US Lacrosse

We are hard at work making technology upgrades to enhance the online experience for our members. In order to facilitate these improvements, there will be limited access to our online platforms beginning Sunday, June 28.

The US Lacrosse Sports Science & Safety Committee disagrees with the NFHS classification of boys’ lacrosse as a higher risk for disease transmission. The committee has shared its belief that both boys’ and girls’ lacrosse are more appropriately placed in the moderate risk category.

US Lacrosse stands together in solidarity with those members of our community who routinely feel the weight of oppression, systemic racism, hate and a failing system of justice. We will continue to work to make the lacrosse community an agent of change for all who play and support the Creator’s game.

US Lacrosse is actively monitoring the latest updates to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation to best assist the lacrosse community. We encourage individuals to contact their local healthcare providers and public health authorities if they have questions or concerns regarding individual medical advice. Given the fluid nature of this situation, US Lacrosse will continue to monitor information from the CDC, and state and local public health authorities, and will share any updates that relate directly to the lacrosse community.

Choosing a doctor shouldn’t be scary. Remember, you are in control of your choices when it comes to the doctors you see and the treatment you decide to receive. Don’t take a chance with your lacrosse injury. 

WJZ TV, the CBS affiliate in Baltimore, recently aired a story on the importance of automated external defibrillators at lacrosse and other sporting events, and highlighted the efforts of ‘A Player’s Pulse’ to increase access to AED availability at lacrosse games. 

US Lacrosse strongly condemns the hurtful and unacceptable comments made by an announcer at the Philadelphia Wings game last night, as well as the inappropriate fan behavior that followed. Our sport traces its roots to the Native American community, and that legacy should be embraced and celebrated by everyone in our sport.

Leaders of nine national lacrosse organizations met last week to share organizational priorities, strengthen relationships and expand collaboration on common objectives. The gathering was the first of what will be semi-annual meetings of the sport’s most influential stakeholders.

On September 28, 2018, more than 125 former players and their guests filled the promenade, lobby and National Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum gallery at the US Lacrosse National Headquarters to celebrate the 2018 Teams of Distinction.

The Champions Circle Fundraiser to surround the U.S. Women's National Lacrosse Team with the support they need was a smashing success, raising nearly $30,000.  Hosted by US Lacrosse Foundation Board members Serena Black Martin and Whitney Nye on October 5, 2018, 40 Team USA players, coaches and staff members joined 125 guests at the home of Alex and Serena Black Martin in Stevenson, Md., to raise funds for the incredible role models who serve on Team USA and will compete in the 2021 FIL Women's World Lacrosse Championships in Towson, Md.