Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association
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The Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) is an association of men’s field lacrosse teams connected with several universities in Ontario and Quebec.[1]
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[edit] History
Founded in 1985, CUFLA was originally known as the Ontario University Field Lacrosse Association and, as the name suggests, was entirely Ontario based. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, OUFLA expanded to include more teams across Ontario. OUFLA changed its name to the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association to reflect the additions of McGill University and Bishop’s University, both of which are in Quebec. This change also allows for the continued growth of CUFLA and Men's Field Lacrosse across Canada.[2]
[edit] Teams
Current[3]
- Bishop's University - Lennoxville, Quebec
- Brock University - St. Catharines, Ontario
- Carleton University - Ottawa, Ontario
- Laurentian University – Sudbury, Ontario
- McGill University – Montreal, Quebec
- McMaster University - Hamilton, Ontario
- Queen’s University – Kingston, Ontario
- Trent University – Peterborough, Ontario
- University of Guelph - Guelph, Ontario
- University of Toronto – Toronto, Ontario
- University of Western Ontario – London, Ontario
- Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo, Ontario
Former
- York University – Toronto, Ontario
- University of Waterloo - Waterloo, Ontario
- University of Windsor - Windsor, Ontario
Probationary
[edit] Championship
The Baggataway Cup is the Canadian university field lacrosse championship which is awarded annually to the winner of the Baggataway Tournament by the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association. The Baggataway Cup tournament is usually held the second weekend in November, and is hosted by one of the member schools. The 2010 Baggatway Cup was hosted by the University of Toronto, held at St. Michael's College School and presented by the Bank of America. The 2009 Baggataway Cup was hosted by Carleton University.
Baggataway Cup Champions[4]
- 2011 - Bishop's University
- 2010 - McMaster University
- 2009 - Brock University
- 2008 - University of Guelph
- 2007 - Brock University
- 2006 - Brock University
- 2005 - Brock University
- 2004 - Brock University
- 2003 - Brock University
- 2002 - Brock University
- 2001 - University of Western Ontario
- 2000 - University of Guelph
- 1999 - Brock University
- 1998 - Brock University
- 1997 - Brock University
- 1996 - Brock University
- 1995 - University of Guelph
- 1994 - Brock University
- 1993 - Brock University
- 1992 - Brock University
- 1991 - Brock University
- 1990 - Brock University
- 1989 - Brock University
- 1988 - University of Western Ontario
- 1987 - McMaster University
- 1986 - Brock University
- 1985 - University of Western Ontario
[edit] Executive
The operations of CUFLA are handled by an executive that reports regularly to the team presidents, typically at Annual General Meetings. Currently, the executive is composed of a Commissioner, an Assistant Commissioner, a Treasurer, a Director of Communications and a Referee-in-Chief.[5]
- Gord Watt[6] - Commissioner
- Ryan McGrath - Assistant Commissioner
- Mark Walker - Treasurer
- John Chidley-Hill - Director of Communications
- Frank Lawrence - Referee in Chief
[edit] Player eligibility
Only current students registered at their respective universities with a full course load are deemed eligible to play in CUFLA competitions. Players who have played professional field lacrosse (such as Major League Lacrosse) are prohibited from playing in CUFLA.
However, players who play professional box lacrosse (such as the National Lacrosse League) are eligible to play. In the 2009 campaign, Josh Wasson of the Toronto Rock played Midfield for the Trent University Excalibur.
[edit] Alumni
Many current and former players have met with a great deal of success representing their countries or playing professional lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse.
[edit] Media coverage
Media coverage of CUFLA has grown in recent years, with local and student newspapers devoting several articles to CUFLA's game results. Several lacrosse websites and magazines have taken notice and included CUFLA in their ongoing coverage of the world of lacrosse.
[edit] References
- ^ Canadian University Field Lacrosse Registration & Management Software By GOALLINE.ca
- ^ Canadian University Field Lacrosse Registration & Management Software By GOALLINE.ca
- ^ Canadian University Field Lacrosse Registration & Management Software By GOALLINE.ca
- ^ Canadian University Field Lacrosse Registration & Management Software By GOALLINE.ca
- ^ Canadian University Field Lacrosse Registration & Management Software By GOALLINE.ca
- ^ Inside Lacrosse - CUFLA: A look at new league commissioner Gord Watt
[edit] External links
- Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association – CUFLA maintains a website that includes news releases, score updates, press releases and other contact information.
- InsideLacrosse.com – InsideLacrosse provides detailed coverage on their website, and also has feature articles on CUFLA in its magazine coverage.
- LaxPower.com – LaxPower follows CUFLA closely, including a regular CUFLA Power Rankings during the season.
