The Founders Trophy - St. Catharines, ON - Trophies, Medals and Cups on Waymarking.com

The Founders Trophy is located in the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame in St. Catharines, Ontario. Since 1972 this trophy has been awarded to the Canadian Junior "B" Champions by the Canadian Lacrosse Association. Previous to the Founders Cup was the Castrol Cup from 1964-1971. There is a separate smaller Founders Cup which is awarded to the teams directly.

The name of the trophy is in reference to the founders of organized lacrosse, particularly Dr. George William Beers.

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TROPHY LOWER TEXT:
"THE FOUNDERS' TROPHY - PLACED IN COMPETITION
IN 1972 BY THE CANADIAN LACROSSE ASSOCIATION
IN RECOGNITION OF THE CONTRIBUTION TO
CANADA'S NATIONAL SPORT
BY THE LATE DR. WILLIAM GEORGE BEERS
WHOSE WORK ON BEHALF OF LACROSSE
RESULTED IN THE FORMATION OF THE FIRST
NATIONAL LACROSSE ASSOCIATION
IN SEPTEMBER 1867."

TROPHY UPPER TEXT:
"THE FOUNDERS TROPHY
FOR ANNUAL COMPETITION
FOR THE
CANADIAN JUNIOR
LACROSSE CHAMPSIONSHIP"


SIGN TEXT:
"THE FOUNDERS TROPHY

In 1972, the Canadian Lacrosse Association
inaugurated the Founders Trophy as
emblematic of the Junior "B" Championship
of Canada. This unique handcrafted trophy
commemorates the founders of organized
lacrosse. In particular it recognizes the
contribution of "the father of organized
lacrosse", Dr. George W. Beers of Montreal,
Quebec."

Sport: Lacrosse Year: Annually Contest: Canadian Junior B Championship Adress of the Building: 1932 Welland Canals Parkway Lock 3 St Catharines, ON Canada L2R 7K6

Visit Instructions:
Please take a photo of the award and describe your experience. If it is particularly large trophy or cup include a photo with yourself for scale.

Special note regarding schools: Public secondary schools are public places, and they often include public displays of trophies, medals and cups; however, security concerns might make it difficult to visit these locations at certain times. The best time to visit is probably during an athletic competition. The trophy case is very often adjacent to the gymnasium, and it would be very easy to photograph the trophies at such times. Alternately, you may visit during the school day. Respect school policy and sign in at the office as appropriate. You might explain that you heard that there was a national championship trophy on display somewhere in the school and you would like to photograph it. The secretary will likely direct you down the correct hallway, pleased as punch that people still care about that old championship.

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