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INTRODUCING YOUR ...
JUNIOR LACROSSE FRANCHISE
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CLUB MANDATE OBJECTIVES

• The Kingston Lacrosse Association (KLA) is
  committed to growing the sport of lacrosse in
  Eastern Ontario and feel that a junior club in
  the limestone city would help give the sport the
  boost that it needs to grow in our area. Keeping
  our kids local will not only enhance our minor
  program system by generating much excitement, but
  it will also provide mentors and leaders to our
  younger players in the KLA.
• Since Kingston is the first capital of Canada,
  isnt it fitting that we be proud supporters of
  our National Summer Sport with a junior
  franchise!

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2009 COACHING STAFF
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HEAD COACH PETER BERGIN

• The Kingston Cavaliers are pleased to announce
  that Peter Bergin has accepted the position of
  Head Coach of our junior franchise. Peter brings
  thirty-three years of coaching experience,
  professional stability and the love of the game
  to the team.
• Lacrosse Experience
• Played minor lacrosse in Fergus, Ontario (home
  town).
• Played JUNIOR A lacrosse for Guelph (1964 and
  1965).
• Played SENIOR B lacrosse for Fergus Thistles
  (1966 to 70).
• Co-founder of the Kingston Lacrosse Association
  (Association Name Kingston Krossfire) served
  as President, Vice President and Registrar.
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• Coaching Experience
• Coaching experience includes hockey at both the
  house league and competitive levels, culminating
  in representing Canada at the Midget European
  Championship (Cumulus Cup) with the AA Toronto
  Aeros minor baseball in Kingston for
  approximately five years and minor lacrosse in
  Kingston for ten years at all age groups.
• The Bergin name can be found in both the OLA and
  Fergus Hall of Fames. Peter's great uncle, Joe
  Bergin is in the OLA Hall, while Peter's Father,
  J. P. Bergin, Uncle Jack Bergin, and Peter
  himself are all inducted into the Fergus Hall of
  Fame. Peter comes from a long line of dedicated
  lacrosse pioneers. He is the uncle of both Pat
  and Mike O'Toole. Pat O'Toole is the All Star
  Goalie of the former Mann Cup Champions
  Peterborough Lakers and the former NLL Champions
  Rochester Knighthawks. Mike O'Toole, Pat's older
  brother, is both a Jr. B President's Cup winner
  with Scarborough and a Jr. A Minto Cup champion
  with Whitby.

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GENERAL MANAGER DALE ROBERTSON

• The Kingston Cavaliers are pleased to announce
  Dale Robertson as the teams manager. Dale
  brings a dedication and passion for the sport of
  lacrosse and the Kingston minor program.
• Lacrosse Hockey Experience
• Played high school lacrosse in Brampton.
• Played JUNIOR hockey for Brampton.
• Coaching Experience
• Coached minor lacrosse in Orangeville,
  Shelbourne and Kingston for twelve years.
• Coached minor hockey in Alliston, Orangeville,
  Honeywood and Amherstview.
• Coached KLA Midgets to a Provincial Gold in
  2007.
• KLA Executive Member for past five years.

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ASSISTANT COACH (DEFENSIVE) JEFF WILLS

• The Kingston Cavaliers are pleased to announce
  Jeff Willis as the teams Assistant Coach
  (Defensive). Jeff brings years of lacrosse and
  coaching experience that will benefit Cavaliers
  team.
• Lacrosse Experience
• Played minor lacrosse for Niagara-on-the-Lake
  on the winning Midget Championship team.
• Played four years of field lacrosse for Waterloo
  University.
• Played two years field lacrosse for Queen's
  University.
• Participated in two field lacrosse National
  Championships.
• In 1999, played for Tyendinaga SENIOR B team.
• In 2001, played for Akwasasne SENIOR B team.
• Coaching Experience
• Six years of head coaching at Frontenac High
  School - Field Lacrosse.
• Six years of head coaching at Queen's University
  - Field Lacrosse.
• Coached Kingston minor lacrosse for five years.

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ASSISTANT COACH (OFFENSIVE) DAN WILSON

• The Kingston Cavaliers are pleased to announce
  Dan Wilson as the teams Assistant Coach
  (Offensive). Dan brings an enthusiasm of the
  sport to the Cavaliers team.
• Lacrosse Experience
• Played minor lacrosse in Kingston in the late
  60's and early 70's.
• Played JUNIOR C for the Kingston Go-Go Kings for
  four years (1971 1974).
• Played JUNIOR A for the Peterborough Lakers in
  1975 and 1976.
• Coaching Experience
• Coached Kingston minor lacrosse for six years.

