Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame Facts for Kids

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Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Established	November 1965; 59 years ago (1965-11)
Location	777 Columbia Street New Westminster, British Columbia Canada

The Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame is a special place in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. It celebrates the best players, coaches, and people who have helped the sport of lacrosse grow in Canada. Think of it like a museum for lacrosse heroes!

The Hall of Fame started in 1965. It was created by the Canadian Lacrosse Association. The very first group of amazing lacrosse people were added to the Hall in 1966.

History of the Hall of Fame
Honored Members
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History of the Hall of Fame

New members are added to the Hall of Fame every year. When it first started in 1965, there were three main groups for inductees:

Field Players: These were players who excelled in field lacrosse, which is played on a large outdoor field.
Box Players: These were players who were stars in box lacrosse, a faster game played indoors in a rink.
Builders: These are people who helped lacrosse in other ways, like coaches, referees, or organizers.

Over the years, new categories were added to make sure everyone important was recognized. In 1997, a Veteran category was created. This was for players from many years ago whose achievements might have been forgotten. In 1988, an amazing Team category was added to honor groups of players who won big championships.

In 2016, the "Field Player" and "Box Player" categories were combined into one "Player" category. This meant that players were honored for their skills, no matter which type of lacrosse they played.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the induction dinner in 2020 was cancelled. So, the players chosen for 2020 were officially inducted in 2021, along with the 2021 group. In 2022, a new Officials category was added for referees and other game officials. Also in 2022, a national committee was formed to help choose inductees from all over Canada.

Honored Members

Many incredible people have been inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame since it began. These include players who scored amazing goals, coaches who led their teams to victory, and dedicated volunteers who made the sport possible.

Some of the very first people inducted in 1965 were true legends of the game. For example, William George Beers was honored as a "Builder" because he helped create the modern rules of lacrosse. Newsy Lalonde and Henry Hoobin were famous "Field Players" known for their incredible skills on the field.

The Hall of Fame continues to celebrate new heroes every year. It ensures that the history and spirit of Canadian lacrosse are remembered and shared.