| Everyone has watched it, been amazed by it and | | | | wear protective eye gear whereas gentlemen |
| thought it looked like fun. Lacrosse is a team | | | | athletes are required to wear protective |
| sport that requires a fast pace and quick | | | | headgear, shoulder equipment and protective hand |
| judgment. Each team consists of 10-12 players | | | | wear. |
| (10 men or 12 women) whom use netted sticks | | | | The sport of Lacrosse was originally invented by |
| in order to control a rubber ball. The object of | | | | North Americans. Originally designed as a very |
| Lacrosse is to score by guiding the rubber ball into | | | | intense, physical sport, players used their netted |
| the opposing team's goal. | | | | sticks to make contact with their opponents and |
| Lacrosse is extremely popular in North America | | | | then clearing the way for them to score a goal. In |
| where it is the oldest known sport and still | | | | their earliest days, Lacrosse games often lasted |
| remains one of the fastest growing. Everyone | | | | for several days. Because the sport was so |
| from children to high school, college and | | | | physical and encouraged contact between players, |
| professional Lacrosse athletes are at continuous | | | | some competitors were seriously injured during |
| play. Lacrosse is widely adored throughout the | | | | the early years. However, contact is no longer |
| United States and it's Northeastern region, but is | | | | permitted in Lacrosse as we know it today. The |
| perhaps most highly honored as Canada's national | | | | object of the game is to direct and guide the |
| summer sport. Fans in the Western United States | | | | rubber ball to victory without harming, or inflicting |
| need not worry, however, as the sport is steadily | | | | pain upon, any players on the opposing team. |
| moving toward increased popularity in Colorado, | | | | Individuals who would like to learn more about |
| California and Oregon. Even the sunshine state in | | | | Lacrosse, are interested in participating or simply |
| the Southeastern United States is catching on, | | | | wants to stay abreast of the latest news, |
| along with other southern states such as | | | | happenings and live events may visit lacrosse.org. |
| Tennessee and Texas. | | | | In addition, website visitors may be able to read |
| Lacrosse is played on a competition field made of | | | | additional historic facts, player profiles and |
| grass or artificial turf. Both men's and women's | | | | information on contacting the organization. Color |
| Lacrosse competitions are much the same with | | | | photos, news releases and other related stories |
| the main difference being the required protective | | | | are posted regularly. |
| gear. Women competitors are only required to | | | | |