Lacrosse National and Local Provision Handbook

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  1. Introduction – history of the game.
  2. Grass Roots programmes.
  3. Sponsorships and funding.
  4. Provision for pathways.
  5. Male Lacrosse.
  6. Mixed Lacrosse.
  7. Additional Agencies.
  8. Lacrosse for the disabled.
  9. Evaluation

10)   Bibliography

Lacrosse National and Local Provision Handbook

Lacrosse is the oldest team sport played today in England. It was originally played by Native Americans where it was more than a sport: it was played to resolve conflicts, heal the sick, develop strength and fitness of tribesman and to give thanks to the ‘creator.’

  • The game was introduced to the U.K. in 1867.
  • Clubs soon started to form and the North of England Lacrosse Association was formed in 1879.
  • The English Lacrosse Union was formed in 1892 as the National Governing Body for men’s lacrosse. The Governing body for women’s lacrosse, The All England Lacrosse Association was founded in 1912.
  • In 1996 Sport England helped to incorporate the two associations together to form the English Lacrosse Association. (ELA)

Grass Roots

Junior Lacrosse

 

The ELA is trying to introduce lacrosse to a younger audience so they have introduced a mini form of the game called Pop Lacrosse. It’s ideally suited for primary school children because the equipment is safe and adaptable. It helps children gain hand –eye- coordination and other game playing skills.

LAX

Lax is the game which follows on from the primary school game of Pop Lacrosse. Lax combines speed, skill and athleticism. Lax is played mainly at secondary schools but also at local clubs. More advanced lax players use proper lacrosse sticks to help them slowly progress into men’s and women’s lacrosse games. Lax is active and safe for all participants and all players involvement is high.

Every year the ELA organise competitions for Lax at local, regional and national levels, with a school tournament every year.

Junior Field Lacrosse 

Field lacrosse is played at many girls’ schools and participation for club based girls lacrosse has increased greatly in recent years. Junior boys lacrosse is mainly club based as there aren’t any schools that play lacrosse for boys at junior standard.

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Summer Camps

Lots of camps have been set up to try and aid young players and help them develop their game. The camps are run every summer in a number of places across the U.K. anybody can attend them no matter what their ability level is. The camps are run by ex-England players and coaches. Many of the current England players attend the camp on the last day to give out medals and certificates.                                

                                        

                        

Award Systems

The Lacrosse All Star award scheme was devised by the British Lacrosse Coaching Foundation, ...

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