John ‘JR’ Robinson

Friendship Tournament

Unofficially known as The Most Fun Lacrosse Tournament™!

When: June 6-7, 2026

Where: Mimico Arena -  31 Drummond St, Etobicoke, ON, M8V 1Y7

Cost: $950 per team

Number of Teams: 8 (4 games guaranteed) 

Age Group: U7

Get ready for two jam-packed days of lacrosse, laughter, and community spirit! Eight teams will hit the floor, each playing at least four games in this action-filled weekend celebrating friendship, fun, and the love of the game.

Games usually run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the full schedule shared once all teams are confirmed. Between games, there’s plenty to enjoy — we’ll have entertainment for players and siblings both days (details coming soon!) plus a snackbar and our famous lunchtime BBQ fundraiser.

All proceeds from our BBQ and 50/50 draw proudly support the Ian Anderson House, helping us give back while having a blast.

Have questions or need more info? Reach out to Kaitlyn Robinson at kaitlynrobinson@mimicolacrosse.com.

  • Teams interested in attending the tournament must fill out the application which opens Teams interested in attending the tournament must fill out the application which opens March 2nd at 7pm.

    Spots will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis once payment is received.

    Payment Options: Peloton or EMT to treasurer@mimicolacrosse.com

    Important: Please confirm your payment method with Kaitlyn Robinson, Tournament Director, before sending payment.

    Kaitlyn can be reached at kaitlynrobinson@mimicolacrosse.com.

    Spots will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis once payment is received.

    Payment Options: Peloton or EMT to treasurer@mimicolacrosse.com

    Important: Please confirm your payment method with Kaitlyn Robinson, Tournament Director, before sending payment.

    Kaitlyn can be reached at kaitlynrobinson@mimicolacrosse.com

  • Games will typically start at 9:00 AM each day, with the last games scheduled at 4:00 PM. Exact times will be shared once all teams are confirmed.

  • Yes! Between games you can meet our mascot Blue the Bear and his friends and enjoy fun activities for kids—last year we had an Ice Cream Truck, a Magician, a Face Painter, and a Balloon Artist!

  • Yes, the snack bar and BBQ will be open throughout the tournament offering food, drinks, and snacks for purchase.

In memory of John JR Robinson

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.

In 2010, Mimico Lacrosse introduced the John ‘JR’ Robinson Award to be presented annually to a member of the club who is considered to have done the most to promote, foster, and grow the game of lacrosse in our community.

Following a courageous battle with cancer, John passed away on March 15, 2012 at the age of 44. The Mimico Mountaineers Invitational Tournament was renamed in his memory the following season.