Orillia Minor Lacrosse

Our U7 Morris Shelswell Excavating and Grading team receiving their medals after competing in the U7 Susan Grube Division in the Orillia Kings Memorial Tournament.
Their hard work and teamwork earned them a 2-1 record 🥍

Our U13 Boyd Balkwill Division Champions- 🥇🥍

Congratulations to our U11 Bob Crowther Division champions 🏆🥍

Shout out to the U9 Bob Fryer Division Gold Medallists!
Congratulations 🏆

The stage is set for our Semi-Finals!
Thank you to all of our teams who joined us this weekend!
Good luck to all of our teams competing today! 🥍

Today’s the Day! 🥍👑🦁

The first games of the 2026 Orillia Kings Memorial Tournament begin today at 2:00 p.m. at both Rotary Place and Brian Orser Arena.

As we begin this special weekend, we are honoured to share the legacy of our final 2026 divisional honouree, Susan Grube.

Susan was a dedicated member of the Orillia Minor Lacrosse executive who shared her passion for the game with everyone around her. She devoted countless hours to supporting lacrosse in Orillia, from selling raffle tickets in support of the Junior program to cheering on players and promoting the growth of the sport throughout the community.

Her generosity extended far beyond the arena. For many years, Susan opened her home to players as a billet, providing home-cooked meals, a welcoming environment, and countless cherished memories. She brought that same sense of family to the lacrosse community, organizing turkey dinners for the banquets, making the arena truly feel like home.

The teams competing in our U7 division are playing in honour of Susan’s love for lacrosse, her commitment to the Orillia Minor Lacrosse community, and her remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcome.

We encourage you to take a moment to read the full In Memoriam above and learn more about Susan’s lasting contributions to Orillia Minor Lacrosse and the many lives she touched through the game.

One more sleep until the Orillia Kings Memorial Tournament!🥍💙❤️💛 🦁

Today, we are proud to recognize our U9 Division Honouree, Bob Fryer.

Bob exemplified the true spirit of volunteerism. Whether he was timekeeping, coaching, managing teams, or serving on the Orillia Minor Lacrosse executive, he gave countless hours to support and grow the game he loved. One of his many lasting contributions was securing Orillia’s first lacrosse tournament in 1983, helping to establish a tradition that continues to bring our lacrosse community together today.

The teams competing in the U9 division are playing in honour of Bob’s dedication to lacrosse, his unwavering commitment to volunteer service, and his passion for supporting the teams and athletes he worked alongside. Bob was also well known for leading the famous “Let’s Go Lions!” cheer, so as we head into tournament weekend, we encourage everyone to raise their voices and share their best cheers in celebration of his legacy.

We invite everyone to take a moment to read the full In Memoriam above and learn more about Bob Fryer’s many contributions and enduring impact on the sport of lacrosse in Orillia.

Three more days until the Orillia Kings Memorial Tournament! 🥍💙❤️

Today, we recognize our U11 Division honouree, Michael “Bob” Crowther, a valued Life Member whose dedication and service contributed immensely to the growth of Lacrosse in Orillia.

Bob is being honoured for his many years of volunteer leadership, managing teams and serving as President of our organization. He also played a significant role in the growth of the game by managing Orillia’s First Women’s Field Lacrosse team.

The teams competing in the U11 Division are playing in honour of Bob’s unwavering commitment to our athletes, his outstanding contributions as a volunteer, and his passion for the sport of lacrosse.

We encourage everyone to take a moment to read the full In Memoriam above to learn more about Bob Crowther’s many contributions to our organization and the lacrosse community. 🏆

Only four days until the Orillia Memorial Tournament!

Each day leading up to the tournament, we will be recognizing one of our divisional honourees whose dedication and contributions helped shape lacrosse in our community.

Our first honouree is Boyd Balkwill, a lifetime member and true pioneer of lacrosse in Orillia. Boyd’s passion, leadership, and commitment to the game left a lasting impact on generations of athletes and helped build the strong lacrosse tradition that exists in our community today.

The teams competing in the U13 Division will do so in honour of Boyd’s remarkable legacy. His influence continues to be felt throughout Orillia Minor Lacrosse and serves as an inspiration to players, coaches, and volunteers alike.

We encourage everyone to take a moment to read the full In Memoriam above and learn more about the lasting legacy of Boyd Balkwill—a legacy defined by passion, perseverance, and an unwavering dedication to the game of lacrosse. 🥍💙

📣Orillia Kings Memorial Tournament begins this Friday at 2pm!
As we prepare for the tournament, we wanted to give a humongous shout out to this years tournament sponsors!

Our main tournament sponsors this year are:
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We thank you for your generosity in supporting Orillia Minor Lacrosse and the success of our tournament and organization.

We also have had generous donations from:
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We appreciate your contributions and support!

Be sure to check out these businesses while visiting Orillia this weekend!
We can’t wait to see you🏆🥍