Competitive Tryouts

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2025 Competitive (Rep) Box Lacrosse

Quinte Minor Lacrosse Association (a member of the Ontario Lacrosse Association) offers a representative lacrosse program as an opportunity for local players to compete at a higher level against teams from all over Ontario.  Below you will find general information related to the participation in representative lacrosse.  Look for more information to be posted as the season nears, such as tryout dates and age groups.  For more information, contact quintelacrosse@gmail.com. 

PLEASE NOTE:
1.  All players must be fully registered and paid in order to attend tryouts. 
2.  Players residing in or nearest to other associations (THEIR “HOME” ASSOCIATION) must have written permission from their home association to attend tryouts for Quinte Bayhawks. 
3.  Players within or nearest to QMLA boundary who wish to tryout for another team must first register and get permission from the QMLA president and must complete a player release form if selected to play for another team.  Players must be registered with the QMLA by the third Sunday in March – this is a firm deadline imposed by the Ontario Lacrosse Association.

 

*ANY PLAYERS RESIDING IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY MUST CONFIRM HOME ASSOCIATION (QUINTE OR TYENDINAGA) PRIOR TO ATTENDING TRYOUTS.  PLAYERS MUST REGISTER AND TRY OUT FOR THEIR HOME CENTER FIRST.  DON’T KNOW YOUR HOME CENTER? – CLICK HERE OR CONTACT THE ASSOCIATION DIRECTLY.

 

TRYOUT DATES – ALL TRYOUTS WILL TAKE PLACE AT LOYALIST SPORTS DOME
INTERESTED PLAYERS MUST ATTEND AT LEAST ONE TRYOUT

Players must register and pay the regular registration fee in order to attend tryouts.  An additional rep player fee will be required upon selection to a rep team.

U9
Saturday, February 15th – 5:00pm
Sunday, February 16th – 6:00pm
Third Tryout if Necessary – TBD
U11
Saturday, February 15th – 6:00pm
Sunday, February 16th – 6:00pm
Third Tryout if Necessary – TBD
U13
Saturday, February 15th – 7:00pm
Sunday, February 16th – 7:00pm
U15
Saturday, February 15th – 8:00pm
Sunday, February 16th – 7:00pm
U17
Monday, February 17th – 6:00pm (2 hours)
Additional runs to be scheduled

COST

Approximately $600 per player in addition to the initial registration fee.  Teams are expected to find sponsorship and do fundraising to bring these costs down.

SCHEDULE

The competitive season game schedule will begin in May and conclude at the Ontario Lacrosse Festival (provincial championships) at the beginning of August (specific dates depend on age division).  Practices will begin in early April.

COMMITMENT

Representative teams are expected to practice twice a week.  Generally, we try to schedule one game per week as well.  Teams are also expected to enter 2 or 3 tournaments. 

TRAVEL

For zone/league games, teams may be expected to travel to locations in Durham Region, Peterborough, Kingston and Ottawa.

PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP / ONTARIO LACROSSE FESTIVAL

The competitive season culminates with the Ontario Lacrosse Festival in early August, where provincial championships are held for all age divisions.  This event is held in Durham Region (Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Ajax, Pickering).

 

2025 Registration Now Open!

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Registration now open for the 2025 season!

Registration is now open for the 2025 season.  A number of important details have been updated on our website as of yesterday.  Please visit and review before registering.  Sign up before February 16th to receive an early registration discount of $25 for U7 and $50 for U9-U17.

Registration Fees
Days of Play

***THE FIRST 25 NEW PLAYERS REGISTERED IN THE U7 & U9 DIVISIONS WILL RECEIVE A FREE STICK***
U5 PLAYERS REGISTERED BEFORE FEBRUARY 16th ARE ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE A STICK FOR $50.

LOCAL LEAGUE (RECREATIONAL) – U5 to U15
Local recreational league will consist of 25 minutes of skills followed by games on Sundays in either Belleville or Trenton, and optional skill development through the week pending arena availability (i.e. an 8-week block of Tuesday evenings in Stirling has been confirmed). 

