Diversity

US Lacrosse has produced a series of short videos that are designed to assist Urban Lacrosse Alliance program leaders in various aspects of administering a program.

The Sankofa Clinic Series is fast becoming one of US Lacrosse's most popular offerings in cities of need.

Diversity scholarships are intended to provide funds to deserving lacrosse leaders who require financial assistance in order to pursue professional development opportunities in coaching. Eligible coaches include those who provide lacrosse programming for underserved or underrepresented youth. 

Roc E6, a member of the US Lacrosse Urban Lacrosse Alliance (ULA) based in the Rochester, N.Y. area, had the opportunity to participate in the Shootout for Soldiers event at Canadaigua Academy in late July.

This video highlights the work US Lacrosse has done to help support efforts in Puerto Rico, specifically following the devastation brought by Hurricane Maria in 2017.

The Urban Lacrosse Alliance conference is a US Lacrosse sponsored gathering of program leaders and coaches from coast-to-coast who are passionate about urban lacrosse. 

The roots of lacrosse will be honored on Saturday, August 10 as the Chesapeake Bayhawks highlight the history of the game during that evening’s Major League Lacrosse match-up against the Denver Outlaws.

In its continued efforts to grow the game, US Lacrosse is now accepting applications for its National Diversity Grant Program, which provides resources to local groups and organizations to support lacrosse opportunities among non-traditional participants. Applications will be accepted through September 15, 2019.

Materials include general and detailed information in Spanish about both men’s and women’s lacrosse, including a Spanish-language infographic and Spanish-language version of the US Lacrosse membership form.

The National Lacrosse League has announced expansion of its diversity and inclusion programming to strengthen its focus on cultural competency, and honoring indigenous people and their impact on the sport. As part of the effort, league players and staff will take the US Lacrosse online cultural competency course.