April 2025 Newsletter

Development Camps

The ALA Development Camp returned for its third year. This year's version featured a mix of U13 player and coach development, coupled with U11-U17 skill and goalie-specific development.

Coaches are encouraged to attend two U13 practices and two coaching sessions. Priority is placed on creating a fun, skills-based technical approach to coaching lacrosse in Alberta. Strategies and resources are provided to develop players according to LTAD priorities and in cooperation with the ALA Gap Analysis.

This year’s development camps were another great success. The ALA Technical Team, led by Jason Crook and Richard Lachlan, traveled across Alberta to deliver tailored day camps in collaboration with Local Governing Bodies (LGBs). Over five weekends, the team worked with 182 players, 44 goalies, and 56 coaches.

The Technical Team also hosted goalie camps in 4 of 5 LGBs. These camps featured goalie coaches Matt Hiebert and Jared Ferris, both premiere goalie coaches in Alberta, and focused on technical skill development for our goalies.

Camps were hosted in Calgary, Red Deer, Duchess, Lloydminster, and Edmonton. We look forward to continuing to provide development opportunities for players and coaches across the province.

Team Alberta 

Team Alberta tryouts are in full swing, and the energy is high as athletes compete for a spot on this year’s roster. With a strong tradition of success, we anticipate another fantastic season for our players, coaches, and the entire Alberta lacrosse community. These tryouts are not just about making the team—they’re about pushing limits, refining skills, and embracing the high-performance culture that defines Team Alberta.

As we gear up for national competition, we are excited to see the incredible talent and dedication of our athletes on full display. With top-tier coaching and a commitment to excellence, Team Alberta is ready to make an impact on the national stage and proudly represent our province.

The Team Alberta 50/50 raffle is live. If you're interested in supporting these athletes, here's your chance. Click Here to purchase your ticket.

Prairie Cup

The ALA is excited to gear up for the second year of the Prairie Cup, a premier tri-provincial tournament that brings together top talent from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. This year, the event will be hosted by the Manitoba Lacrosse Association, providing another incredible opportunity for our athletes to compete at a high level and prepare for national competition.

Committed to the LTAD pathways, we are proud to support this regional tournament, which serves as a vital platform for player development. By fostering regional competition with multiple teams from Alberta, we are expanding opportunities for athletes across the province. This initiative strengthens both grassroots and high-performance programs, helping to grow the game and elevate the level of play at every stage of the lacrosse journey.

For more information on the teams or the tryouts please visit the Prairie Cup.

Meet the Alberta Lacrosse Association New Executives

We are excited to welcome our new executives, Tim Stewart as the Director of Marketing and Jocelyn Harris as the Director of Administration.
Both Tim and Jocelyn come to us with a wealth of information and experience.

Tim Stewart
Business Owner, and Dedicated Community Volunteer

Tim has had the privilege of serving Alberta’s lacrosse community in various roles since 2016, including Director at Large, Vice President, and President of the Beaumont Raiders, as well as Vice President of Organizational Development and President of the Greater Edmonton Lacrosse Council. Through these positions, Tim has focused on fostering positive change by promoting open communication, transparency, and accountability.

Professionally, Tim is an entrepreneur and business owner with extensive experience in engineering, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and financial oversight. Tim has guided multiple publicly traded companies through leadership and ownership transitions, while currently managing four business locations and a team of 200 employees. Tim believes that strong leadership and a commitment to “doing what you say you’re going to do” form the foundation of success, whether in community volunteer work or business endeavors.

Jocelyn Harris
CPA, CA Board Member, Financial Executive, and Dedicated Community Volunteer

Jocelyn Harris brings a wealth of experience in governance, financial oversight, and strategic planning to the Alberta Lacrosse Association. As a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), she has over 16 years of experience in financial management, strategic planning, and governance. Her professional background spans private, public, and non-profit sectors, where she has helped organizations navigate high-growth environments, financial restructuring, and strategic decision-making.

Jocelyn has been actively involved in volunteer leadership roles across multiple sports organizations. She is currently the Secretary of the South Edmonton Warriors Lacrosse Club and plays a key role in governance, financial oversight, and program development for the Edmonton Freestyle Ski Club. She has also served as Treasurer for the Calgary Spartans Track & Field Club and as an assistant coach with SW Sting Football Club.

Her connection to lacrosse began in 2023 when both of her sons were introduced to the sport and quickly developed a passion for it. This inspired Jocelyn to become involved at the board level, contributing her expertise to help strengthen and support the lacrosse community. Athletics have always been a significant part of Jocelyn’s life. She was a competitive soccer player, while her parents were accomplished curlers, and her brother is a former Olympian. This deep-rooted appreciation for sports drives her dedication to fostering strong, well-managed programs that provide opportunities for athletes to succeed.

Jocelyn looks forward to continuing her work with the ALA Board, ensuring the financial health and governance excellence of the association while supporting the growth and development of lacrosse in Alberta.

We look forward to the Calgary Shamrocks hosting the Founders Cup in Calgary, Alberta - August 18 to August 24. The Founders is a competition of the best Jr. B teams across the country looking to become National Champions.
For more information on this National event please visit: 2025 Founders Cup

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