Volume 6, Issue 4 CLA ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF NATIONAL TEAM August 2013 DIRECTOR ‐ WOMEN'S FIELD Inside this issue: CLA ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF NATIONAL 1 Gait, a name synonymous with , more TEAM DIRECTOR ‐ WOMEN'S FIELD

specifically with Canadian lacrosse, is making its way INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION: CANADIAN back to the Team Lacrosse family. The CLA OFFICIALS 2 announces the appointment of as the new DONALD BLACKLOCK RECEIVES LESTER B. National Team Director for Women's Field. PEARSON AWARD 3

Gait a native of , is the latest addition CANADIAN LACROSSE HALL OF FAME to the CLA’s national team strategy that is taking ANNOUNCES 2013 INDUCTEES 3 shape in an effort to ensure long term international AN AMAZING CANADIAN MOMENT 4 success and to maintain quality national programming for developing players. Gait joins NEW CHAIR ELECTED AT CANADIAN LA‐ CROSSE HALL OF FAME AGM 5 Johnny Mouradian, the CLA National Team Director COACHING: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT for and David Huntley, the CLA National 5 Team Director for Men’s . Each (PD) REGISTRY National Team Director oversees the national team FOR COACHES: INTRODUCING MAKING 6 program staff, guides the player identification and HEAD WAY IN SPORT TIME! Gary Gait named new National Team Director—Women’s Field for the CLA selection process, monitors team members and TEAM GIRLS BANTAM BOX TEAM 6 oversees the planning for their respective discipline at the national team level in conjunction with the National Team Chair, Dean French, – 2013 7 and CLA VP of International Competition, Stewart Begg. CLEAN SWEEP ‐ TEAM CAPTURES 8

Many familiar with Canadian lacrosse are well aware of the experience, passion and FEMALE NATIONALS: BC CLAIMS 1ST JUNIOR knowledge of lacrosse Gait is bringing with him to this role. "Gary knows lacrosse; WOMEN’S NATIONAL TITLE 8 he has experience as both a player and coach at all levels - he has a pulse on what is TRIPLE GLORY: OLA'S going on in our game." commented Stewart Begg, CLA VP of International THREE‐PEAT AS FOUNDERS' CUP CHAMPIONS 9 Competition. "Sure we all know him from his playing days on the field, but he's not 2013 : new to the women's game - he's actively on the sidelines, he's aware of what's CLAIM JUNIOR 'A' CHAMPIONSHIP 10 going on. Gary is a great fit with the National Team program - I look forward to THE ST. CATHARINES SAINTS, 2013 working with him and seeing just where we can take the women's field program. PRESIDENTS CUP CHAMPIONS 11 He carries a tremendous amount of respect from and for the women's game." Senior Men’s Field National Canadian born and bred, Gait started his lacrosse career in his BC hometown of Championship: 12 Victoria in the minor league system. After a successful playing career, including Behind the Scenes...CLA Presence at being a 4-time ('90, '94, '98, '06) national team player, Gait took to the sidelines in National Championships 12 another capacity, taking on both management and coaching positions. He is not The CLA congratulates all the 2013 new to Team Canada Lacrosse management either, having held the role of head National Champions 13 coach for the 2007 gold medal winning Men's Indoor team and the 2003 and 2008 U-19 Men's Field silver medalist teams. Important Dates & Deadlines 13

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“I am very excited to take the next step with the CLA and help the Canadian women's lacrosse program compete at the highest level." said Gait upon his acceptance of the role. Gait's accolades is a large list, his lustrous career expands beyond his playing years; as current head coach for Syracuse University's women's field team, Gait took his team to the NCAA Div I final four this year, a trip he's led the team to three other years since his start in 2007. He has been named the 'Big East Women's Lacrosse Coach of the Year' twice (2011 & 2012) and named the 'NCAA Women's Lacrosse North Region Coach of the Year in 2008 and 2012. Dean French, National Team Chair for the CLA expressed how Gait's involvement at the National Team level will pay dividends with women's field lacrosse, and lacrosse in general, across Canada. “Gary was a great asset to the national team program both as a player and coach. Stepping into this role, Gary recognizes that a successful national program will help us to continue growing women’s lacrosse across Canada. I am really looking forward to working with him and seeing where the program can go.” His first task in the role will be working with the National Team Chair and VP of International Competition to name the 2015 U-19 Women's Field head coach, who will lead the team towards a world title in Edinburgh, Scotland July 23-August 1, 2015. Gait will be stepping into the role following a long and successful tenure from the previous National Team Director for Women's Field. The CLA wishes to express its sincere gratitude to long-time Director, Joanne Stanga, for her years of dedication and commitment to the Team Canada women's field program.

