John ‘JR’ Robinson

Friendship Tournament

JR Tournament

John ‘JR’ Robinson Friendship Tournament

The John ‘JR’ Robinson Memorial Tournament is a 16-team U7 Paperweight Tournament

U7 Paperweight

Tournament Dates: June 8 - June 9, 2024

Format: 16 Teams, 4 Games Guaranteed

Tournament Fee: $850

Teams confirmed so far: Mimico

  • Paperweight (U7) Games will be three (3) 16-minute periods running time, full floor with a buzzer every 3 minutes indicating the line change.

  • Complete the application form below. Spots in the tournament will be confirmed once payment is received. Payment can be made by cheque or EMT to treasurer@mimicolacrosse.com

Tournament Application

In memory of 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.