Burnaby Mountain Selects Lacrosse

Established in 2006, the Burnaby Mountain Selects Field Lacrosse Program is an amateur sports organization formally recognized as one of the top professional teaching clubs in North America, as a member of the National Scholastic Club Lacrosse Association (NSCLA). The NSCLA restricts its’ membership to the best club lacrosse programs in the USA and Canada, who are dedicated to helping athletes achieve success both on the field and in the classroom via a commitment to the sport of lacrosse. With a comprehensive curriculum of development programs and support resources, the Burnaby Mountain Selects Elite Touring Team Model is the first of its kind in Canada, and a leader in mentoring top young lacrosse players in a high performance environment, with the fundamental objective of best preparing each participant for a collegiate field lacrosse career. Selection and consideration into the program is reserved for a select group of elite student-athletes, who possess the desire to work hard and learn in a competitive team environment, while demonstrating the ability to prioritize their academic goals in the highest regard. More than 540 athletes in grades 5-12 have participated in the Selects program from over 50 communities across British Columbia's Lower Mainland, BC Coast, BC Interior, Northwest and Eastern Washington State, Northern Idaho and Montana. In addition to weekly on-field practices and study hall, the Selects travel to compete in top college recruiting tournaments throughout North America, achieving Top 4 finishes at 28 international events since 2006 and helping to place over 50% of graduating players in collegiate field lacrosse programs, with more than 130 college commitments to date. For further information on Burnaby Mountain Lacrosse please visit www.selectslacrosse.com, follow the Selects LIVE on Twitter at www.twitter.com/selectslacrosse, or become a Fan on Facebook www.facebook.com/selectslacrosse. BMS video footage, including player highlights from each tournament, can be viewed on the SelectsTV YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/selectslacrosse.