REP (TRAVEL) – U9 to U22
Tryouts are being held February 15th to 16th (U9-U15) and the first interest run for U17/U22 on February 17th at the Loyalist Sports Dome.  See the website for more information.
Please register using the “REP” option if you plan to attend tryouts for a rep team.

FIELD LACROSSE
QMLA is seeking interest from players at the U9 and U11 age divisions interested in playing competitive (travel) spring field lacrosse.  Games will be on Saturdays from April 12th to May 10th in Peterborough and Durham Region followed by Provincial Finals on May 17/18 at a TBD location (likely Greater Toronto Area), with one practice/week during that time.  Please email us if this is something you would be interested in.

HELP US OUT!
Whether you have played lacrosse or not, we can use your help.  We are looking for coaches for our recreational teams and other volunteers to help with various tasks.  Let us know how you can help!

OFFICIALS
A big way you can help out and get paid is to become an official with the QMLA.  A certification clinic is being held in Kingston on Sunday April 6th and we are looking for a few more prospective officials to attend.  Let us know if you are interested.

SPONSORSHIP
Once again we are asking for help from our community to support the growth of Canada’s National Sport in the Quinte region.  QMLA relies on funds from the community to keep registration fees as low as possible.  Many expenses are incurred to provide a rewarding experience for our players.  The acquisition of goalie equipment, shot clocks (not provided by arenas), spare nets, balls, and recreational league jerseys are just a few things that add to our expenses yearly on top of Ontario Lacrosse player registration and insurance fees, arena rentals fees and officials’ fees.  Please consider sponsoring us in 2025.
Sponsorship Information

TRY LACROSSE REGISTRATION OPEN!
Registration for our FREE Try Lacrosse program is now open.  If you have any friends or know someone thinking about playing lacrosse this year, this is the perfect opportunity to give it a try!  See more information here for details and to register.

OBB TICKETS
Join the Quinte Bayhawks and Tyendinaga Thunderbirds on Sunday, March 23rd at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa as the Ottawa Black Bears of the National Lacrosse League take on the Colorado Mammoth. A portion of the ticket cost will go to support Zone 5 clubs and tickets sold using this link will benefit our teams with the opportunity to play on the turf on game day and potentially during half time.  We hope to see many of you at the game!  Click the following link for tickets: https://fevo-enterprise.com/group/Zone5 – When asked to enter a code, use “Quinte” or “Tyendinaga”.  This will help the OBB identify where people are coming from or supporting.  If you are planning to attend any other Ottawa Black Bears games, use the same link to help support other Zone 5 clubs.

AGE DIVISION NAMING & BIRTH YEAR TABLE
The OLA uses alphanumeric age divisions for all minor lacrosse (Soft Lacrosse and Paperweight excluded). Please note the following age division names; age eligibility and birth years for the 2025 season:

AGE DIVISION

 

AGE COHORTS

 

BIRTH YEARS

SOFT

3 & 4 years

2022 & 2021

PAPERWEIGHT

5 & 6 years

2020 & 2019

U9

7 & 8 years

2018 & 2017

U11

9 & 10 years

2016 & 2015

U13

11 & 12 years

2014 & 2013

U15

13 & 14 years

2012 & 2011

U17

15 & 16 years

2010 & 2009

U22

17-21 years

2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 & 2004
 

 

 

TRY LACROSSE!

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT?

ARE YOUR FRIENDS TALKING ABOUT IT?

TRY LACROSSE!

The QMLA is excited to offer FREE TRY LACROSSE sessions.  Players can bring their helmet and running shoes and try Canada’s National Summer Sport.  Sticks are provided.

