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WEST COAST SENIOR LACROSSE COMES TO WHITE ROCK
Date: Saturday, May 25, Game Time: 3:00 PM Centennial Arena, doors open 2:30 pm Get ready for a thrilling afternoon of high-octane action as Victoria Shamrocks takes on their rivals, New Westminster Salmonbellies this coming Saturday! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, excitement, and community spirit. Purchase your tickets at the door.…
Read MoreFormer ROCK player, member of back-2-back NLL Championship winning Buffalo Bandits
May 18, 2024 Buffalo, NY — The Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League are champions again, winning their second title in as many years. The Bandits swept cross-state rivals, the Albany FireWolves in a best-of-3 game final series, 2-0. Semiahmoo Minor Lacrosse product, Sam La Roue (2002) has been a member of the NLL…
Read MoreSurrey Council approves covered lacrosse box at South Surrey Athletic Park
Surrey, BC – Surrey City Council is making significant investments in outdoor sport infrastructure with the approval of the City’s Five-Year (2024-2028) Financial Plan – Capital Program. The five-year plan earmarks more than $44.9 million towards new, upgraded and enhanced outdoor sport facilities, with more than $16.8 million allocated for 2024. “I’m proud to announce our commitment…
Read MoreRandy Ellis Lacrosse Days & Jr A Game Saturday April 6 Tickets Available Now
Hey Lacrosse Fans, We hope you are enjoying Spring Break! Mark your calendars. We’re just 2 1/2 weeks away from the opening day of our 2024 Semiahmoo Rock Lacrosse season: Saturday, April 6! Saturday’s schedule will see ALL TEAMS playing games throughout the day. Plus, back by popular demand, our featured event: BCJALL Jr A New…
Read MoreFormer Rock Players Claimed in ’24 WLA Draft
Burnaby, B.C., The Western Lacrosse Association (WLA) held its 2024 Graduating Junior Draft on Tuesday, February 6 at Langley Event Center. Among B.C.’s top 21-year-old players, two former Semiahmoo Minor Lacrosse players were selected both by the Burnaby Lakers: Sam La Roue (2002), Territorial Pick Billy DeBeck (2002), 3rd Pick/ 5th Round Congratulations to both!…
Read More2023 Annual General Meeting – November 23rd 7:30PM
Mark your calendars for November 23rd, when our Annual General Meeting will convene at Centennial Arena, commencing at 7:30 p.m. This gathering will feature updates from our executive team, recognition of achievements, and elections for available positions. We strongly urge your participation to gain a deeper understanding of our executive’s vision and explore opportunities to…
Read MoreRock athletes selected to Team BC
Story Updated – August 20, 2023 Chase Seller (2012), Malakai Ostrosser (2011) and Chris Seller (coach) bring home a Silver Medal at the 2023 U13 Box Lacrosse National Championships in Regina, Saskatchewan. Terrific effort boys! Lots of great lacrosse memories were created during this very successful experience! Congratulations to Semiahmoo Rock player, Maryssa Pearson (2011)…
Read MoreRock alumnus WLA’s Rookie of the Year
Semiahmoo Rock alumnus, Jacob Dunbar (2001) is the Western Lacrosse Association’s Rookie of the Year for the 2023 season! The Burnaby Lakers traded up to acquire the first overall pick on draft night just so that we could select this Poco Saints graduate. “From his first day in camp, Jacob proved to be an enthusiastic…
Read MoreAnother ROCK season in the books
Hello Semi LAX Families, Another ROCK lacrosse season is in the books. I’m extremely proud of all our players and coaches who have spent countless hours preparing, practicing and performing to the best of their abilities. We’ve had many new families join our lacrosse association for the first time with kids getting a chance to…
Read MoreRock Teams Represent at BCLA Provincials, Silver and Bronze!
