Ottawa Black Bears Free Agent Camp

The Ottawa Black Bears are hosting a Free Agent Camp in the nation’s capital, inviting anyone who meets the eligibility criteria to try out for the team. Upon conclusion of Free Agent Camp, at least one individual will be invited to the Ottawa Black Bears main training camp which will run November 1-2, 2024.

Where?

Bell Sensplex Fieldhouse – 1565 Maple Grove Road, Stittsville, ON., K2V 1A3

When?

Saturday, October 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

AND

Sunday, October 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to participate, players MUST:

• Be 21 years of age or older
• Have gone undrafted in their first year of draft eligibility
• Not be enrolled in a NCAA or NJCAA program for the 2024-25 academic year
• Not be under contract with a National Lacrosse League Club
• For more information on draft eligibility, visit https://www.nll.com/combine/draft-eligibility/

Equipment

All players must provide their own equipment which must include the following:

• A helmet/facemask
• Shoulder pads
• Rib pads
• Gloves
• Shorts
• Athletic shoes/socks
• A lacrosse stick (plastic head with a 40” – 46” alloy handle)

Cleats are NOT permitted on the turf.

Registration is $150, which will include fitness testing, two field sessions, and a camp jersey.

Nearby hotels

• Brookstreet Hotel – Official hotel partner of the Ottawa Black Bears
  • 525 Legget Drive, Kanata, Ontario
• Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham
  • 340 Huntmar Drive, Kanata, Ontario
• Wingate by Wyndham
  • 8600 Campeau Drive, Kanata, Ontario

Register here!

All eligible participants will receive an email with registration payment information before September 20, 2024.