We are looking forward to hosting the Paradise U19 Invitational Box Lacrosse Tournament this weekend, August 1–2! A huge welcome to our friends visiting from the Burin Peninsula who are making the trip to join us on the floor.

Check out the attached graphics for the full team rosters, and see below for the game schedule:

GAME SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 1:

• Game 1: Team White vs Team Blue | 12:00 PM

• Game 2: Team White vs Team Blue | 4:00 PM

Sunday, August 2:

• Game 3: Team White vs Team Blue | 10:30 AM

There’s still time to register on our website at https://www.paradiseminorlacrosse.ca.

See everyone at the rink this weekend!

To help make our inaugural season run as smoothly as possible, we are trying out a new app called Spond!

We will be using Spond to coordinate player availability, track schedules, and handle RSVPs for all games and practices. It will also serve as a direct communication channel for updates, and we’ll be exploring more of its features as the season goes on. We'll continue with updates on Facebook, email, and website as well.

Here is what you need to do right now to get set up:

1. Check Your Email: Look at the email address you used to register your child. You should have an invitation from Spond waiting for you.

2. Download the App: Once you find the invite, download the app to your phone using the links below, create your account, and accept the invitation!

   • 🍏 iPhone App Store

   • 🤖 Google Play Store

⚠️ A Quick Note on Team Placement & Missing Invites:

Because we've had several players moving around divisions to balance out our groups, please double-check your child's assigned division once you get into the app.

• Wrong Division? If your player is not listed in the correct group, let me know right away so I can shift them over.

• No Invite? If you’ve checked your spam folder and still haven't received an email invitation, drop me a line with your child's name and your preferred email address, and I will get you added manually.

Thank you all for working with us as we streamline our communication for this first season!

We are back on the floor this coming Thursday, July 2!

We hope everyone enjoyed the short break. We can't wait to see all our players back at the rink this week as we resume our regular sessions.

Before we see you Thursday, we have two quick updates for everyone:

INAUGURAL SEASON SWAG (Closes July 5)

To commemorate our very first season, we have a line of Paradise Minor Lacrosse gear available for purchase! Please note that this is not a fundraiser—it's just an opportunity for players and families to represent the league and remember our inaugural year.

The order window is tight, and all sales end this Sunday, July 5. Check out the gear and grab yours here: https://dragonslacrosse2026.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

REMAINDER OF THE SEASON SCHEDULE

As a reminder, here is the official schedule that will remain in place for the rest of our season:

U11

• Practice: Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

• Game: Saturday, 10:00am - 11:00am

U13

• Practice: Tuesday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

• Game: Saturday, 11:00am - 12:00pm

U15

• Practice: Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

• Game: Sunday, 9:00am - 10:00am

U19

• Practice: Thursday, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

• Game: Sunday, 10:00am - 11:15am

Know someone who still wants to play? It’s not too late to get involved! Registration is still open!

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Now that we have a good idea of numbers, we've updated our schedule to what we expect will remain in place the remainder of the season:

U11:

Wednesday: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Saturday: 10:00am - 11:00am

U13:

Tuesday: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Saturday: 11:00am - 12:00am

U15:

Thursday: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sunday: 9:00am - 10:00am

U19:

Thursday: 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Sunday: 10:00am - 11:15am

Note: The league will be taking a break from Thursday June 18 - Wednesday July 1 as the rink hosts summer events. We encourage players to get outside and practice, but there will be no officially organized sessions.

There's still time to register! Check out the 2026 Spring/Summer Season program.

To get our kids playing lacrosse this season, we need coaches for all divisions. If you’ve been thinking about helping out, now is the time to jump in.

The Details:

• When: Wednesday, May 13

• Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Where: Warm Room, Paradise Double Ice Complex

• Experience: None required! This is the training.

The Game Plan: This clinic is "Step 3" of the certification process. Ideally, you’ll have your NCCP number and the four online safety/ethics modules (Step 1 & 2) finished before the 13th.

Pro Tip: if you already coach hockey, soccer, or baseball, check your NCCP transcript—you might already have these modules completed!