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION: CANADIAN OFFICIALS The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) would like to congratulate the following Canadian officials for a great showing at the 2013 FIL Women's World Cup held in Oshawa, ON July 10-20.

Carolyn Toll Katie Howes Marisa Di Bari Kaillie Briscoe Emily Uza Lyndsay Brooks

Toll, Howes, Di Bari, Briscoe, Uza and Brooks were selected by the Federation of International Lacrosse to participate in the World Cup.

To prepare for the World Cup, all six women arrived in Oshawa the week prior to the start of the games to participate in pre-tournament on field practices, class room rule review, and fitness testing.

In addition to their selection to participate, Canadian officials Briscoe and Uza, received their international ranking while being evaluated during the event.

The CLA and our officiating sector is very proud of the accomplishment of these officials in being selected to officiate at an international event and take pride in knowing that each official represented our country in the very best spirit, both on and off the field. V OLUME 6, I SSUE 4 P AGE 3

DONALD BLACKLOCK RECEIVES LESTER B. PEARSON AWARD Twenty-seven years ago Donald (Don) Blacklock took to the lacrosse field in the black and white stripes to begin his career as an official in Canada's national summer sport. A leader both nationally and internationally, Don has been a catalyst in the development of Canada’s national field officiating program - a program recognized internationally as the best in the world of lacrosse. With Don’s efforts and those who support him, Canada has been successful in the development of world class officials and assessors. Often during the organization of world level competitions, Canada is called upon to supply the majority of the officials and assessors - something that many in the Canadian lacrosse world directly relate to the strong efforts of Don leading the development of our national officiating program.

On July 18 during the 2013 FIL Women's World Cup, in front of his peers, Don was named the 2013 recipient for the Lester B. Pearson Award. The Lester B. Pearson award is presented by the CLA to an individual in recognition of outstanding contributions of sportsmanship and leadership in the game of lacrosse and to the physical and mental development of young Canadians through unselfish dedication as a volunteer.

A field official first, Don has officiated in the box sector program and demonstrates a love of lacrosse that is enviable and undeniable. Although he currently resides in England, he continues his efforts to develop officials throughout the world and never forgets his roots in Canada. Don is a role model to everyone around him and is one of those officials who has the “IT” factor for developing and marketing the officiating program.

To his credit, Don has been an official in 20 Canadian national field lacrosse championships, either as an on-field official or referee-in-chief. His contributions to the Canadian game go beyond his years on the field as he served in administrative and leadership roles, such as his four-year tenure as CLA Field Lacrosse Referee-in- Chief. Internationally, he maintains the high standard that has come to be expected with Canadian officials as he currently holds the position of Chair of Men's Officiating for the Federation of International Lacrosse.

It was with great pleasure that the CLA presented the Lester B. Pearson award to Don and publically acknowledged his contribution to our great sport.

Thank you, Mr. Donald Blacklock.

CANADIAN LACROSSE HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2013 INDUCTEES

Eleven new members and one team have been named for induction into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame. The new inductees include: Builders Ron Crosato (Delta, BC) and Ron Winterbottom, Sr. (St. Catharines, ON); Box Lacrosse Players Dallas Eliuk (Portland, OR), Dwight Maetche (, BC), Bill Gerrie (Burlington, ON) and (East Amherst, NY); Veteran Players Larry Henry (Tsawwassen, BC), Bill Armour (Bailieboro, ON) and John “Joey” Todd (Cobourg, ON); Field Players Doug Deschner (Kelowna, BC) and Keith “Mac” McLennan (, MB) and the 1958-59 & 1962 Salmonbellies in the Team Category. The new inductees will bring the number of those honoured in lacrosse's national shrine to 487 --144 Builders, 214 Box Players, 84 Field Players and 45 Veterans (those who played prior to 1975). There are 17 teams inducted in the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame Team Category. The formal induction banquet and ceremonies will be held November 9, 2013 at the Firefighter’s Club in , British Columbia. For additional information please visit the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame website at canadianlacrossehalloffame.org or contact Tony Glavin, Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame Chair, at Cell: (604) 833-7717 or E-mail at [email protected]. For more information and biographies of the 2013 inductees, please visit: canadianlacrossehalloffame.org P AGE 4 S TICKS & STONES AN AMAZING CANADIAN MOMENT

Canada's National Summer Sport hits the airwaves this summer as teams in the first ever Amazing Race Canada® picked up lacrosse sticks to showcase the sport.

