Excalibur Men’s Lacrosse Prepares to Defend National Championship Title on Home Turf at 2023 Baggataway Cup
Excalibur will host national lacrosse championship at Trent University for second consecutive year November 3 - 5
The Trent Excalibur Men’s lacrosse team is set to defend their national championship title as they proudly host the 2023 Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) Baggataway Cup at Justin Chiu Stadium at Trent University November 3-5, 2023.
“We are thrilled to welcome student-athletes, fans and alumni for the second year in a row, to the 2023 Baggataway Cup Championship. The weekend will be an opportunity to witness the spirit of competition as the best teams in the country vie for the coveted Baggataway Cup at Trent’s Justin Chiu Stadium,” said Nathan McFadden, director of Trent Athletics. “We encourage visitors to explore our beautiful campus while cheering on our Trent Excalibur.”
The 2022/23 season marked the first time in Excalibur history that the men’s lacrosse team took home the Baggataway Cup Championship, after an undefeated season. This season, the team finished tied with Carleton University for first place in the East Division with an 8-2 record but dropped to second due to tie-breaking procedure, putting them in good position to defend their title.
“We have had another strong season, undefeated at home,” said Mark Farthing, head coach. “Having the opportunity to compete for the national championship is a testament to the team’s dedication and we are excited to pursue the cup again in front of the most passionate fanbase in CUFLA.”
The first quarterfinal game of the Baggataway Cup will be held Friday, November 3 at 4:30 p.m. The second quarter-final game will begin at 7:30 p.m., while semi-finals will begin on Saturday, November 4 against the winner of the first quarter-final at 1:30 p.m. The second semi-final game will begin at 4:30 p.m. The Baggataway Cup final will take place on Sunday, November 5, at 2:00 p.m. immediately followed by an awards presentation. Visit trentvarsity.ca for the full schedule and game updates.
This is a family-friendly event that will feature food trucks and a concession stand (no alcohol will be served), Baggataway Cup gear for sale, and an elite level of lacrosse on display throughout the weekend. Donia’s Donair food truck will be on site all weekend and BeaverTails will be available on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Day passes for the quarter (Friday) or semi-final (Saturday) games are $10, with tickets for Sunday’s gold medal game $15. Championship tournament passes are $30. Tickets and passes will be available for purchase at the gate and in person at the Trent Athletics Centre next week. Trent students, children under 12, and youth who wear their Trent Excalibur Summer Camp shirts can attend for free.
This year marks the third time Trent has hosted the event since the team’s inception into CUFLA in 2007. The Baggataway Cup was first hosted at Trent in 2012.
About Trent University
One of Canada's top universities, Trent University was founded on the ideal of interactive learning that's personal, purposeful and transformative. Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world. Here, undergraduate and graduate students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff and their peers through diverse communities that span residential colleges, classrooms, disciplines, hands-on research, co-curricular and community-based activities. Across all disciplines, Trent brings critical, integrative thinking to life every day. Today, Trent's unique approach to personal development through supportive, collaborative community engagement is in more demand than ever. Students lead the way by co-creating experiences rooted in dialogue, diverse perspectives and collaboration. In a learning environment that builds life-long passion for inclusion, leadership and social change, Trent's students, alumni, faculty and staff are engaged global citizens who are catalysts in developing sustainable solutions to complex issues. Trent's Peterborough campus boasts award-winning architecture in a breathtaking natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, while Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area, delivers a distinct mix of programming in the east GTA.
For more information contact:
Olivia Flynn, Communications & Media Relations Officer, Trent University, (705) 748-1011 x6180, oliviaflynn@trentu.ca