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The Mimico Lacrosse Club has been a foundational pillar of the lacrosse community in Ontario since 1890. As one of the largest lacrosse clubs in the Ontario Lacrosse Association, Mimico Lacrosse has provided generations of players with opportunities to play the game in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment, welcoming athletes of all ages and skill levels.

Early History and Formation

The club’s origins are tied to neighbourhood and former township of Mimico. While the township developed into a bustling suburb of Toronto, the Mimico Lacrosse Club started to churn out some great lacrosse players, builders and teams. Field Lacrosse was played in the early years on pitches bordering Wesley and Portland Streets, as well as, at Memorial Park on Hillside Avenue.

The Drummond Street Bowl and the Rise of Box Lacrosse

In 1931, the Canadian Lacrosse Association adopted box lacrosse as the official form of play, prompting the Mimico Lacrosse Club to build an outdoor lacrosse box at the corner of Church Street (now Royal York) and Drummond Street. Known as the Drummond Street Bowl, the outdoor arena featured a dirt floor and old railway boxcars repurposed as dressing rooms. During the golden age of the sport, night games drew thousands of spectators, with the sounds of the announcer and the crowd’s cheers heard across the town.

Achievements and Championships

The Mountaineers won the Mann Cup in 1932 and 1942, with additional Eastern Canadian Senior titles in 1943 and 1947. During WWII, the 30th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, known as "The Sportsmen’s Battery" and led by Conn Smythe, included every member of the 1942 Mann Cup-winning team.

The club also saw success at the junior level, winning Minto Cup championships in 1938 and 1951 and claiming Eastern Canadian Junior supremacy in 1941 and 1946. Mimico’s minor lacrosse teams earned their own provincial titles, contributing to the club’s legacy of competitive excellence.

Challenges and Revival

In the late 1970s and 1980s, participation in lacrosse declined, and the club faced challenges maintaining its programs. The Mimico Junior A Mountaineers played their last season in 1978. However, dedicated volunteers kept the club going, organizing fundraising activities and supporting young players, preserving Mimico’s lacrosse tradition. With the rise of professional box lacrosse, interest in the sport renewed. In 1993, the Mimico Mountaineers returned to competition in the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League.

Following a 37-year hiatus, the Mimico Mountaineers made a celebrated comeback to the Junior A level in 2015, spurred by the success of their minor affiliate of the same name. In just their second year after returning, the revitalized franchise secured a spot in the 2017 Minto Cup, solidifying their status as a formidable contender in the Ontario Junior Lacrosse League.

Present Day

Today, the Mimico Lacrosse Club is one of Ontario’s largest lacrosse associations and the oldest and largest box lacrosse club in Toronto. The club offers a wide range of programs, including a local box lacrosse league, representative box and field teams across all age divisions, a robust women’s field lacrosse program, and teams in the Ontario Junior Lacrosse League (Junior A), Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League (Junior B) and Women's Major Series Lacrosse League. The club continues to be a respected part of Canada’s lacrosse landscape, helping young athletes develop a love for the game in the nation’s largest city.

Legacy and Recognition

Mimico Lacrosse’s legacy is deeply rooted in its community, honouring the contributions of players, coaches, volunteers, and builders who have shaped the club. Many members have been inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame, a testament to their impact on the sport. Today, the Mimico Lacrosse Club remains committed to preserving its heritage and fostering the next generation of lacrosse players, building upon over a century of tradition and success.