Lacrosse

What is it?
Lacrosse is a field game, which is played in teams. It is played with a ball and a net, which is attached to a stick. The aim of the game is to score points, by shooting the ball into the goal, from the net.

Safety Message
Participants should receive appropriate training in the safe use of equipment, and should wear the correct clothing and footwear

Ideas/Aims
Have a sound knowledge of the laws of the game. Attain a reasonable standard in the basic skills of lacrosse, in order to participate and compete in a serious game. Be able to keep score of the game. Show knowledge of the care and maintenance of equipment. Compete in matches. Show skills and an improvement in your standard of play. Develop an appreciation of tactics and positioning play. Be selected and play in a team, which has proper fixtures.

Review/Assessment
Participants should demonstrate their knowledge of the rules of the game, and should discuss with the assessor any fixtures, which they have played in, and the results of them. The participant should show that he/she knows how to care for the equipment necessary to play the game.

Governing Body/Organisation
English Lacrosse Association, 4 Western Court, Bromley Street, Birmingham, B9 4AN
Tel: 0121 773 4422, Fax: 0121 753 0042
web site: www.englishlacrosse.co.uk