As the six teams battled language barriers through the streets of Quebec City, they eventually made their way to the Battlefields Park and the Plains of Abraham to try their hand at Canada's national summer sport. Not one contestant had tried lacrosse prior to stepping on the field for the Amazing Race challenge; even the most athletic team proclaimed their love of the sport although never having played a day in their life.

The skill, accuracy and quickness of hand that comes along with lacrosse were not lost on the participants, as each team struggled to complete the task at hand. After each team completed the earlier challenges, they headed to the lacrosse playing field, where teams had to join a practice, make a pass to their partner, take a shot and score a goal before receiving their next clue.

A challenge that would be easy to complete for any seasoned vet of the sport, was challenging enough to trip up most of the contestants as it took most teams more than a few tries to successfully complete the challenge.

Did you see our National Summer Sport on television? No? Check out the complete episode and lacrosse's moment in the national spotlight by visiting: http://www.ctv.ca/TheAmazingRaceCanada/video.aspx?vp=137408&pub=3094

Do you have a great story about lacrosse in your province or community you’d like to share? Send it to [email protected] V OLUME 6, I SSUE 4 P AGE 5

NEW CHAIR ELECTED AT CANADIAN LACROSSE HALL OF FAME AGM

Written by: Paul Horn

The Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame (CLHoF) has a new chairperson. Long-time chairman, Randy Radonich, stepped down at the Hall of Fame’s Annual General Meeting on June 24, 2013 and New Westminster native Tony Glavin was elected to fill the role.

Glavin is a -based lawyer who has been a member of the CLHoF board for 3 years. He is active in the lacrosse community as a coach, masters player, agent for a number of professional lacrosse players and regional attorney for the Professional Lacrosse Players Association. Glavin has played a lead role in the Hall’s development of a new location in 2014, working with the City, the architectural design firm and funders to realize that vision. “I’ll be honest,” he says, “It is not going to be easy to fill Randy’s shoes. He knows everyone in the lacrosse world and he is an encyclopedia of every detail about the Hall. We’ll miss him, but we cannot thank him enough for his service.”

Asked about his priorities in the role, Glavin explains that the new location is an opportunity for the Hall to make some strategic developments. “We don’t just want a new building, but a chance to really dovetail a number of new initiatives. Our new logo and website; an overhaul of our governance structure; and new marketing and fundraising initiatives are just part of that work, and we will be building on them.”

Radonich, a builder who is well-known to all in the lacrosse community, retired from the Coquitlam Fire Department last year and has been looking forward to creating more free time for himself and his family. He had been chair since 2004. “My aim was to make sure this board was as strong as possible before I moved on,” explains Radonich, “And I think we have a very strong group now, so this is the right time. We have the right mix to make the move into the new Hall.”

Both men agree that the Hall is well served by a strong board. Corinne Perriman will continue as Secretary and David Soul remains as Treasurer, while David Lancaster has agreed to take on the role of Vice-Chair. Rounding out the board are David Stewart-Candy, Murray Lehman, Bob Stewart, Rick Wills, Steve Laleune, Terry Blair and Paul Horn. “Randy’s approach was to really respect the skills and knowledge of each director,” explains Glavin, “And, with the talent we have, I think that’s the right way to go.” But Glavin also recognizes that the Board is open to hearing from new candidates with diverse skills. “We want people who represent all the best of lacrosse from all across this country,” he says, “The Hall is all about the best, so it deserves to be governed by the very best. Randy is a driven and motivated person, and we are going to need more like him.”

COACHING: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (PD) REGISTRY

The next step of developing our NCCP is valuing lifelong learning, currency and professional development (PD) for coaches. As part of this, the NCCP will begin to track PD completed by coaches in all 67 and will enable certified coaches to maintain their NCCP certification. This is an exciting time in developing excellent lacrosse coaches, and valuing the work, dedication, and learning that many are already doing.

The CLA’s coaching sector, including representatives from each province, will be meeting in October to determine which standards of PD will best suit our coaches across the country. Stay tuned for more details!

For more information on the CAC or NCCP, please visit www.coach.ca P AGE 6 S TICKS & STONES FOR COACHES: INTRODUCING MAKING HEAD WAY IN SPORT – FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME!