July 10, 2023 BRITISH COLUMBIA – The British Columbia Lacrosse Association (BCLA) Minor Box Lacrosse Provincial Championships took place July 6-9, 2023. 32 teams from across the province competed for the Minor Box Lacrosse Provincial Championships in the Junior, U17 A & B, U15 A & B, U13 A & B divisions. In the Female…
Read MoreFormer ROCK player, member of NLL Championship winning Buffalo Bandits
June 3, 2023 Buffalo, NY — The Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League are champions once again, winning their first title since 2008. They defeated the 2022 champion Colorado Mammoth in three games, dominating the third and deciding game 13-4. Semiahmoo Minor Lacrosse product, Sam La Roue (2002) has been a member of the…
Read MoreFormer ROCK player first BC female to win NCAA D1 National Championship
May 28, 2023, 04:39 PM ET CARY, N.C. — Former Semiahmoo ROCK player, Claire Snyder (2002), is the first BC female to win an NCAA D1 National Championship. Northwestern University Wildcats won their first NCAA women’s lacrosse championship in 11 years, dominating 18-6 win over third-seeded Boston College on a rain-soaked Sunday afternoon. Claire has…
Read MoreTime to order you Rock City swag! On-line store now open
Back again by popular demand! Click here for our Semiahmoo Rock Lacrosse Store. Please submit your order before Sunday, April 30th. Orders will be available for pick up at Taylor Box on Friday, May 19th between 6 pm and 8 pm. Applicable taxes are included. This store isn’t open forever, so order something now. Don’t worry, you’re…
Read MoreSemiahmoo Rock to an unforgettable night with the Vancouver Warriors!
Saturday, April 29 “Fan Appreciation Night”, we’re excited to invite all players, coaches and friends from Semiahmoo Minor Lacrosse to our Vancouver Warriors Season Finale as the Warriors take on Jeff Teat and the New York Riptide. To purchase your tickets: click here for package rates We look forward to seeing everyone. Invite your family and friends.
Read MoreRandy Ellis Lacrosse Days: Centennial Arena Saturday, April 8
Saturday’s schedule will see ALL Age Groups playing games throughout the day. Our featured event: BCJALL Jr A Burnaby Lakers vs PoCo Saints at 7 pm at Centennial Arena. Admission to the Jr A game is $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. A beer garden and food will also be available, Parking…
Read MoreBe a LAX Buddy! Registration Now Open
Registration Now Open Box Lacrosse Ages 5 – 16 Semiahmoo Minor Lacrosse offers an opportunity to play box lacrosse for players residing in South Surrey – White Rock, BC. Registration for the 2023 lacrosse season is now OPEN! Bring a buddy! By referring a new registration, get a FREE lax t-shirt! As a team sport…
Read MoreWhy Play Lacrosse?
At Semiahmoo Minor Lacrosse, you’ll find many players and parents who are fanatical about the sport. Here are a few reasons why… Fun to play, Exciting to watch: Lacrosse is fun to play and exciting to watch. It is characterized by intense action, strategy, finesse and power. It is a game with long, looping passes…
Read MoreRock alumni featured in Sr A and Jr A drafts
Burnaby Lakers Sr A traded up to select Semiahmoo’s Jacob Dunbar first overall at the 2023 Western Lacrosse Association Graduating Junior Player Draft in Langley on Tuesday (Jan. 31). The WLA draft, held virtually, saw 35 players picked by seven teams in five rounds. Full results are posted on draft.wlalacrosse.com/live. Semiahmoo’s Butch La Roue was…
Read MoreThings we can do to help grow the game we all love
Good Afternoon Rock Family, This message is going out to current and past families of Semiahmoo Minor Lacrosse. My name is Mark Betts and I am the new President. As an association, our primary mandate is to increase awareness and provide the youth of our community the opportunity to participate in the great Canadian sport…
