Welcome to the 27th Annual Barry Burman Summer Shootout!

The 27th Annual Barry Burman Summer Shootout will be hosted by the Orangeville Northmen Minor Lacrosse Association

 Friday, June 20th to Sunday, June 22nd 2025.

ONTARIO LACROSSE ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES:

Please review ALL the documents posted by the OLA regarding the procedures for expressing interest in bringing a team to an OLA tournament this year: Invitational Tournaments - Ontario Lacrosse Association

Starting February 1st 2025, A/B Teams in U13, U15 and U17, can complete the OLA 2025 A/B Tournament Registration (U13-U17) available at link above on OLA website.

Starting Monday March 3rd 2025, A/B Teams in U9 and U11, can email barryburmanshootout@northmenlacrosse.ca to express interest, including:

1) Association Name/ Club

2) Division

3) OLA Preliminary rating in email

***ONLY emails of interest received starting Monday March 3rd will be considered***

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:

Tournament Registration Fee is currently being determined.

Tournament game schedule will start as early as 9:00am Friday June 20th with medal games running as late as 4:00pm Sunday June 22nd.

U9 - 8 Teams

U11 - 8 Teams

U13 - 8 Teams

U15 - 8 Teams

U17 - 8 Teams

Tournament games will be played at the two Orangeville arenas (4 floors), Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre and the Alder Street Arena.

TOURNAMENT HISTORY:

This historic Ontario Lacrosse Association Invitational Tournament is named after one of the ODMLA's founding fathers, Mr. Barry Burman.

Barry Burman first became involved in Orangeville Lacrosse in 1975 as a Coach of the Orangeville Stingers and continued to coach until 1979. He coached the Stingers to the Jr. C. Ontario Championships in 1976.

Barry was a player in the inaugural season of the Orangeville Northmen Senior B Lacrosse team in 1978 and continued to play into his late 30's until 1989. He was a member of 3 President Cup teams during this time.  Barry remained involved in lacrosse at the minor level as Coach for over 15 years. He was a member of the Orangeville Northmen Jr. A Executive from 1992-1996: three Minto Cup Championships were won during this period.

Barry was a Player, Coach, Volunteer and Executive Member of the Orangeville Northmen Lacrosse Association, but mostly, he was a fan of the game of Lacrosse and passionate about being involved with the sport.  After a hard fought battle with cancer, Barry passed away August 5, 1998. Barry's family continues to live and play in Orangeville, and on June 24, 2012, the ODMLA presented the Burman family with a plaque at the Summer Shootout honouring Mr. Burman and recognizing Barry's great achievements and contributions to Orangeville Lacrosse.  

The Orangeville Northmen, along with the Burman family, look forward to a competitive, memorable and fun weekend of lacrosse at this annual tournament.