OUR HISTORY
LPAA was founded in 1946 by Lawrence Park fathers returning from the war, pulling together ice time and hockey games. The intention was to develop hockey and skating skills of local boys and girls. The concept today is much as it was then and is still staffed primarily by local volunteers.
 Baseball evolved in the early 1950's as another LPAA sport. Over the years, LPAA has developed into a full range of activities which now also include Family Fun Day, soccer, and swimming. Currently the LPAA caters to thousands of players, hundreds of teams and dozens of volunteers. Although the numbers and the programs have grown the community spirit of the LPAA remains the same.

OUR MISSION
The focal point of LPAA activities is fun, camaraderie, teamwork, and skills-development, with competition being of lesser importance (except for the finals). Although our participants are often quite competitive, the emphasis is always fun. Activities are made available firstly to residents of the area known as Lawrence Park. 
Lawrence Park is loosely defined as north and south of Lawrence Avenue, east of Yonge Street, and west of Bayview Avenue area. When there are positions open in the various LPAA activities, these positions are made available to residents of adjacent neighborhoods. Staff primarily consists of mainly parent and sometimes teenager volunteers from the neighborhood.

FAIR PLAY CODE OF CONDUCT (pdf)

Fair Play for Players
1. I will participate because I want to, not just because my parents or coaches want me to.
2. I will play by the rules, and in the spirit of the game.
3. I will respect my opponents.
4. I will do my best to be a true team player.
5. I will remember that having fun, improving skills, making new friends and doing my best are more important than winning.
6. I will acknowledge all good plays/performances – those of my team and of my opponents.
7. I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions and show them respect.

Fair Play for Coaches
1. I will teach my players to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials and their opponents.
2. I will ensure that all players get equal instruction support and playing time.
3. I will not ridicule or yell at my players for making mistakes or for performing poorly.
4. I will remember that children play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves.
5. I will remember that children need a coach they can respect. I will be generous with praise and set a good example.
6. I will make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the players’ ages and abilities.

Fair Play for Parents
1. I will not fore my child to participate in sports.
2. I will remember that my child plays sports for his or her enjoyment, not for mine.
3. I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
4. I will teach my child that doing ones’ best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game/event.
5. I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard.
6. I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good plays/performance by both my child’s team and their opponent.
7. I will never question the officials’ judgment or honesty in public.
8. I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteers (coaches and conveners) who give their time to provide sport activities for my child.