The importance of understanding concussions as a coach at any level cannot be understated. As part of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Active and Safe Initiative, the Coaching Association of Canada has developed Making Head Way in Sport – your best resource for recognizing concussions and implementing proper return to play protocols. This eLearning module is being offered for FREE for a limited time!

Concussions and brain-related injuries have been making headlines as of late because of the serious implications undiagnosed concussions and improper return to play protocols can have on the long term well- being of an athlete. Making Head Way in Sport is an online learning tool designed to help coaches gain the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of their athletes. This NCCP module covers: what to do to prevent concussions, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion, what to do when you suspect an athlete has a concussion, and how to ensure athletes return to play safely.

Making Head Way in Sport is available free for a limited time at http://www.coach.ca/concussion-elearning- modules-p153487 (coaches will require a CC# to access the eLearning module) and, once completed, the eLearning module will be included on the coach’s NCCP transcript as professional development. We encourage coaches to make the most of this opportunity to access this FREE online resource, and help us Make Head Way in bringing awareness to concussion in your sport.

For more information on Concussion Awareness from the Coaching Association of Canada, or to take the Concussion IQ quiz, visit: www.coach.ca/concussion.

TEAM ALBERTA GIRLS BANTAM BOX TEAM ASSISTS IN HIGH RIVER CLEANUP

Article written by: Casey Vock, Inside Lacrosse Southern Alberta was recently devastated by flooding, the worst in the history of the western Canadian province as billions of dollars in damage was left in the wake of the natural disaster. As reported on ILIndoor.com, the was severely damaged, with an estimated 15 feet of flood water ruining much of the equipment and even the locker rooms in the stadium that is home to the Roughnecks of the NLL and the of the NHL. High River, a town not far from Calgary, suffered some of the worst of the flooding's impact, with nearly the entire town being destroyed.

Team Alberta—Bantam Girls pose outside after working all day, doing In response, the Team Alberta Bantam Girls Box Lacrosse their part to help High River, AB cleanup after devastating floods hit team — preparing to compete at the Canadian Girls the area this past summer. National Box Lacrosse Championships (held July 23 to 28) — joined together to volunteer their time to help out the people of High River. "We are very proud of our Team Alberta bantam girls, who not only are elite athletes but also fantastic citizens," said Rod Payne, the Alberta Lacrosse Association's VP of National and Domestic Competition. V OLUME 6, I SSUE 4 P AGE 7

SIX NATIONS CHIEFS – 2013 MANN CUP CHAMPIONS By: Ross Manson, WLA contributor After a series of wild events in game 5 that were worthy of a TSN top 10 plays of the night, the and Six Nations Chiefs would regroup for game six Friday night. With the Mann Cup on the line, the Shamrocks looked to even up the series and extend their season another night, while the visiting Chiefs were hoping to take home the hardware and win their first Mann Cup since 1996. The Chiefs would open the scoring early on in the first with a power play marker from Kasey Beirnes, who would bury a quick shot from the middle past at 1:46. would pick up his 11th goal of the series at 9:28, dodging around one defender and firing a shot top corner to the short side past Vinc to give his team the 2-0 lead. Cory Conway would put the Shamrocks faithful on their Photo courtesy of Gary Woodburn, © 2013 feet at 12:20, taking the drop pass from teammate Rhys Duch and ripping a shot to the top corner past Chiefs starter Brandon Miller who was back between the pipes for the Chiefs. Conway would put his team on his back in the first, notching his second consecutive goal of the game to even the score at 17:40. After a tight first period, the two teams would head to their respective dressing rooms with the score locked at 2s and 40 minutes of lacrosse left to play. The hometown Shamrocks would get out to a rough start in the second, as the defence would be slow to challenge a charging Stephen Keogh off the bench. Keogh would take the pass from swarmed teammate Jamieson and tee up a top corner shot with plenty of room past Vinc at 2:19. The Chiefs would make it a 4-2 game at 8:55 on the power play, as Beirnes would record his second of the game with a gorgeous crease dive goal, reaching around on Vinc to light the lamp. The Shamrocks’ Nolan Heavenor would get his team back on the board at 11:40 of the second, taking the pass down the far side of the floor and sliding a sub shot through the legs of Miller to close the Chiefs lead to one. Some great ball movement around the horn by the Shamrocks would lead to their fourth goal of the game, as captain Scott Ranger would free up at the point giving him the time and space to let loose a big top corner shot to even the score at 4s at 14:34. The Shamrocks would pick up their first lead of the game at 17:26, as would notch his first of the night on a turn and fire shot from the middle, giving his ‘Rocks a much needed boost with the score 5-4 heading into the final frame. After a tentative first half to the third period, the Chiefs’ Beirnes would continue his hot streak of the night picking up his third of the game on a delayed penalty, firing a quick shot from the middle past the top right corner of Vinc to make it 5-5. With just under 5 minutes remaining, none other than would put the Chiefs ahead by 1 with an inside rip marked for the top right corner. Just over 30 seconds later would get open in the front of the net and rip a huge marker for the Chiefs, all but securing the victory on the night. The Chiefs’ Jamieson would seal the deal at 18:08 adding to his out- standing series with a transition shot labeled for the top left corner to make it 8-5. After shutting out their Western opponents in the final 20 minutes of play, the Six Nations Chiefs would hold on to their 8-5 lead to win the 2013 Mann Cup. Six Nations Chief Cody Jamieson would deservedly take home the Under Armour Mike Kelly Most Valuable Player award player after an unbelievable 29 point effort in six games. Congratulations go out to both teams on an outstanding regular season and playoff run.

