jack Bionda shootout

About the Tournament

The Jack Bionda Shootout has been welcoming teams from across Ontario for many years and is traditionally held on the second weekend of July. The tournament is named in honour of John Arthur James “Jack” Bionda (1933–1999), one of the most dominant players in the history of Canadian lacrosse.

Born in Huntsville, Ontario, Bionda developed a passion for lacrosse at a young age, often practicing for hours each day. His talent quickly set him apart, leading the Brampton Excelsiors to a 1952 Minto Cup victory before his 19th birthday. Throughout the 1950s and early 1960s, Bionda was a true superstar, earning multiple league scoring titles and starring for elite teams including the Victoria Shamrocks, New Westminster Salmonbellies, and Nanaimo Timbermen.

Bionda won the Mann Cup multiple times and was twice named series MVP, cementing his legacy as one of the game’s all-time greats. He later returned to Ontario to play for the Huntsville Hawks and remained a proud member of his hometown community.

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Tournament Details

Tournament Director

Eric Lavergne

tournament@hawkslacrosse.ca

Dates

July 10–12, 2026

Tournament Fee

$950

Games Guaranteed

3 Games

Location

Huntsville, Ontario

Registration Opens

March 4, 2026 

Rating

B/C

Divisions

U11, U13, U15, U17

REGISTRATION

Registration Opens

U11 Wednesday, March 4 at 7 PM

U13 Thursday, March 5 at 7 PM

U15 Friday, March 6 at 7 PM

U17 Saturday, March 7 at 7 PM

Important: Do not submit your intent to register prior to the above date or time. Any submissions received before this time will not be considered.

Registration and tournament dates are established annually by the OLA and are not released until the Ontario Lacrosse Semi-Annual General Meeting (SAGM), typically held on the first weekend of March.

  • Teams must complete our Tournament Registration Form‍ ‍confirming their intent to attend the tournament to

    Once contacted by the Tournament Director, payment will be required to confirm and secure your spot.

  • Tournament entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by:

    • The order in which applications are received

    • Receipt of full payment within 72 hours of being contacted by the Tournament Director

  • Tournament Fee: $950

    Payment Method: Peloton (preferred), E-transfer or Cheque.

    Payment instructions will be provided once your team has been contacted by the club.

  • In accordance with OLA Regulation MR7.13, any team registered to play in an invitational tournament who withdraws with less than 45 days’ notice or fails to show, will forfeit the application fee, be assessed a fine of $250.00 and may be ineligible to participate in that years’ Provincial Championship Tournament.

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Important: Do not submit your intent to register prior to the above date or time. Any submissions received before this time will not be considered.