The Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) is an association of men's field lacrosse teams connected with several universities in Ontario and Quebec. Teams compete in the fall with league playoffs typically in early November.
History Founded in 1985, the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association, or the "CUFLA," was originally known as the Ontario University Field Lacrosse Association (OUFLA) and, as the name suggests, was entirely Ontario-based. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, OUFLA expanded to include more teams across Ontario.
Having grown to 10 teams in 2002, OUFLA changed its name to the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association to reflect the additions of McGill University and Bishop's University, both located in Quebec.
The league expanded to 12 teams in 2007 with the additions of Trent (Peterborough) and Laurentian (Sudbury) universities. With these additions the league split into two divisions (east and west) based on geographic location of member schools.
Concordia University in Montreal became the 13th member, the third in Quebec, in 2012.
As it celebrates its 30th year in 2014, the CUFLA has expanded again to 15 teams with the addition of Nipissing University and the University of Ottawa. This ongoing growth bodes well for the continued expansion of men's field lacrosse at various universities across Canada.
Concordia University left after the 2015 season, leaving the league with 14 teams.
Teams
School Location Head coach Bishop's Gaiters Lennoxville, Quebec Drew Pollock Brock Badgers St. Catharines, Ontario Tim Luey Carleton Ravens Ottawa, Ontario Jeremy Strong Guelph Gryphons Guelph, Ontario Sam Kosakowski Laurentian Voyageurs Sudbury, Ontario George Sheppard McGill Redbirds Montreal, Quebec Nicolas Soubry McMaster Marauders Hamilton, Ontario Jason Tallevi Nipissing Lakers North Bay, Ontario Jason Rudge Ottawa Gee-Gees Ottawa, Ontario Brett Perras Queen's Golden Gaels Kingston, Ontario Connor Kearnan Toronto Varsity Blues Toronto, Ontario Jon Moore Trent Excalibur Peterborough, Ontario Mark Farthing Western Mustangs London, Ontario Chris Standish Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks Waterloo, Ontario Jonah Boehm
Former Concordia University – Montreal, Quebec Waterloo Warriors – Waterloo, Ontario Windsor Lancers – Windsor, Ontario York Yeomen – Toronto, Ontario
Champions The Baggataway Cup is the Canadian university field lacrosse championship, awarded annually to the winner of the post-season tournament by the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association. The Baggataway Cup tournament is typically held the second weekend in November, and is hosted by one of the member schools.
Year Champion Finalist Score 1985 Western Mustangs 1986 Brock Badgers 1987 McMaster Marauders 1988 Western Mustangs 1989 Brock Badgers 1990 Brock Badgers 1991 Brock Badgers 1992 Brock Badgers 1993 Brock Badgers 1994 Brock Badgers 1995 Guelph Gryphons 1996 Brock BadgersGuelph Gryphons 1997 Brock BadgersGuelph Gryphons 1998 Brock BadgersGuelph Gryphons8–6 1999 Brock BadgersWestern Mustangs 2000 Guelph GryphonsBrock Badgers13–11 2001 Western MustangsBrock Badgers12–10 2002 Brock BadgersBishop's Gaiters9–8, 3OT 2003 Brock BadgersBishop's Gaiters10–5 2004 Brock BadgersBishop's Gaiters10–9 2005 Brock BadgersGuelph Gryphons14–7 2006 Brock BadgersBishop's Gaiters11–8 2007 Brock BadgersGuelph Gryphons13–102008Guelph GryphonsMcGill Redmen14–92009Brock BadgersMcMaster Marauders12–112010McMaster MaraudersBrock Badgers11–102011Bishop's GaitersBrock Badgers11–62012McGill RedmenWestern Mustangs7–6, 2OT2013Guelph GryphonsMcGill Redmen14–112014 Guelph GryphonsMcGill Redmen15–122015McGill RedmenWestern Mustangs15–112016Western MustangsTrent Excalibur11–72017Western MustangsBrock Badgers16–14, 2OT2018Western MustangsBrock Badgers9–8, 2OT2019Western MustangsTrent Excalibur8–52021Brock BadgersGuelph Gryphons10–9, OT2022Trent ExcaliburBrock Badgers12–32023Western MustangsMcGill Redbirds7–42024Western MustangsQueens Gaels11–32025Guelph GryphonsNipissing Lakers16–5
Team Championships Most recent Brock University 19 2021 Western University 9 2024 University of Guelph 6 2025McGill University22015 McMaster University 2 2010 Bishop's University 1 2011 Trent University 1 2022
Executive
The operations of CUFLA are handled by an executive that reports regularly to the team presidents, typically at annual general meetings. Currently, the executive is composed of a commissioner, two assistant commissioners, a treasurer, a director of communications, a high school liaison and a referee-in-chief.
