive structured, regimented coaching from a qualified coaching staff that has played and coached at the US collegiate level. Each team will be exposed to a progressional practice plan that will allow for the maximal amount of technical, fundamental, and game strategy skills to be learned.
All Boy's Elite Teams are operated by Head Coach Brent Hoskins. Hoskins, current Executive Director and one of the founders of Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse and the Selects Lacrosse Student-Athlete Development Model, is also the Co-Head Coach of the Simon Fraser University (MCLA Div. I) men's lacrosse program, where he has helped guide the Clan to back-to-back PNCLL Conference Championships (2008, 2009) and has been named 3x PNCLL Coaches of the Year (2008, 2009, 2010).
All Girl's Elite Teams are operated by Head Coach Chris Fox. Fox is the Selects' Director of Girl's Lacrosse and brings extensive NCAA experience having served as an Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach for three seasons (2007, 2009-2011) at Whittier College (NCAA Div. III) and one year (2008) as Head Men's Lacrosse Coach at his Alma Mater, Wheeling Jesuit University (NCAA Div. II).
The All-Inclusive Experiencetop
Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse is committed to providing an all-inclusive experience that eliminates the potential for hidden costs. The Elite Touring Team program is a full-service operation with a full-time staff dedicated to making sure that your athlete's experience is memorable. This program does not require any fundraising, parent supervision or volunteer hours. Athletes are able to travel independently under the supervision of the BMS support staff. Parents are welcome to share in each tournament experience by supporting the team as a fan or following along LIVE at home via our constant Twitter updates.
Prices Include:
- Round Trip Airfare to International Tournaments
- Tournament Entry Fees
- Hotel Accommodations
- Ground Transportation by Charter Bus to and from all events
- All Meals (fully catered by professional Chef on Staff)
- Organized Tours (NCAA Div. 1 College Campuses + City sites and attractions)
- Complimentary ticket to the annual Maple Leaf Awards Dinner, a celebration of Youth and Collegiate Field Lacrosse in British Columbia
- All Practices including structured practice plans devised by coaches with US College Field Lacrosse experience
- 1.5-3 hours of supervised Study Hall sessions each week (during school months only)
- Tutoring support and effective studying strategies
- The opportunity to discuss player development with the coaching staff
- Valuable recruiting and athlete marketing strategies, including:
- Personalized online recruiting profile page
- The opportunity to discuss post secondary and college lacrosse options with the coaching staff.
- A guide to post-secondary education
- Guidance for high school course selection
Equipment
Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse will provide the following team-issued equipment for each athlete:
Boys Elite
- Cascade Pro 7 Custom Burnaby Mountain Selects Helmet**
- Harrow Torrent Team Gloves**
- Harrow Reversible Team Practice Jersey**
- Harrow Team Shorts**
- Harrow Performance Undershirt
- Harrow Polo Shirt
Girls Elite
Field Players
- Harrow XV3 Goggles**
- Harrow Reversible Team Practice Jersey**
- Harrow Team Game Jersey**
- Harrow Team Skort**
- Harrow Team Travel Shirt
Goalies
- Cascade Pro7 Helmet with Throat Guard**
- Harrow Torrent Goalie Gloves**
- Harrow Reversible Team Practice Jersey**
- Harrow Team Game Jersey**
- Harrow Team Shorts**
- Harrow Team Travel Shirt
**This equipment is provided to each athlete by Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse only once and is not reissued from season to season. BMS invests in this one-time cost per athlete at the time of their initial registration. All other apparel is reissued each season.
Scheduletop
The Elite Touring Team program will be comprised of two formal seasons:
- Summer Season (May through June/July)
- Fall Season (September through November/January).
Our Boys and Girls Elite NCAA Recruiting Touring Teams will compete at high caliber US college recruiting tournaments (3-4 tournaments per year) to help facilitate athlete exposure to US college coaches. Each tournament will be heavily scouted by college coaches at the NCAA Div I, II, III and MCLA levels.
Our Boys Elite Developmental Touring Teams will compete in a combination of regional exhibition series and top middle school / youth aged tournaments against other elite club teams in order to best prepare them to be able to excel at high calibre US college recruiting tournaments in the future.
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Boys Middle School / Boys Youth Age Groups
The roster for each middle school / youth aged team is designed to provide the utmost exposure, field time and coaching / instruction to allow for maximal player development. Each roster will be comprised of the following positions and capped at a maximum of 20 athletes per team:
- 4 Attackmen
- 9 Midfielders (may include specialty positions such as Long Stick Mid - LSM, Face-off Specialists and/or Defensive Mid)
- 5 Long Pole Defenders
- 2 Goaltenders
Boys / Girls High School Age Groups
The roster for each high school aged team is designed to provide the utmost exposure, field time and coaching / instruction to allow for maximal player development, while ensuring the optimal amount of depth at each position in order to be successful in recruitment formated tournaments. Each roster will be comprised of the following positions and capped at a maximum of 22 athletes per Boys Elite team and 20 athletes per Girls Elite team:
Boys
- 4 Attackmen
- 10 Midfielders (may include specialty positions such as Long Stick Mid - LSM, Face-off Specialists and/or Defensive Mid)
- 6 Long Pole Defenders
- 2 Goaltenders
Girls
- 5 Attack
- 8 Midfield (4 Attack Wing / 4 Defensive Wing)
- 5 Defends
- 2 Goaltenders
Teamstop
For team specific information, including practice/study hall times, trip itineraries and payment schedule, please click on the desired team below:
2011 Falltop
Girl's Elite NCAA Recruitment Touring Teams
High School Elite (1994, 1995, 1996)
Boy's Elite NCAA Recruitment Touring Teams
Boy's Elite Developmental Touring Teams
Fall 2011 Program Guides
GIRLS ELITE - Click HERE to download the Girls Elite Fall 2011 Program Guide in PDF.
