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, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.  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 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 OR REQUEST A RELEASE TO PLAY WITH ANOTHER CENTRE MUST FIRST REGISTER WITH QMLA PRIOR TO THE 3rd SUNDAY IN MARCH.  THIS IS A FIRM DEADLINE IMPOSED BY THE ONTARIO LACROSSE ASSOCIATION (email us if you think this is a problem or have any questions).

 

What to expect:
– one practice per week until end of June (during house league schedule) – Rep only divisions may practice twice per week
– two or three practices per week in July
– weekends? – apart from house league lacrosse you can expect an occasional home or away game in May and June on a Saturday; in July, the only lacrosse on weekends will be one tournament and provincials (later July or early August depending on age)
– Provincials!! – held in Whitby in early August, exact days depends on the age division
– travel – zone games could be held as far east as Ottawa (usually just one trip east), and as far west as Durham region (once or twice)

ALL PLAYERS MUST BE REGISTERED AND PAID IN ORDER TO ATTEND TRYOUTS. 

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.

 

NEW! – QUINTE BAYHAWKS WILL FORM A U15 REP TEAM IN ADDITION TO TEAMS AT U9 AND U17.   CONTACT US IF YOU’RE INTERSTED OR HAVE QUESTIONS.

U9
Practices begin April 10th, 2023 at Duncan McDonald (Pad 2) in Trenton, 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
Tournaments: see below.

U15
Practice dates and times TBD.

U17
Practices begin April 10th, 2023 at Duncan McDonald (Pad 2) in Trenton, 7:30pm – 9:00pm.  Register here.
Fees: $300 due at registration and $300 due by May 1st ($600 total).
Tournaments: see below.

 

2023 TOURNAMENT ENTRIES

Our rep teams are currently scheduled to compete in the following tournaments in 2023.  This list will be updated as entry applications are confirmed.

U9
Midland Titans Canada Day Tournament, June 30 – July 2 (confirmed)
Clarington Dan Greer Memorial Tournament, July 14 – 16 (confirmed)
Ontario Lacrosse Festival – Provincials, Durham Region, August 6-8

U15
Midland Titans Canada Day Tournament, June 30 – July 2 (pending)

U17
Stayner Hitmen Spring Showdown, June 9 – 11 (confirmed)
Midland Titans Canada Day Tournament, June 30 – July 2 (confirmed)
Ontario Lacrosse Festival – Provincials, Durham Region, August 11 – 13

 

COST

Approximately $600 per player (this includes the initial registration fee).  Teams are expected to find sponsorship and do fundraising to bring these costs down.

SCHEDULE

The competitive season 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).  

COMMITMENT

Representative teams are expected to practice once a week and play about 1 game per week, less during recreational league season, up to a total of about 8-10 zone games.  Teams are also expected to enter 1 or 2 tournaments. 

TRAVEL

For zone games, teams may be expected to travel to locations in Durham Region, Peterborough, Kingston and Ottawa as part of zone game play.

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).