Read MorePresident’s Message / Registration Now Open
Registration for the 2023 lacrosse season is now OPEN! Bring a buddy! By referring a new registration, get a FREE lax t-shirt! Happy New Year to everyone in the Semiahmoo Rock Family, My name is Mark Betts and I am the new President of Semiahmoo Minor Lacrosse. After a few years’ absence from the association, I…
Read MoreDrop-in Sessions Underway
Updated: Jan-29-2023 Hello All, Indoor lacrosse drop-in sessions are currently underway. Use these events as an opportunity to enjoy lacrosse with your friends, dust-off old skills or learn new ones for the very first time. Sessions are FREE, remember to invite your buddies! If you need equipment or have a question, contact: semilaxheadcoach@gmail.com (Please note:…
Read More2022 AGM Results – New Association President and Secretary Acclaimed
Virtual Last evening’s official Semiahmoo Minor Lacrosse Association Annual General Meeting for the 2022 season went off without a hitch. Quorum was immediately reached and past minutes were motioned and accepted in typical fashion. Each of the executive members submitted and provided colour to their annual reports. New business reflected operational protocol and elections to…
Read MoreDrop-ins confirmed for November
SEMI Lax has the following drop-ins confirmed for November: Mini-Tyke (Ages 5-6) and Tyke (Ages 7-8) Tuesdays November 1/8/15/22/29 Morgan Creek Elementary 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Peewee (Ages 11-12) Tuesdays November 1/8/15/22/29 South Meridian Elementary 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm All are welcome to join. Invite your friends to come out and experience lacrosse.…
Read More2022 AGM to be held virtually on Wednesday, NOVEMBER 23 at 7:00 PM
Updated from previous post Hello Semiahmoo Rock Families! The Semiahmoo Minor Lacrosse Association is pleased to invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting to be held virtually on WEDNESDAY, November 23rd, 2022 at 7:00 PM. Please join us as we recap last season and get ready for our next! The Semi ROCK Executive team…
Read MoreFormer ROCK Player Recognized with BCJALL Award
DUNBAR RECOGNIZED WITH BCJALL AWARD September 22, 2022 by Dan Marshall The BCJALL handed out the 2023 post season awards on Thursday. Former ROCK Lacrosse player Jacob Dunbar (2001) of the Nanaimo Timbermen was picked as a co-winner of the Outstanding Achievement award. The Bob Reid Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement is awarded to the individual…
Read MoreRock Alumni Win National Title with Ladner Pioneers
Senior ‘B’ lacrosse team wins Presidents Cup; first title for B.C. team since 2004 NICK GREENIZAN Sep. 7, 2022 9:45 a.m. A Lower Mainland senior lacrosse team that includes a handful of Semiahmoo Rock members won a national championship recently in Edmonton. Last week., the Ladner Pioneers senior ‘B’ lacrosse team emerged victorious at the…
Read MoreThat’s a wrap
Hello Semiahmoo Rock families, The 2022 box lacrosse season has come to a close. I think it’s fair to say that all of us were very happy to have a “normal” season, our first full season since the pandemic. For me personally, it was fun to go up to Centennial Arena and watch the kids…
Read MoreVancouver Warriors Summer Camp
The Vancouver Warriors are excited to announce Vancouver Warriors Summer Camp presented by TD. Over two weeks in early July (July 4-8, 2022, and July 11-15, 2022), Warriors players and coaches will put the players through their paces with drills and skills that will keep the players engaged and wanting more! Precision passing, shooting drills,…
Read MoreSemiahmoo Rock Lacrosse Store is now OPEN!
