History of Lacrosse

First Documents of Lacrosse

Apr 1, 1636

Jesuit Missionary Jean de Brebeuf documents the game of lacrosse (baggataway) at Georgian Bay, Ontario

Natives vs Non-Natives

Apr 14, 1843

First lacrosse game between Indians and non-Indian teams

Canada makes Lacrosse their national sport

May 15, 1859

Parliament proclaimed lacrosse as the national game of the Dominion of Canada

College Lacosse

Jul 19, 1882

Seven colleges formed the first Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association. in the United States

Olympic Demo

Aug 24, 1932

Lacrosse was a demonstration sport at the Olympics

First World Cup

Apr 14, 1967

World Cup Highlights 2014First International Lacrosse Foundation (ILF) sanctioned World Cup held in Toronto

Professional Lacrosse

Jul 19, 1968

Professional lacrosse league formed with 8 teams

First Juniors Cup

Aug 26, 1988

First International Junior Men's World Cup held in Adelaide, Australia

Canada's Summer Sport

May 15, 1994

Parliaments proclaims Lacrosse Canada's National Summer Sport

World Cup in USA

Jul 10, 2014

FIL World Cup held in Denver, CO