Photo courtesy of Gary Woodburn, © 2013 P AGE 8 S TICKS & STONES CLEAN SWEEP ‐ TEAM ONTARIO CAPTURES ALL THREE BOYS MINOR NATIONAL TITLES

There was no shortage of lacrosse being played during the Pee Wee, Bantam, and Midget Nationals. This year the three divisions of the Minor Nationals were played in two locations - Pee Wee and Midget nationals were held in conjunction with the Ontario Lacrosse Festival at Iroquois Park in Whitby, ON, while the Bantam nationals were held in Winnipeg, MB.

Similar to the 2012 Minor Nationals, it was a repeat on the Ontario sweep in the ‘A’ divisions, as Team Ontario came away winning Gold in the Pee Wee 'A', Bantam 'A', and Midget 'A' divisions. Team Ontario faced off against Team Iroquois in two of the three gold medal games and against Team BC in the third. The games were all tight competitions - great skill, determination and passion were all evident throughout the championships. In the Pee Wee final Team Ontario emerged victorious defeating Team Iroquois 9-2. In the Bantam game, Team BC looked to end the winning streak of Team Ontario, but alas Team “O” would hold onto the title, claiming their sixth consecutive Bantam national title. In the Midget 'A' Gold medal game it took overtime to declare the winner, as Team Ontario faced off against Team Iroquois mirroring the Pee Wee "A' Gold medal game earlier in the day. Team Ontario came out of the overtime victorious, winning 7-6.

Team Nova Scotia won their second consecutive Gold in the Pee Wee 'B' division, while Team Manitoba won Gold in both the Bantam 'B' division and the Midget 'B' division. Team Nova Scotia faced Team New Brunswick in Pee Wee 'B' division action , Team Manitoba faced Team Saskatchewan in Bantam 'B' division finals and Team Manitoba faced Team Nova Scotia in the Midget 'B' division gold medal match-up.

2013 Pee Wee Nationals 2013 Bantam Nationals 2013 Midget Nationals 'A' Division 'A' Division 'A' Division Gold - Team Ontario Gold - Team Ontario Gold - Team Ontario Silver - Team Iroquois Silver - Team British Columbia Silver - Team Iroquois Bronze - Team British Columbia Bronze - Team Iroquois Bronze - Team British Columbia

'B' Division 'B' Division 'B' Division Gold - Team Nova Scotia Gold - Team Manitoba Gold - Team Manitoba Silver - Team New Brunswick Silver - Team Saskatchewan Silver - Team Nova Scotia Bronze - Team Manitoba Bronze - Team New Brunswick Congratulations go out to all the teams who competed at this year’s boys Minor National Championships.

