Dear Players and Families,
Congratulations on your successful tryouts! We had nearly 30 talented athletes participate, making this one of the most competitive selection processes we’ve seen. It’s a testament to the incredible pool of skill and dedication in our community.
As your Head Coach, I am committed to fostering a culture centered on passion, accountability, and a team-first mentality. While we aim to elevate each player’s lacrosse skills, my broader goal is to help these young athletes grow in confidence, resilience, and camaraderie—all while enjoying the game we love!
We’ll be sharing more details soon but here are they time-sensitive items that require immediate attention:
1) Tournaments:
Mark your calendars! We have three tournaments between May and August.
· Lax Angels Lacrosse Tournament (Kitchener-Waterloo): May 23–25.
o *Action Required: Hotel rooms at the Hampton Inn Guelph must be booked by Monday, April 28th. Please confirm your availability by replying to this email and call the Hampton Inn Guelph at 519-821-2144 to secure your booking. Mention that you’re with the “Nepean Knights U15 Girls” team when reserving. A reminder will be sent out on Monday.
· Whitby Tournament: June 20–22
o Release date May 20
o Pickering Casino resort o https://reservations.travelclick.com/115265?groupID=4702885
· Provincials: August 5–7 in Whitby
o Holiday Inn Oshawa 40 rooms https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=YOODT&_PMID=99801505&GPC=NK2&cn=no&viewfullsite=true
2) Team Staff:
To ensure a successful season, we need the support of our amazing parent/guardian community. The following volunteer roles are vacant:
· Team Manager
· Treasurer
· Trainer
· Assistant Coaches (2 positions)
If you’re interested, please email me directly so we can arrange a discussion. These positions require coaching certification and Criminal/Personal Record Checks. With the first game scheduled for Saturday May 17th and the coaching clinic on May 2–3, it’s essential we finalize team staff next week. Thank you for considering these important roles!
3) Communications
We’ll use email and SportsHeadz to keep everyone informed and for tracking attendance. Please bookmark the team’s page on the Nepean Knights website and to download the calendar: https://knightslacrosse.ca/Teams/1051/. This will serve as a hub for schedules and standings. Games and practices may get added to the schedule and I will update you via email.
4) First Practice
Our first practice is on Tuesday, April 29th at Johnny Leroux Arena, Stittsville, from 7:30–9:00 PM. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth start.
I’m honoured and thrilled to be on this journey together and know we’re going to have an incredible season of growth, teamwork, and competition. If you have any questions or need clarification, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Welcome to the team!
Tim Gull Head Coach Nepean Knights U15 Girls Competitive
613-295-2445