Celebrating Lacrosse Day in Kingston: A Historic Commemoration

Join the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation in celebrating the origin of Lacrosse Canada which was founded on September 26, 1867 in Kingston, Ontario. 

To observe this historical event, the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation has created a beautiful granite monument – the “Lacrosse Canada Bench”. In addition, a handsome bronze plaque will commemorate this special moment in Canadian Sports history and will be shared with the public at the unveiling ceremony at 11:00 a.m. The bench and the plaque will feature text in English, French, and Mohawk, reflecting the rich heritage of the game.

The event will be held at CaraCo Field at the Invista Centre and will include over three hundred youngsters from local schools learning the culture and history of the game from indigenous educators and players. Minor lacrosse players from several communities will be introduced to the newest form of lacrosse – a game called Sixes, which will be played in the 2028 Olympics.

Local schools are invited to sign up for a “Learn to Play” Clinic. They will learn the culture and history of the game from indigenous educators and players.

Minor lacrosse players from several communities will learn the newest form of the game – Sixes – which will be played in the 2028 Olympics. 

The Queen’s University Varsity Women’s Field Lacrosse Team will hold a full practice for observers to watch. The Queen’s women's club compete as members of Ontario University Athletics.

Pro Lacrosse Players and Team Canada Personnel will be on hand to teach the game.

From 4-5 pm any youth from the community are invited out to Cara Co field to try Lacrosse for free. Learn more:  https://lacrossekingston.ca/Articles/1282/Try_Lacrosse_–_September_26th_/