FEMALE NATIONALS: BC CLAIMS 1ST JUNIOR WOMEN’S NATIONAL TITLE

Appropriately nicknamed “HaliLAX” for the week, Halifax, NS played host to the 2013 Female Box Lacrosse Nationals July 23-28. The city embraced lacrosse as the BMO Centre showcased the best of female box lacrosse in the Bantam, Midget, and for the first time Junior levels. Teams from British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, the Iroquois nation, New Brunswick and host Nova Scotia competed all week long, vying for the opportunity to play for the national title. The games were full of action, skill, and excitement, as the athletes showed that female box lacrosse is indeed growing across the country and that they have some serious skill! In the end, it came down to Ontario and British Columbia in all three divisions. Ontario played hard in the Bantam gold medal game, coming out victorious claiming the 2013 national title over B.C. 5-2. In the Midget championship game, B.C. captured the title with a final score of 7-2 over Team Ontario. In the inaugural Junior Women’s national championship gold medal game, Team B.C. claimed the title with a 12-4 victory over Team Ontario. Congratulations to all the teams that competed—it was an amazing week of lacrosse! V OLUME 6, I SSUE 4 P AGE 9

TRIPLE GLORY: OLA'S SIX NATIONS REBELS THREE‐PEAT AS FOUNDERS' CUP CHAMPIONS

The Six Nations Rebel are now 6-time & current 3-peat champions as the Rebels defeated 17-12 in the 2013 Founders Cup Gold Medal Game at the St. Norbert Community Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The Rebels are now the first team in the Founders' Cup history to win three consecutive titles.

Gold Medal Game Recap By Six Nations Jr B Rebels Lacrosse Association (http://www.sixnationsjrbrebels.com/)

The Calgary Mountaineers started Adam Virgo in goal while the Rebels started goalie, Doug Jamieson. The Rebels led 5-3 after the 1st period.

Rebels' Austin Staats (4:23) and Ian Martin (8:44) opened the scoring while the Mountaineers' Luke Trimble (10:56) got them on the board. Rebels' Mitch Green (13:21) and Mountaineers' Mitch Grant (15:40) traded goals while Rebels' Zach Williams (15:58) and Kyle Isaacs (16:42) made it 5-2 only to have Mountaineers' Austin Rockwell (17:53) make it a 2-goal difference by the end of the 1st period. Six Nations outshot Calgary 22-16 in the opening period.

The middle period, Rebels would outscore the Mountaineers 6-5. Mountaineers Brett Davis (power play goal @ 1:08) and Lucas Claude (3:35) tied the game 5-5 apiece early to start the second. Rebels' Zed Williams (5:27) and Frank Brown with a pair (5:46 and 8:00) netted goals to regain the lead. Mountaineers would get two back as Zippy Tyrrell (12:34) and Luke Trimble (2nd of the game @ 13:56) made it a 1-goal game. Rebels' Frank Brown (hat-trick goal @ 14:01) and Daniel Bo Henhawk (17:03) restored a 3-goal Rebels lead. Mountaineers' Austin Rockwell (2nd of the game @ 17:51) and Rebels' Dallas John (extra-attacker goal @ 19:56) traded goals to end the 2nd period of play. Rebels outshot Calgary 33-13 in the 2nd period for a Rebels lead of 55-29 in shots on goal after 40 minutes of play.

The 3rd period saw Rebels outscore the Mountaineers 6-4 to claim the franchise’s 6th Founders Cup. Mountaineers' Brett Davis (0:27) opened the 3rd period scoring. Rebels goals were by Dallas John (2nd goal of the game @ 0:50) and Zach Williams (2nd of the game & eventual Game-Winning-Goal @ 2:50). Mountaineers' Mitch Grant (2nd goal of the game @ 5:06) and Drake Mooney (power play goal @ 8:04) made it a 13-11 game. Rebels' Kyle Isaacs (2nd goal of the game @ 9:23) and Frank Brown (power play & 4th goal of the game @ 11:43) made it 15-11. Sean Tyrrell (14:44) got the Mountaineers final goal of the game while Rebels' Mitch Green (2nd goal of the game @ 19:01) scored twice (hat-trick goal @ 19:45) to finish the scoring off for the contest. Rebels were outshot by Calgary had 18-17 in the 3rd period but finished the game outshooting the Mountaineers 72-47 for the entire contest.

Rebels were led by Zach Williams (2G, 5A) with a 7-point performance. Rebels' Gold Medal game MVP Frank Brown (4G, 2A) contributed a 6-point effort, while Mitch Green (3G, 2A) added a five-point game. Dallas John (2G, 2A) and Captain Ian Martin (1G, 3A) each had a 4-point night. Kyle Isaacs (2G, 1A), Zed Williams (1G, 2A), Daniel Bo Henhawk (1G, 2A) and Jacob Bomberry (3A) had a trio of points on the night. Kessler Doolittle (2A) and Jesse Johnson (2A) had a pair of helpers on the evening and single Rebels points were by Rhys Tansley (1A) and goalie Doug Jamieson (1A).

