Attention QCMBL Members,
As you are aware the last several weeks have been very difficult for many people in Regina, Saskatchewan and the world. The QCMBL Board would like to take the opportunity to let you know that we are thinking about each and every one of you and your families during this challenging time. Many of you have registered your children for the lacrosse season and have been anxiously awaiting a change to the situation, so that normal life can continue as needed. On April 1st, the Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) released a statement that they are continuing the suspension of activities until the end of April. With this announcement, you may have questioned what QCMBL is planning to do and if there is a possibility of lacrosse still or if the season is done? We will continue to monitor the situation as we move through April and will seek advice from the Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association (SLA) and Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) as they try to guide us on moving forward, if and when that can happen. Many things are unknown at this time, but if you would like to reach out to any of our QCMBL Board you can find all the email addresses on the website at www.qcmbl.ca. As soon as we learn more information we will do our best to get it to you through email or social media. Please be safe and take care of your families!
Sincerely,
Danita Achtemichuk
QCMBL President
Ottawa, ON — The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) has been monitoring the COVID-19 situation and following the advice of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the Government of Canada. At this time, it is the CLA’s recommendation that all lacrosse activities be suspended in Canada until the end of April.
“These are unprecedented times. The COVID-19 situation is rapidly evolving around the world and within Canada. The safety of lacrosse players, coaches, officials, volunteers, parents, fans and everyone in the lacrosse community are the CLA’s top priority. Safety is at the forefront of the CLA’s recommendation for extending the suspension of activities until the end of April,” said Shawn Williams, president of the Canadian Lacrosse Association.
The CLA’s semi-annual meeting, scheduled for May in PEI, is being moved online. Those who would be attending the semi-annual meeting will receive an updated schedule in the coming weeks.
National championships are at the heart of lacrosse in Canada and many players look forward to these competitions every year. The CLA will be making a decision by May 15 regarding national championships for the 2020 season.
The CLA encourages all MAs and those in the lacrosse community to refer to experts in their jurisdiction for updated information on COVID-19 related to their area. The CLA will continue to closely monitor COVID-19 developments in consultation with all public health authorities, Member Associations and relevant governing bodies to provide updates
Parents, players, and fellow lacrosse families,
The QCMBL Board has been actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation as it relates to not just the
sporting world but also the general health and safety of everyone involved. After much deliberation and
consultation, we as a board, have decided to postpone the Barracuda ‘A’ try-outs this upcoming
weekend. This decision has not been made lightly with all possibilities and options being discussed and
considered. We will continue to monitor the situation and update everyone as it pertains to the Winter Clinics,
upcoming house league evaluations, Barracuda try-outs, and the QCMBL season.
We hope you can all understand that this decision was not made lightly but we feel that everyone’s
health is our top priority. We will continue to provide updates on a weekly basis as the situation evolves
and progresses.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
QCMBL President
Danita Achtemichuk
Opens: January 15, 2020
Closes (House League): March 25, 2020
Closes (A Teams): March 13, 2020
Click here to register for the 2020 season!
League Registration Fees
| Division | Birth Years | League Fee* |
| miniTyke | '14-'16 | $175 |
| Tyke | '12-'13 | $175 |
| Novice | '10-'11 | $285 |
| Peewee | '08-'09 | $320 |
| Bantam | '06-'07 | $330 |
| Midget | '04-'05 | $335 |
| Junior | '99--03 | $400 |
*Additional Team fees can be charged by each team for such things as team pictures/clothing, extra practice times, tournaments, etc.
If you have specific questions about Novice, Peewee, Bantam or Midget House Teams please email the directors as listed below:
Novice Sara Boychuk novice@qcmbl.ca
Peewee Kelly Jones peewee@qcmbl.ca
Bantam Dave Wenarchuk bantam@qcmbl.ca
Midget Stephen Watson midget@qcmbl.ca
HOUSE EVALUATIONS FOR NOVICE/PEEWEE/BANTAM/MIDGET WILL OCCUR ON MARCH 21st and 22nd, 2020!!! (You will receive an email about date, time and place, once registration is closed.)
Novice Barracuda - A Travel Team
Players will have the opportunity to try-out for the Novice A Barracuda Travel Team. Players must play for a House Team in QCMBL or surrounding community in order to try-out. Each player is required to pay the House team Registration fees online, as well as House team fees as requested by each team. The chosen players will attend one tournament in Calgary, as well as participate in practices and exhibition games as arranged by the A Director. The cost is approximately $500, but will be determined based on the number of players, cost of the tournaments, number of practices, and other items chosen for the season.