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KINGSTON KROSSFIRE ALUMNIOur minor players in
Junior ACROSS Ontario
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HOMETOWN PRIDE ...

• DAVID HALLETT
• LACROSSE CURRENTLY
• Guelph Regals Junior B Club
• Guelph Gryphons University of Guelph Field
  team
• Member of the winning team of the 2008
  Baggataway Cup (University of Guelph)
• PREVIOUS LACROSSE EXPERIENCE
• Ottawa Titan Junior A Club
• Named to the 2007 Eastern Junior A All Star team
• Nepean Knights Junior B Club
• U-19 Team Ontario Field team
• U-19 Oshawa 1 Field team

• TIM BERGIN
• LACROSSE CURRENTLY
• Nepean Knights Junior B Club
• Carleton University Field team
• PREVIOUS LACROSSE EXPERIENCE
• Tyendinaga Junior B Club (Iroquois Lacrosse
  Association)
• NICK HELD
• LACROSSE CURRENTLY
• Tyendinaga Junior B Club (Iroquois Lacrosse
  Association)
• PREVIOUS LACROSSE EXPERIENCE
• Nepean Knights Junior B Club

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HOMETOWN PRIDE ...

• TYLER MCINTOSH
• LACROSSE CURRENTLY
• Nepean Knights Junior B Club
• PREVIOUS LACROSSE EXPERIENCE
• Tyendinaga Junior B Club (Iroquois Lacrosse
  Association)
• MIKE RAVEN
• LACROSSE CURRENTLY
• Tyendinaga Junior B Club (Iroquois Lacrosse
  Association)

• GEOFF RICHARDSON
• LACROSSE CURRENTLY
• Tyendinaga Junior B Club (Iroquois Lacrosse
  Association)
• McMaster University Field team
• MIKE SCOTT
• PREVIOUS LACROSSE EXPERIENCE
• Tyendinaga Junior B Club (Iroquois Lacrosse
  Association)
• DEVON TOUGH
• LACROSSE CURRENTLY
• Nepean Knights Junior B Club
• PREVIOUS LACROSSE EXPERIENCE
• Ottawa Titan Junior A Club

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THE OPPOSITION
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THE OPPOSITION

• The Ontario Lacrosse Association is piecing
  together the best and most economic solution.
• Teams that have been confirmed west of Kingston
  - Caledon, Center Wellington, Innisfil, Shelburne
  and West Durham.
• East of Kingston is still under discussion. We
  are not at liberty to name teams but some cities
  are
• proposing JUNIOR B teams,
• some cities have been denied JUNIOR B teams and
• some are simply in discussion with the OLA
  regarding their desires 
• If a viable Eastern Division can be formed,
  Kingston would be part of that division. Failing
  that Kingston will join the more Central
  Division. From a travel standpoint the cities
  are roughly the same distance whether we go East
  or West.  
• Most important point ... WE'RE IN!!

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SPECIAL THANKS TO
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SPECIAL THANKS TO

• After a hiatus of more than twenty-five years,
  lacrosse returned to Kingston in 1996. Without
  the dedication of countless hours by a number of
  individuals to bring this great sport back to
  Kingston, we would not have been able to bring a
  junior lacrosse franchise to the limestone city.
  At this time, we wish to acknowledge the
  following people
• FOUNDERS OF THE KINGSTON LACROSSE ASSOCIATION
• Peter Bergin
• Al Herrington
• Don Tough
• PAST PRESIDENTS (in order of service)
• Don Tough
• Al Herrington
• Peter Bergin
• Dave Hallett driving force to introduce box
  lacrosse to Kingston
• David Austin  Hal Cowie

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ALSO, SPECIAL THANKS TO

• Special recognition to the late Bob Joseph - the
  original financial backer of the KLA.
• Dale Robertson for the numerous number of hours
  he has contributed to the junior application.
  Without his persistence, this goal would not have
  been obtained.
• The 2008 KLA Executive Association Committees
  for the additional duties they have taken on to
  support both the minor and junior associations.
• Players, parents and supporters of lacrosse in
  Kingston. Without your dedication, lacrosse
  would not be able to grow in the limestone city.

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2009 ... KINGSTON IS PLAYING JUNIOR LACROSSE!