John ‘JR’ Robinson Memorial Friendship Tournament

About The Tournament

John ‘JR’ Robinson was mentored by the Mimico Minor Lacrosse Club and took to coaching shortly after his playing career ended. He was the Head Coach of the Mimico Junior B Mountaineers from 2001 to 2005, winning Coach of the Year in 2001. After coaching junior, he returned his focus to minor lacrosse where he served as President of the Mimico Minor Lacrosse Club.

John was a coach, teammate and friend to many in the Ontario Lacrosse community. He was recognized for his years of service when he received the Ontario Lacrosse Association's 20 years of service award and in 2010; he was the recipient of the Thomas "Tip" Teather Trophy, the highest individual award for outstanding contribution to lacrosse in Ontario.

Following a courageous battle with cancer, John passed away in 2012 at the age of 44. The Mimico Mountaineers OLA Invitational Tournament was renamed in his memory the following season.

Tournament Director:

Kaitlyn Robinson

kaitlynrobinson@mimicolacrosse.com

Tournament Details

Dates

June 6-7, 2026

Tournament Fee

$950

Games Guaranteed

4 Games

Location

Mimico Arena

Registration Opens

March 2 at 7 pm

divisions

U7 - 8 Teams

Games typically start at 9:00 a.m. with. the last game of each day starting at 4:00 p.m. The full schedule will be shared once all teams are confirmed. Between games, there’s plenty to do — we’ll have entertainment for players and siblings both days.

All proceeds from our BBQ and 50/50 draw proudly support the Ian Anderson House.

Tournament Registration

Registration Opens:

Date: March 2, 2026

Time: 7:00 pm

Tournament and Registration dates are established annually by the OLA and are not released until the OLA Semi-Annual General Meeting (SAGM), typically held on the last weekend of February.

Important: Do not submit your intent to register prior to the above date or time. Any submissions received before this time will not be considered.

  • Teams must complete the application form confirming their intent to attend the tournament.

    Once contacted by the Tournament Director, teams will be given 72 hours to confirm their space with payment.

  • Tournament entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by:

    • The order in which applications are received

    • Receipt of full payment within 72 hours of being contacted by the Tournament Director

  • Tournament Fee: $950

    Payment Method: Clubs may submit payment via Peloton, Interac e-Transfer (EMT) or cheque.

    Payment instructions will be provided once your team has been contacted by the Tournament Director.

  • In accordance with OLA Regulation MR7.13, any team registered to play in an invitational tournament who withdraws with less than 45 days’ notice or fails to show, will forfeit the application fee, be assessed a fine of $250.00 and may be ineligible to participate in that years’ Provincial Championship Tournament.

Tournament Application

Important: Do not submit your intent to register prior to the above date or time. Any submissions received before this time will not be considered.