Peewee Barracuda Team - A League
Players will have the opportunity to try-out for the Peewee A Barracuda team that participates in the A League of Saskatchewan. The teams will each play approximately 12 games across Saskatchewan and will have the opportunity to participate in approximately three tournaments depending on plans and availability. Each week the team will have practice and conditioning in order to develop their stamina and higher level conditioning that is required to complete at this level. The cost is approximately $750, but will be determined based on the number of players, coaching staff, cost of tournaments, practices, and other items chosen for the season. Each player must also pay the QCMBL Peewee Registration fees through the website.
Bantam Barracuda Team - A League
Players will have the opportunity to try-out for the Bantam A Barracuda team that participates in the A League of Saskatchewan. The teams will each play approximately 12 games across Saskatchewan and will have the opportunity to participate in approximately three tournaments depending on plans and availability. Each week the team will have practice and conditioning in order to develop their stamina and higher level conditioning that is required to complete at this level. The cost is approximately $750, but will be determined based on the number of players, coaching staff, cost of tournaments, practices and other items chosen for the season. Each player must also pay the QCMBL Bantam Registration fees through the website.
Midget Barracuda - A Travel Team
Players will have the opportunity to try-out for the Midget A Barracuda Travel Team. Players must play for a House Team in QCMBL or surrounding community in order to try-out. Each player is required to pay the Midget House team Registration fees online, as well as any House team fees as requested by each team. The chosen players will attend three tournaments, as well as participate in exhibition games and practices as arranged by the A Director. The cost is approximately $750, but will be determined based on the number of players, cost of the tournaments, number of practices and other items chosen for the season.
If you have specific questions about Barracuda A for Novice, Peewee, Bantam or Midget please email the director as listed below:
Barracuda A Director Aidan Kerslake adir@qcmbl.ca
EVALUATIONS FOR BARRACUDA A TEAMS WILL OCCUR ON MARCH 14th and 15th, 2020!!!
Try-Out Fee $20.00 (cash paid at try-out)
All players in QCMBL will be required to register through the website and arrange payment for the division as indicated. Any players outside of QCMBL that would like to try-out for Barracuda A teams must register through their organization to be on a House Team and then email QCMBL to be added to the try-out list. Please email Danita Achtemichuk at registrar@qcmbl.ca and provide name, division, birthdate and contact information.
All potential players in the Junior Division must register online through the website and make the online payment for registration. Any players that are part of QCMBL, must play for QCMBL for either the Junior PGLL team or the Junior RMLL team (please see info below to further understand the levels of commitment and costs associated).
Junior PGLL League
All QCMBL players will be placed on the PGLL team in Regina, unless the player chooses to try-out for the RMLL Tier 1 team or does not make the team. (Standing Buffalo will be having their own team entered in the PGLL and the players that belong to their community are required to play there, unless a release is granted as they are their own Member Association beginning this season.) Players outside the QCMBL boundary may play in this league if their own MA does not have a Junior PGLL team for the season.
Players will have weekly practices and must play games in Regina and in various communities in Saskatchewan that have Junior teams such as Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Estevan, Weyburn, Swift Current, etc. The team can request team fees to cover other expenses as needed for the season.
The Junior Director is Liam Diebel and can be reached at junior@qcmbl.ca
Junior Barracuda Tier 1 - RMLL League
QCMBL and the surrounding SSLL communities may try-out for the Junior Barracuda team that travels to play in the RMLL League. Travel on a team bus will occur as per the schedule to communities such as Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton, etc. that are all part of RMLL.
Players will have weekly practices, conditioning, and games where they are all expected to be available. Each player must be committed to the success of the team and be able to be available for the 2020 lacrosse season.
Players are required to play the QCMBL Junior registration fees online. Team fees following registration can be up to approximately $1500 depending on the costs of travel, accommodations, practices, etc.
The Junior Barracuda GM/Head Coach is Jason Achtemichuk and can be reached at jasonachtemichuk@gmail.com if you have any further questions.
TRY-OUTS FOR BARRACUDA JUNIOR RMLL TEAM WILL OCCUR ON MARCH 14th and 22nd, 2020!!!