BOYS ELITE - Click HERE to download the Boys Elite Fall 2011 Program Guide in PDF.
2011 Summertop
Boy's Elite NCAA Recruitment Touring Teams
Boy's Elite Developmental Touring Teams
Summer 2011 Program Guide
Click HERE to download the Summer 2011 Program Guide in PDF.
2011 Summer Notebook
Click on the banner below for a quick look at some news and notes surrounding the 2011 summer season, including a brief overview of the college recruitment process and the growing importance of the summer evaluation period.
To Applytop
Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse does accept applications from new prospective student-athletes year-round for both the summer and fall seasons. Please click HERE to review the selection criteria or apply today!
Contact Informationtop
Please click HERE for contact information.
History - At a Glancetop
The Burnaby Mountain Selects travel to compete at elite tournaments that follow either a recruiting showcase "round robin" format or a championship format. Burnaby Mountain's successfull on-field record, cobined with their off-field professionalism has earned the Selects a reputation as one of North America's most highly respected club lacrosse programs.
Since 2006, the Selects have achieved Top 4 finishes at several international tournaments:
2012 Sand Storm Lax Festival, Palm Springs, CA - Varstiy Div. - Semi-Finalist (BMS Girls HS Elite '94/'95/'96)
2012 Sand Storm Lax Festival, Palm Springs, CA - U13 Division - 2nd Place (BMS Boys U12/U13 Elite '98/'99)
2012 ADRLN Challenge, San Diego, CA – High School Division – Semi-Finalist (BMS Boys So Elite '96)
2011 Charlotte Fall Classic, Charlotte, NC - High School Division - CHAMPIONS (Boys Junior Elite '95)
2011 Champ Camp, Baltimore, MD - HS Elite - Qualified for Championship Tournament (Boys Sr Elite '93/'94)
2011 U of Denver Pioneers Team Camp, Denver, CO – U13 Division – 2nd Place (BMS Boys U13 Elite '98/'99)
2011 U of Denver Pioneers Team Camp, Denver, CO – U15 Division – 2nd Place (BMS Boys U15 Elite '96/'97)
2011 ADRLN Challenge, San Diego, CA – Elite Division – Semi-Finalist (BMS Boys Senior Elite '93)
2010 ADRLN Sin City Showdown, Las Vegas, NV – Middle School – Semi-Finalist (BMS Boys U13 Elite '97)
2010 ADRLN Sin City Showdown, Las Vegas, NV – Youth Division – CHAMPIONS (BMS Boys U12 Elite '98/'99)
2010 Charlotte Fall Classic, NC - U15 Rising Stars A Div. – Semi-Finalist (BMS Boys Freshmen Elite '96)
2010 ADRLN Challenge, San Diego, CA – Middle School Division – 4th Place (BMS Boys U13 Elite '96)
2010 ADRLN Challenge, San Diego, CA – Youth Division – 3rd Place (BMS Boys U12 Elite '97/'98)
2009 Charlotte Fall Classic, Charlotte, NC - U13 Division – 2nd Place (BMS Boys Freshmen Elite'95)
2009 NDP Atlantic Cup, Baltimore, MD – High School Elite – 2nd Place (BMS Boys U18 Elite '91/'92/'93)
2008 Hobart College Team Camp, NY - U18 American League - 2nd Place (BMS Boys U18 Elite '91/'92)
2008 Hobart College Team Camp, Geneva, NY - U18 National League - 2nd Place (BMS Boys U15 Elite '93)
2008 World Youth Invitational, Coquitlam, BC - U18 Elite - CHAMPIONS (BMS Boys U18 Elite '90/'91/'92)
2008 World Youth Invitational, Coquitlam, BC - U15 Elite CHAMPIONS (BMS Boys U15 Elite '93)
2008 ADRLN Challenge, San Diego, CA – U18 Elite Semi-Finalist (BMS Boys U18 Elite '90/'91/'92)
2006 Seattle Space Needle, Seattle, WA - U18 Elite CHAMPIONS (BMS Boys U18 Elite '89/'90/'91)
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2012 Girls Elite
2012 Boys Elite
2011 Boys Elite
2010 Boys Elite
2009 Boys Elite
2008 Boys Elite
2007 Boys Elite
2006 Boys Elite
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2012 Girls Elite
2012 Boys Elite
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