The Mountaineers were led by game MVP Sean Tyrrell (1G, 5A) with a six-point game. Luke Trimble (2G, 2A) added 4-points in the game. Mitch Grant (2G, 1A) finished with a trio of points, while Austin Rockwell (2G), Brett Davis (2G), Zippy Tyrrell (1G, 1A), Colin Stogryn (2A) and Adam Peltier (2A) all contributed two-points in the effort. Single Calgary points were added by Lucas Claude (1G), Tom Marsh (1A), Maitland Long (1A) and Alex Nimmo (1A).

Rebels (37-1-0) are the 1st team in Canadian Lacrosse Association history to win three consecutive Founders' Cup titles as Canadian Jr 'B' Champions. P AGE 10 S TICKS & STONES

2013 MINTO CUP: WHITBY WARRIORS CLAIM JUNIOR 'A' CHAMPIONSHIP It all came down to two teams and (potentially) five games - hard work, determination, tremendous skill and passion sums up the battle for the 2013 Minto Cup.

Home floor advantage apparently meant very little to the Whitby Warriors, because for the second time in as many showings on the west coast, the Ontario Junior 'A' champions claimed the national title on B.C. turf. The Ontario champions, the Warriors, took to the floor against west-coast team New Westmin- ster Salmonbellies for the coveted Minto Cup.

Both teams took different paths to get to the final best-of-five series.

The Salmonbellies went 2-1 in round-robin play defeating both the Okotoks Raiders and , only losing to Whitby in day one action. The Salmonbellies then earned their right to compete for the coveted title of Canadian National Junior 'A' Champion by defeating BCJALL Champion, the Coquitlam Adanacs in semi-final action. The 2013 Minto Cup semi-final match-up was a repeat of the B.C finals. In what was the teams' tenth meeting this year - and unlike in the B.C. finals - the Salmonbellies walked off the floor victorious defeating the Adanacs 11-7.

The Warriors on the other hand, walked through opening round capturing top spot and the bye straight to the finals after going 3-0 in round-robin play. The Warriors outscored their Minto opponents 41-16 in round-robin play; by far the most goals scored and fewest goals allowed of the 4 teams competing.

With a decisive score of 16-6, the Warriors took game one over the Salmonbellies silencing hometown fans, playing with grit and determination as they set their sights at taking back the national championship title they held just two short years ago. The Salmonbellies were not about to let the Warriors come into their "Home" (a large banner hung outside the arena as you walked it, proudly claiming 'Home of the New Westminster Salmonbellies') and lay claim on it; they battled back in game two to reclaim their ground, tying the series at one a piece winning 9-7. Game three went to the Warriors who then positioned themselves to be just one win away from 2013 Minto Cup champions status.

It came down to one game - either the Salmonbellies would win and the series would continue, or the Warriors would win and be crowned National Junior 'A' Champions. It was a game not to be missed. Evenly matched in their play both teams played hard and laid it all out on the line. It took overtime to declare the winner, 2013 Minto Cup Champions, the Whitby Warriors, celebrate and hoist but in the end the Warriors came out victorious taking the Junior ‘A’ championship cup following a 9-7 victory over the New both the game and the title. Westminster Salmonbellies

Congratulations to the Whitby Warriors - 2013 Minto Cup Champions. V OLUME 6, I SSUE 4 P AGE 11

THE ST. CATHARINES SAINTS, 2013 PRESIDENTS CUP CHAMPIONS The St. Catharines Saints entered their second President's Cup finals in as many years, taking on host team Kahnawake Mohawks. This time, the third time proved to be the charm for the Saints - after capturing bronze in 2011 and silver in 2012, the Saints secured the na- tional title, winning gold and capturing the 2013 Canadian Sr. B Lacrosse Championship President’s Cup with an 8-5 victory over the host Kahnawake Mohawks at the Kahnwake Sports Complex.

Chris Atwood led the Saints offensively with five points, finishing as the tournament’s leading scorer with 21 goals and 24 assists for 45 points. Brad Favero and Mitch Dumont each scored twice for St. Catharines, while Chris Janese contributed with three assists. Callum Crawford and carried Kahnawake in the loss. Crawford opened the scoring for the Mohawks and afterwards assisted on every goal, while Wiles finished with four points in the loss.

Earlier in the day, in the bronze medal game, the Caughnawaga Indians faced off against the Calgary Mountaineers. The Caughnawaga Indians earned the bronze medal with a 14-9 win over the Mountaineers. Lyle Thompson led the way for the Indians with five goals and four assists, while six other Caughnawaga players registered two points or more in the win.

