Lacrosse evolution By Bescos 1550 Origins (Native American Tribes) ("Baggataway") 1636 New name "LACROSSE" 1636 First (documented) encounter with Europeans who wanted to "play" 1856 Foundation of the new modern lacrosse rules 1856 First lacrosse game with the new modern rules (Montreal) 1867 Creation of the Canadian lacrosse association 1876 First international game (first between teams from Canada and EEUU) 1904 Lacrosse's first time at the Olympic Games (Saint Louis) 1908 Lacrosse at the Olimpics Again (London) 1930 First Lacrosse WORLD championship 1974 Foundation of the FIL (International Lacroose Federation) 1998 Recognizement as a World Sport by the IOC 2000 Lacrosse at the World Games 2005 Withdrawal of Gary Gait 2014 First women's tournament at the world games 2024 Announcement of lacrosse in the Olympic games of 2028