Monday, January 20th, 2025
Stirling Public School
107 St. James Street, Stirling
Players born 2018-2022: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Players born 2013-2017: 7:00pm-8:00pm

Monday, February 3rd, 2025
Bayside Secondary School
1247 Old Highway 2, Belleville
Players born 2018-2022: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Players born 2013-2017: 7:00pm-8:00pm

Monday, February 24th, 2025
Trenton High School
15 Fourth Ave., Trenton
Players born 2018-2022: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Players born 2013-2017: 7:00pm-8:00pm

Monday, March 3rd, 2025
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute
41 Barker Street, Picton
Players born 2018-2022: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Players born 2013-2017: 7:00pm-8:00pm

 

Click below to register.  Please select TRY LACROSSE (FREE) from the registration products.  You only need to register once to attend any of the sessions.

 

REGISTER

 

Are you interested in learning more about our program?

Check out the following pages for details (subject to change after registration numbers come in):

Recreational League Information

Days of Play

Registration Fees

If you are interested in becoming a coach, official, or sponsor, and being a part of the growth and excitement of lacrosse in our community, if you have any questions, or if you would like more information, please contact us at quintelacrosse@gmail.com

2025 Winter Skill Development

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Winter Skill Development

Sign up for our winter skill development program today!

Location: Loyalist Sports Dome, 284 Wallbridge-Loyalist Road

Dates: Fridays, January 10th through March 28th

Cost: $175 via e-transfer to quintelacrosse@gmail.com, or $25 drop-in fee if space permits.

Registration form must be completed and submitted and payment made before stepping on the floor, for both full registration and drop-in.  Space is very limited so full registration is recommended to guarantee your spot.

Times:

Players born 2015-2018, 6:00pm to 6:50pm

Players born 2011-2014, 7:00pm to 7:50pm

 

 

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2024 Fall Lacrosse Information

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U9/U11/U13 Recreational Sixes

  • Registration Fee – $75
  • Thursdays from September 5th to October 3rd
  • 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • All play will take place at Riverside Park West in Belleville – Upper Sports Field
  • Players born between 2012 – 2018

Equipment Required
– Hockey or field lacrosse helmet
– Gloves
– Mouthguard
– Stick

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME! 

 

REGISTER

QUINTE LAX DAY A SUCCESS!

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QUINTE LAX DAY A SUCCESS!

June 17th was a great day for lacrosse in Quinte!

Quinte Lax Day welcomed teams from Kingston and Tyendinaga to compete in several local league games throughout the day.  In total, 20 teams participated, aging from 5 to 14 years old, with a total of 15 games throughout the day on Wally Dever and Mackay arenas at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre.

For the Quinte teams, it was a great way to wrap up their 2023 recreational league season.  With one U7 team, 3 teams at U9, 2 teams each at U11, U13 and U15, it is clear that lacrosse is alive and well, and growing, in the Bay of Quinte region.  Even our smallest players, just 3 and 4 years old, had a fun wrap up to their season!

Quinte Minor Lacrosse would like to thank all participants and families for their support and commitment to the 2023 season.  A special thank you to the volunteers on the QMLA Board and those who helped this day be a success, to the coaches who gave their time to the players so they could enjoy the sport, and to our growing roster of officials for their dedication to growing the sport – without them the games couldn’t be played.

 

 

 

 

U15 & U17 Bayhawks Play Host to Nepean Knights

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U15 & U17 Bayhawks Play Host to Nepean Knights

On May 14th, 2023, the U15 and U17 Quinte Bayhawks played host to the Nepean Knights at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre.  A total of 3 games showed the spectators, including some of our youngest Bayhawks, the bright future of lacrosse in Quinte.

Game 1 featured our Baldwin Electric U15 Bayhawks taking on the Nepean Knights #2 team.  Many players were experiencing their first taste of the high-intensity action that is rep lacrosse.  While the home team showed many promising signs, the experience of the Nepean team showed in a 13-0 Knights win.  

Game 2 brought a highly competitive matchup between the Schoonhoven Landscaping U17 Bayhawks and the U17 Nepean Knights #2 team.  Both teams started out strong looking for a win in their first game of the season.  The home team was determined in this one, and their effort was rewarded with an 8-2 victory.  Leading the way for the Bayhawks were Tehentsyahkhwa Brant and Patrick Fee, each notching 4 goals and 1 assist.  Tanner Zadworny was strong in net for the win.