Sign up to coach here: https://forms.gle/Q8TwY91H3Put5EG47

We’re building an officiating crew from the ground up for our first season, and we need your help to get going. Whether you’re a teen looking for a paid summer gig or a parent who wants to help grow the sport in Paradise, this clinic is the place to start.

The Details:

• When: Sunday, April 26

• Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

• Where: Resource Room B, Paradise Double Ice Complex

• Cost: Free

No prior lacrosse experience is necessary. And, if you've reffed in other sports, the transition will be natural. We’ll cover the fundamentals and get everyone comfortable with the rules before the season starts in May.

Sign up here to join us: https://forms.gle/DXCQK94LAnnhRXWw5

The response has been incredible. Based on the numbers, we have enough players to roster at least two teams in our U11, U13, U15, and U19 divisions. We are moving full steam ahead for a late May start.

The Current Gaps:

U9 Division: We have 11 players. We need to hit 30 to make a proper division work for the 2018/2019 birth years. If your kid is in this bracket and are looking to play, let's get them on the list.

Female Participation: Numbers are still low here. To make sure everyone gets a chance to play, we’re able to run co-ed divisions where needed or adjust the divisions to fit the players we have.

Official Registration:

Since these are currently just pre-registrations, stay tuned. We will be opening official registration and payment in the very near future. We’ll be using these pre-reg lists to send out the sign-up links first, so make sure you’re on there.

Volunteers & Refs:

More players means we need more coaches. We can't roster teams without a full coaching staff (3 per team), so please step up if you can.

Free Referee Clinic:

• Sunday, April 26

• Cost: Free (and officiating is a paid gig!)

• Referee Clinic Signup Form: https://forms.gle/pNERvpBRDasGa8Bt8

Next Steps:

If you haven't pre-registered yet, do it now. It’s the only way to ensure you get the link for official registration when it opens.

Player Pre-Registration: https://forms.gle/4ywtV6dDZwq5AZSx7

Volunteer/Referee Interest: https://forms.gle/my6jHn7W9cW28Trm8

We’re hosting a free referee clinic this April to build our officiating crew for the upcoming season. If you'd like to be a part of the league, this is a great way to do it and no prior experience is required.

The Details:

• When: Sunday - April 26, 2026

• Cost: Free.

• Certification: You’ll earn your Community Development certification.

• The Perk: Refereeing is a paid role for our older divisions.

Transferable Skills: If you’ve refereed hockey, soccer, or basketball, you already have 90% of the skills needed. We’ll teach you the lacrosse-specifics.

👉 Referee Clinic Signup Form: https://forms.gle/pNERvpBRDasGa8Bt8

Player Registration Update: We’ve hit nearly 100 registrations! We still need more players to fill out our age divisions for our late May start. If you haven't pre-registered your child yet, now is the time. No commitment required at this stage.

👉 Player Pre-Registration Form: https://forms.gle/C3BAS4Aex744Nmiq7

Huge thanks to everyone who made it to our info session today! If you missed it, don't panic, you can still be part of the inaugural Paradise Minor Lacrosse season.

We need to gauge interest to finalize our divisions and pricing, so help us out and sign up now:

WANT YOUR KID TO PLAY? (Pre-Register Here): https://forms.gle/4ywtV6dDZwq5AZSx7

WANT TO COACH OR REF?: https://forms.gle/my6jHn7W9cW28Trm8

Let’s bring the fastest game on two feet to Paradise this May. Let’s go!

We’re working to bring a new lacrosse league to town this spring, and we want to get it right.

If you’re curious about the sport or want to see what a local league will look like, join us for an informal information session. We’ll be discussing our plans for a 12-week season starting in late May/early June, making use of the turf field at the Paradise Double Ice Complex.

WHEN: Saturday, March 7
TIME: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
WHERE: Warm Room, Paradise Double Ice Complex

A few quick details:

• WHAT: u9, u11, and u13 boys and girls divisions. Other divisions may be possible depending on interest.

• WHO: This is open to everyone. You don’t have to live in Paradise to play

• WHY: We’re gauging interest to finalize the league structure. Your input helps us build this out properly.

• CAN'T MAKE IT? No problem. If you want the details but can't attend the session, drop us an email at play@paradiseminorlacrosse.ca and we’ll keep you in the loop.

Let’s get sticks in hands this summer! See you there.