John ‘JR’ Robinson
Friendship Tournament
JR Tournament
John ‘JR’ Robinson Friendship Tournament
The John ‘JR’ Robinson Memorial Friendship Tournament is an 8-team U7 Paperweight Tournament taking place June 7—8, 2025.
Registration opened on March 3 in accordance with the OLA Invitational Tournament Guidelines. Please note that the tournament is now full, and the application is closed.
Thank you for your interest.
Dates: June 7 - June 8, 2025
Location: Mimico Arena
Format: 8 Teams, 4 Games Guaranteed
Tournament Fee: $850
Teams confirmed:
Mimico Mountaineers
Oakville Hawks
Peterborough Lakers
Newmarket Redbirds
Milton Mavericks
London Blue Devils
Burlington Blaze
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Teams interested in attending the tournament must fill out the application further down on this page.
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
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Games will typically start at 9:00 AM each day, with the last games scheduled at 4:00 PM. Exact times will be confirmed in the final schedule.
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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!
This year we’re celebrating our 135th Anniversary, so stay tuned for even more fun surprises!
Plus, come watch some of the best lacrosse in Ontario:
Saturday OJLL Game: Mimico Mountaineers vs. Orangeville Northmen at 8:00 PM
Sunday OJLL Game: Mimico Mountaineers vs. Kitchener-Waterloo at 7:00 PM
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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.