Scott Fox – Commissioner Tom Bileski – Deputy Commissioner Chris Lesanko – Assistant Commissioner Mark Walker – Treasurer Michael Drake – Referee in Chief Stephen Stamp – Director of Communications Jim Price – High School Liaison
Player eligibility Only current students registered at their respective universities with a full course load are deemed eligible to play in CUFLA competitions. Players who have played professional field lacrosse (such as Major League Lacrosse) are prohibited from playing in CUFLA.
However, players who play professional box lacrosse (such as the National Lacrosse League) are eligible to play. Throughout the years, the league has seen many current and former NLL players scattered throughout various teams.
Alumni Many current and former players have met with a great deal of success representing their countries or playing professional lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse. Player Alma mater National Lacrosse League Major League Lacrosse International Competition Kevin Brownell University of Western Ontario Buffalo Bandits None None Pat Campbell Brock University Calgary Roughnecks, Edmonton Rush, Toronto Rock None None Mike Carnegie University of Western Ontario Calgary Roughnecks None Team Canada Angus Dineley University of Toronto New York Titans/Orlando Titans, Philadelphia Wings None Team Canada Colin Doyle Wilfrid Laurier University Ontario Raiders/Toronto Rock, San Jose Stealth Toronto Nationals Team Canada Andrew Dowdell University of Western Ontario Calgary Roughnecks None Team Nederland Jesse Gamble University of Western Ontario Toronto Rock None Team Canada Bill Greer University of Western Ontario Toronto Rock, Edmonton Rush, Rochester Knighthawks, New York Saints, Arizona Sting, Columbus Landsharks None Team Canada Greg Harnett Bishop's University Calgary Roughnecks None None Jon Harnett University of Guelph Boston Blazers None None Tom Hawke University of Guelph Rochester Knighthawks None None Steve Hoar University of Toronto Toronto Rock Toronto Nationals Team Canada Rowan Kelly University of Western Ontario Colorado Mammoth None None Carter Livingstone University of Toronto Boston Blazers, Chicago Shamrox, Rochester Knighthawks None None Randy Mearns University of Western Ontario Rochester Knighthawks, Buffalo Bandits None Team Canada Jamie McKeracher University of Western Ontario Anaheim None None Ken Millin Brock University Toronto Rock, Rochester Knighthawks None None Ryan Phillips University of Western Ontario Rochester Knighthawks None None Creighton Reid University of Toronto (Practice Squad) Toronto Rock, Colorado Mammoth None None Reid Reinholdt University of Western Ontario Toronto Rock None None Matt Spanger University of Western OntarioNew England Black Wolves None None Chris Standish University of Western Ontario Washington Power None None Scott Stapleford University of Western Ontario Colorado Mammoth, Toronto Rock, Portland Lumberjacks None Team USA Mike Temple University of Western Ontario Rochester Knighthawks None None Scott Tinning University of Western Ontario Edmonton Rush None None Sean Thomson University of Guelph Philadelphia Wings, Minnesota Swarm None None Jay Thorimbert University of Guelph Buffalo Bandits, Boston Blazers, Minnesota Swarm None NoneDoug UttingUniversity of Western OntarioRochester KnighthawksNoneTeam Israel Josh Wasson Trent University Chicago Shamrox, Toronto Rock None None Shawn Williams Brock University Toronto Rock, Rochester Knighthawks, Edmonton Rush, Buffalo Bandits None Team Canada Casey Zaph University of Toronto Rochester Knighthawks None None Latrell Harris Brock University Toronto Rock None Team Canada
Media coverage Media coverage of CUFLA has grown in recent years, with local and student newspapers devoting several articles to CUFLA's game results. Several lacrosse websites (Lacrosse All Stars, Inside Lacrosse, The Lacrosse News, Lacrosse Bucket , etc.) and magazines have taken notice and included CUFLA in their ongoing coverage of the world of lacrosse.
References
External links Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association