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What is Lacrosse?

With a history that spans centuries, lacrosse is the oldest sport in North America. Rooted in Native American religion, lacrosse was often played to resolve conflicts, heal the sick, and develop strong, virile men. To Native Americans, lacrosse is still referred to as "The Creator's Game."

Ironically, lacrosse also served as a preparation for war. Legend tells of as many as 1,000 players per side, from the same or different tribes, who took turns engaging in a violent contest. Contestants played on a field from one to 15 miles in length, and games sometimes lasted for days. Some tribes used a single pole, tree or rock for a goal, while other tribes had two goalposts through which…

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  ‘I’m in pain wherever I am’: the troubling rise of concussion in girls’ lacrosse

Unlike their male counterparts, female players are rarely protected by headgear. Now many within the sports are pressing for a change in the rules.

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Are high school girls’ lacrosse players at increased risk of concussion because they are not allowed to wear the same helmet boys’ lacrosse players are required to wear?

Boys’ lacrosse (LAX), a full contact sport allowing body and stick checking, mandates hard shell helmets with full face masks. Girls’ LAX, which prohibits body checking and whose sphere rule is supposed to prevent stick checking to the head, allows optional flexible headgear with/without integrated eye protection. Whether the required boys’ LAX helmets should also be mandated in girls’ LAX has been debated.

Following son's death on lacrosse field, Long Island family has made sure AEDs are in schools and on sidelines

These days, the Acomporas travel the country with Parent Heart Watch and the Louis Acompora Foundation. Their goal to get defibrillators in every school across America. Doctors say a heart concussion, which happens to at least 10 young athletes a year, is what happened to Louis. Commotio cordis -- commotion of the heart -- caused by a chest blow can be saved with an AED.

Lacrosse Has Highest Death Rate From Ill-Timed Blows To Chest

Sudden deaths due to ill-timed blows to the chest called commotio cordis are more common in the nation's fastest growing sport, lacrosse, than in any other sport...

Lacrosse is Coming to a Field Near You, But what is It?

This extremely fast-growing sport deserves a deep dive into the history and evolution to define what lacrosse is, as it has the potential to be a great investment for athletic facility owners and tournament planners.

Lacrosse Season? Get Familiar with the Risks of a Concussion Playing Lacrosse

Female and male lacrosse players face different risks, but concussions and head injuries are common for both. Get familiar with the risks and symptoms of lacrosse-related concussions.

Lacrosse training: What is it and what skills do you need?

Lacrosse is a strenuous team sport that requires stamina, strength and agility.

Quick Guide to Lacrosse Slang Terms

Perhaps the older generation isn’t aware of the slang term – a lax rat – one whose life is consumed by lacrosse. So naturally, I am the lax goalie rat.

What Is Lacrosse? (A Beginner’s Guide)

For starters, it’s much more than a couple players whacking each other with their sticks. It’s an entertaining sport of finesse, athleticism, skill, and fun that dates back all the way back to its Native American origins.

What Is Lacrosse? The Origins and History of the Sport

Lacrosse is also compared to Quidditch — the fictional game played by Harry Potter. The resemblance is definitely there; there are sticks, and some type of ball, and goals. However, if you call a Quidditch player a lacrosse player, do not be surprised when you get throat-punched by a superfan.

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7 Things You Never Knew About Lacrosse

Lacrosse has often been called “the fastest game on two feet” because of how quickly the ball can be moved across the field. The game is so fast that sometimes you may not even see where the ball is until somebody scored a goal.

Lacrosse the Nations

Our mission is to improve the lives of children across the world. Lacrosse is our tool. Our programs use the lacrosse field as a platform to teach students valuable life skills and improve education, while ultimately bringing joy to their lives.

Lacrosse Bucket

Where it's always Lacrosse season.

The Growth Blog

Chronicling the growth of the sport of Lacrosse.

Adrenaline Lacrosse

Today, Adrenaline is a top national events and performance apparel provider for the lacrosse athlete. Our company is fueled by Adrenaline – the powerful hormone our body releases when a challenge arises. We are driven by its miraculous potency and our athletes are empowered to transcend limits. We are #AllFight:NoFlight.

College Crosse

Lacrosse news, analysis, & commentary.

Inside Lacrosse

Inside Lacrosse has set a high standard for the promotion of lacrosse events.

Lacrosse Monkey

Here at LacrosseMonkey.com, we're known for our unrivaled customer service. We're friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient.

Lacrosse Unlimited

Lacrosse Unlimited is committed to becoming the largest most recognized name in the sport of lacrosse worldwide through unparalleled customer service.

National Lacrosse League

Founded in 1986, the NLL ranks third in average attendance for pro indoor sports worldwide, behind only the NHL and NBA.

USA Lacrosse

We envision a future that offers everyone a lifelong opportunity to enjoy the sport of lacrosse.

USA Lacrosse Magazine

USA Lacrosse Magazine is the flagship publication of @USA_Lacrosse. .

World Lacrosse

World Lacrosse is the IOC-recognized international governing body for lacrosse, responsible for providing effective leadership and governance of the sport internationally while supporting the continued growth of lacrosse worldwide.