April 28, 2022 Hey Rock Fans, Semiahmoo Rock Lacrosse Store is now OPEN! Submit your orders before Sunday, May 8th 2022. Orders will be available for pick up at Taylor Box on Sunday, May 29th between 11 am and 1 pm. Partial proceeds will go to the Association. Applicable taxes are included. Time to get your Rock on! Click…
Read MoreRandy Ellis Lacrosse Days Features Jr A. Action at Centennial
Peace Arch News – posted Thursday, March 31, 2022 Nick Greenizan The Semiahmoo Rock Minor Lacrosse Association is set to open its 2022 season with a splash next month, by hosting a pair of B.C. Junior ‘A’ Lacrosse League teams for a game in White Rock. On April 9, 7 p.m. at Centennial Arena, the…
Read MoreReferees Wanted: Be a Leader. Great Part-time Job. Earn External Sport Credit
Players wishing to officiate box lacrosse should contact President Colin Snyder semilaxpresident@gmail.com to obtain an application to officiate. Completed applications due by March 10, 2022. All officials with Semiahmoo Lacrosse must be at least 13 years of age to referee (13 years old in the calendar year). No prior officiating experience is required. All officials…
Read MoreNATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY: WOMEN OF THE ARENA LACROSSE LEAGUE
For National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the NLL worked with the Arena Lacrosse League (ALL) and their Women’s Divisions to tell the story of three of their participants, two players and a coach. As a partner of the NLL, the ALL has provided an avenue for potential NLL players a way to keep…
Read MoreRock Pair Selected in Jr. A Draft
The 2022 BC Junior A Lacrosse League Entry Draft was held virtually this past Saturday night and saw a full slate of forty-eight players have their name called by a BCJALL team to start the next step of their lacrosse journey. Congratulations to SEMI Rock Alumni, Ewan Rennie (Coquitlam Adanacs) and Wyatt Howell (New West…
Read MoreCentennial Arena Parking Decals On Sale
The new 2022 Centennial Parking decals go on sale Tuesday, February 1st for $18+ tax. Patrons can now purchase their decals online from the convenience of their home, pay online and then have their decals mailed directly to them. The City will begin mailing purchased decals not before February 1st. See link below: https://www.whiterockcity.ca/890/Centennial-Arena-Parking
Read MoreLacrosse Drop-ins Start Monday January 17th, 2022
Lacrosse drop-ins begin Monday January 17th, 2022!! Players are to bring their helmet, gloves and stick and proper indoor footwear. Players must wear their helmets at all times while in the gym. Extra sticks will be available to use for the session. This is a perfect time to bring a friend or someone you know…
Read MoreSemiahmoo Minor Lacrosse Association – President’s Report
Hello Lacrosse Families, 2021 has continued to be a challenging year for everyone. The ever-changing mandates and health rules have kept us on our toes. Given the circumstances, I’m happy to report that this season was a success for our organization. Our registration numbers surpassed our last “pre-covid” season. Particularly encouraging was the number of…
Read MoreLacrosse scholarships honour legacy of longtime coach, executive member
Two $500 scholarships to be handed out to Semiahmoo Rock players in honour of Randy Ellis NICK GREENIZAN Oct. 22, 2021 8:40 a.m A pair of new scholarships earmarked for young lacrosse players will help ensure Randy Ellis’ legacy is felt for years to come on the Semiahmoo Peninsula. This week at the Taylor Lacrosse…
Read MoreOfficial Notice of SMLA Annual General Meeting on November 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM
***Updated 16-Nov-2021*** Hello, The Semiahmoo Minor Lacrosse Association is pleased to invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting to be held virtually on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Despite restrictions and regulations, we were able to get some games in this past season and enjoyed the game we all love so much!…
Read MoreNovice Drop-in Sessions Start November 2
Lacrosse drop-in sessions for Novice (2012/13) born players are starting in November. Indoor sessions will run every Tuesday night at 6:30 – 7:30pm, beginning November 2 until November 30 at Meridian Elementary School gymnasium (16244 13 Ave, Surrey). There is no registration fee. Remember to bring your indoor gym shoes, sticks, gloves and helmet. Invite…
Read MoreRock Alumni Headline Pro Draft
PHILADELPHIA, August 28, 2021 — Semiahmoo Rock alumni Patrick Shoemay (1998/ RIT Tigers, Jr.A NW Salmonbellies/ Bby Lakers) and Jacob Dunbar (2001/ Team Canada, Jr. A PoCo Saints) were selected in tonight’s National Lacrosse League (@NLL) 2021 Entry Draft, held virtually. Both players were chosen by the San Diego Seals in the first round of…
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