Congratulations to the Saints on a great season and the national championship. P AGE 12 S TICKS & STONES SENIOR MEN’S FIELD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: ROSS TROPHY/VICTORY CUP HEADED TO B.C.

The final event of the CLA national championship season is the Ross Trophy-Victory Cup (Sr. Men's Field), slated for October 11-13 in Langley, BC. Four teams will compete to claim the Canadian Senior Men's Field Lacrosse national champion title.

You can visit the CLA website at www.lacrosse.ca for more information and results on the Ross Trophy/ Victory Cup championship.

BEHIND THE SCENES...CLA PRESENCE AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Like any event, CLA national championships could not run without the efforts and hours put in by the many volunteers. At every national championship, the CLA is on hand to work with the host to make the event the best it can be for the athletes, coaches and spectators. There are two main roles the CLA has at national championships: CLA Convenor and CLA Referee in Chief. The national championship CLA Convenor is the representative of the CLA at the championship. Their role is to act as a general supervisor of the competition. Some functions of the CLA Convenor are: Ensure the competition adheres to the Bylaws and Policies and Rules of the CLA; Coordinate with the Host Committee and ensure the hosting agreement is followed; Supervise the competition to ensure orderly operation of the event; Work in conjunction with the Chief Official; Be familiar with and have on hand CLA Operations Manual, Convenors Guide, and CLA Rulebook; Verify the registration of the participants prior to the start of the competition by insuring all registration forms are brought to the coaches meeting; Verify all waivers are signed by all players, coaches, team personnel, referees and all Host Committee members deemed necessary; and serve as the chairperson of the Appeals Committee.

The Chief Official (Referee-in-Chief, Umpire-in-Chief) of a national championship is responsible to the CLA Convenor. The Chief Official is: to serve as the technical resource for the CLA Convenor; Ensure hosting guidelines as they pertain to officiating are being followed; Chair pre-competition meeting with officials to review rules applications; Answer all questions and issues pertaining to officiating; Respond to all questions regarding application and interpretation of rules; Handle all communication between officials and participants; Inspect all playing facilities to ensure they meet the requirements of the playing rules and are a safe and proper environment; Assign, supervise and evaluate the officials at the competition; Supervise the minor officials; Supervise and evaluate all of the officials.

The CLA would like to thank and show our appreciation for all the volunteers involved in all national championships. The CLA convenors and RICs, as well as the host committees, put in countless hours to make each championship a success — their dedication to the game does not go unnoticed — Thank you!

2013 CLA CONVENORS 2013 CLA REFEREE‐IN‐CHIEFS Female Minor Nationals: Steve O’Shaughnessy Female Minor Nationals: Bill Morris Pee Wee Nationals: Marion Ladouceur Pee Wee Nationals: Jeramie Bailey Bantam Nationals: Terry Rowland Bantam Nationals: Sid Rosenbaum Midget Nationals: Doug Luey Midget Nationals: Ian Garrison Founders’ Cup: Doug Luey Founders’ Cup: Bruce Patton Minto Cup: Don Scott Minto Cup: Greg Pepper Presidents’ Cup: Stewart Begg Presidents’ Cup: Terry King Alumni Cup: Jim Burke Alumni Cup: Dale Sett First Nations Trophy: Jim Burke First Nations Trophy: Damien Roy Mann Cup: Chuck Miller Mann Cup: Rick Lum Ross Trophy/Victory Cup: Deb Stocks Ross Trophy/Victory Cup: David Goulet V OLUME 6, I SSUE 4 P AGE 13

THE CANADIAN LACROSSE ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES ALL THE 2013 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS: Female Bantam Nationals: Team Ontario Founders Cup: Six Nations Rebels Female Midget Nationals: Team BC Minto Cup: Whitby Warriors Junior Women’s Nations: Team BC Presidents Cup: St. Catharines Saints Pee Wee Nationals: Team Ontario Mann Cup: Six Nations Chiefs Bantam Nationals: Team Ontario Alumni (U16) Cup: Team BC Midget Nationals: Team Ontario First Nations (U19) Trophy: Team Ontario

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IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES... October 1 — Policy change proposals and reports for AGM due October 11-13 — Ross Cup/Victory Trophy, Langley, BC October 15 — Organization fees due October 15 — Participation numbers due November 14-17 — Annual General Meeting, St. John’s NL

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