In game 3, the Baldwin Electric U15 Bayhawks returned to play the Nepean Knights #3 team.  Despite playing in their second game of the day, the team battled hard for the home crowd.  The improvement over the first game showed, but the Bayhawks ultimately fell short in an 8-1 loss.  Scoring the lone goal for the Bayhawks was Wade Doreen.

Next action for the U15 and U17 Bayhawks is May 27th when they host the Akwesasne Storm at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre.  The U9 Bayhawks will play in front of the home crowd against the Gloucester Griffins on June 18th.

 

 

 

U17 Bayhawks Finish Season at Ontario Lacrosse Festival

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U17 Bayhawks Finish 2022 Season and Look Ahead to 2023.

On August 5th and 6th, our U17 Bayhawks competitive team finished off their season at the Ontario Lacrosse Festival – the provincial championship tournament.

Four games were played over the course of two days against teams from West Grey, Toronto, Six Nations and Pelham, and while the Bayhawks came up short in all games, the experience was worth it.  Despite competing in the U17 age group (2006/2007 birth years), the team was comprised of players born in 2007, 2008 and 2009.  Technically, half of the team would normally be playing in the U15 division. It was an uphill battle from the start for each game, and the Bayhawks showed up each and every game and battled from the first whistle to the final buzzer. It was the first time playing competitive lacrosse for six players, and most only started playing lacrosse in the last few years.  The lessons learned this season will carry forward into 2023 as the whole team will be back and ready to compete in a much more even playing field.

The U17 Bayhawks are made up of players from all over Quinte region – Belleville, Brighton, Foxboro, Tyendinaga, Trenton, Prince Edward County and Plainfield. 

Quinte Minor Lacrosse Association would like to extend a huge thank you to all players and parents for their commitment to the team and to growing the sport of lacrosse in the Quinte Region.

 

Bayhawks Play in Toronto Beaches Hogtown Paperweight Tournament

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Bayhawks Compete in Toronto Beaches Hogtown Paperweight Tournament

On July 9th, 2022, our 5 and 6 year-old players on the Quinte Bayhawks paperweight all-stars participated in the Hogtown Paperweight Tournament hosted by the Toronto Beaches Lacrosse Club.  The event was held at the Kew Beach outdoor box, and it was a beautiful day for lacrosse by the beach!

Three games were played over the the course of the morning and early afternoon and the team came away with two losses and a tie against some very worthy opponents from established lacrosse communities in Ontario.  Sandwiched between two losses against Burlington Chiefs and Milton Mavericks, the Bayhawks battled hard in the bright sun and heat to tie the Newmarket Redbirds, although it was evident all players came away winners judging by the smiles on their faces and the fun they were having!  Needless to say, it was a quiet ride home for most parents, as the big day took its toll on the players and it was time for a much needed rest.

Quinte Minor Lacrosse Association would like to extend a huge thank you to our jersey sponsors New Hope Surrogacy and Egg Donation, as well as other generous donations from Cheryl Carrier, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Quinte Ltd. Brokerage, Dave’s Bike Dump and The Water Guys.  We would especially like to thank the parents for their commitment to making this a great experience for our youngest Bayhawks!

QMLA Receives CT Jumpstart Funding

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QMLA Awarded Jumpstart Grant

We are excited to share that Quinte Minor Lacrosse Association has been selected by @CTJumpstart to receive a grant from their Sport Relief Fund.  The fund helps community sport organizations like ours continue to provide access to sport and play for Canadian kids.  This grant will go a long way towards helping us provide the youth in our community to return to a healthy and active lifestyle through the great sport of lacrosse.

Thank you CT Jumpstart!

#SportReliefFund

 

 

 

 

 

Lee Ramsey

President

 

Kenneth Huff

Product Management