WLA 
WLA announces 2025 league sponsors
The Western Lacrosse Association (WLA) is pleased to announce that Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Group, JM Media, Xtreme Threads (Official Uniform Supplier of the WLA), Coolbet, and the Vancouver Warriors return as sponsors for the 2025 season. Sponsors will provide support to the League as a whole and its seven teams across Southwestern British Columbia.
“We are very grateful to have such well-known and highly regarded partners return to the WLA family for 2025,” stated Commissioner Paul Dal Monte. “Their partnership will help the WLA build a solid foundation for our long-term success and the growth of the game, and we thank them for their incredible support.”
About the Vancouver Warriors
The Vancouver Warriors are a professional box lacrosse team that plays in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). The NLL is North America’s premier professional indoor league, with 14 teams throughout Canada and the USA. The Vancouver Warriors are based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and play at Rogers Arena, home of the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL. The team officially relocated into the city after being sold in 2018 to Canucks Sports & Entertainment. Vancouverwarriors.com
About Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Group
Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Group is a locally owned and operated insurance brokerage. From a single office, established in 1973 in Maple Ridge, to over forty-five locations throughout British Columbia, Johnston Meier’s philosophy is based on the simple principle of putting customers first. They are now one of the largest insurance agencies in BC and still growing. Their insurance advisors have a reputation for providing comprehensive product knowledge and the best in customer service. Jmins.com
About JM MEDIA GROUP
JM Media delivers custom, integrated marketing and advertising solutions that save money and drive results. Advertising, sports marketing, and promotions are what they do. JM Media’s reputation is built on the ability to deliver leading-edge advertising and content across all major media platforms. Whether it is digital, television, radio, print, outdoor, or social media, JM Media partners with its clients to exceed their marketing goals and achieve their corporate objectives. www.jmmedia.ca
About Coolbet
Founded in Norway and headquartered in beautiful Tallinn, Estonia, Coolbet made its entry into the Canadian market in late 2019. Since that time, the brand has ingrained itself into the fiber of Canadian sports and has become a trusted leader for odds and transparency in the iGaming industry. Coolbet is dedicated to momentum and innovation, with a strong focus on product development and establishing new standards for responsible gaming.
About Xtreme Threads
X-treme Threads is a local, family owned and operated custom uniform and apparel company. Offering all types of custom sublimated uniforms/apparel along with screen printing, embroidery and promotional items. Established in 2008, in Port Coquitlam growing their business each year expanding their customer base to locations around the world. Taking pride in superior service and supplying top level products are two main key priorities for X-treme Threads. Supporting sporting events, clubs and leagues at every level is also a priority, for X-treme Threads sponsoring events locally, provincially, nationally and at the world championship level. Xtremethreads.ca
The season is scheduled to open Wednesday May 21st when the Maple Ridge Burrards visit the Langley Thunder followed by the Nanaimo Timbermen traveling to historic Queens Park Arena Thursday May 22nd to take on the New Westminster Salmonbellies. On Friday May 23rd the Coquitlam Adanacs are at Bill Copeland Arena to take on the Burnaby Lakers, while the Burrards travel to Victoria to take on the Shamrocks.
For the complete regular season schedule, visit WLALacrosse.com; the seven teams of the WLA will host their home openers as follows:
May 21: Langley Thunder vs. Maple Ridge Burrards at Langley Events Centre;
May 22: New Westminster Salmonbellies vs. Nanaimo Timbermen at Queens Park Arena;
May 23: Burnaby Lakers vs. Coquitlam Adanacs at Bill Copeland Arena;
May 23: Victoria Shamrocks vs. Maple Ridge Burrards at The Q Centre;
May 24: Coquitlam Adanacs vs. Victoria Shamrocks at Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex;
May 25: Maple Ridge Burrards vs. New Westminster Salmonbellies at Cam Neely Arena;
May 31: Nanaimo Timbermen vs. Victoria Shamrocks at Frank Crane Arena
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