Lacrosse the Pond, A Student Testimonial by David Wiese

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My Lacrosse the Pond Experience began during my last semester of college. Personally, while finishing up my senior year, I really had no clue what I really wanted to do following graduation. My lacrosse coach forwarded an email to the team’s seniors about a new program called Lacrosse the Pond that gave recent college graduates the opportunity to continue education abroad while continuing to play lacrosse. Read More…

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Highlights from the Champion Challenge, Loyola Men’s Lacrosse vs. Team USA

May 26, 2012; Boston, MA, USA; Loyola Maryland Greyhounds midfielder Davis Butts (7) celebrates a goal with his teammates during the first half of the NCAA Division I semifinals against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports


The Loyola University Maryland men’s lacrosse team put up a good fight against the US National Team Sunday afternoon, but the Greyhounds came up short in a 17-13 contest with the reigning FIL World Championships at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney. Read More…

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England Men’s Lacrosse: Road to Denver Part 1

England Men's Lacrosse: Road to Denver Part 1


Join the England Men’s Lacrosse Team as they begin the first stage of preparation for the FIL World Games in Denver 2014. This first instalment covers the Northern and Southern Open Trials as players compete to be selected for the team. We also introduce some of the key players within the Team England set up and follow them as they prepare for the campaign, learning the challenges of balancing being international sportsmen whilst also holding down full time jobs. Read More…

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2013 Champion Challenge TV Schedule

TV Schedule for 2013 Champion Challenge


Champion Challenge, annually presented by US Lacrosse, is back for an eighth consecutive year at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Set for Jan. 25-27, 2013, the event will once again feature the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams taking on the nation’s best collegiate competition. Read More…

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Team Roma Leones To Host International Tournament In Italy

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The tournament takes place over two days (23rd – 24th March 2012). The 1st day, teams will play a round robin tournament. The 2nd day, the best of each group (male and female) will compete in the final games. At the end there will be the closing ceremony. Read More…

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University of Manchester Lacrosse Documentary – Episode 1

University of Manchester Lacrosse Documentary - Episode 1


The first in a series of short documentaries following the University of Manchester Lacrosse team throughout its 2012/2013 season. The series looks to shine a light on the rapidly growing world of British University lacrosse by joining one of the most established teams in the country. Read More…

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Israel Lacrosse Announces Tryout Dates for 2014 Men’s National Team

ISRAEL LACROSSE ANNOUNCES TRYOUT DATES FOR 2014 MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM


TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — The Israel Lacrosse Association has announced tryout dates for the Israel National Lacrosse Team which will compete in the 2014 FIL Men’s World Championship, held in Denver, Colo., at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park from July 10 to 19, 2014. Read More…

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One World Lacrosse Clinics in South Africa – In a Volunteer’s Own Words

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I had the privilege to spend five months in Cape Town, South Africa. While I was there I did volunteer work at a school, Kannemeyer Primary, with kids from Kindergarten to grade 7. I was one of their Physical Training (PT) coaches, and I ran the gym class. We played lots of games every week, soccer being the one we played most. The kids in South Africa love soccer. Read More…

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Reebok To Sponsor Turkey Lacrosse



(January 08, 2013) – Free gear! It’s a phrase that every lacrosse player loves hearing and one that Reebok is helping the folks at Turkey Lacrosse say. Reebok recently agreed to help sponsor Turkey Lacrosse by donating 150 heads as they host the 2013 Turkey Lacrosse Open during September of this year in the southern coastal city of Alanya. In the past few years, Reebok has proven to be successful at locating less well-known sports and helping them reach national prestige, as evidenced by their endorsement of CrossFit, which has evolved from a relatively unheard of sport to a nation-wide phenomenon known as “the Sport of Fitness”. Read More…

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Encore Brand Presents We Ball Berlin

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On June 8th, 2012, The Crease Monkeys attended the Berlin Lacrosse Open with a star-studded squad and a mission to help expand the sport of lacrosse internationally. The Crease Monkeys teamed up with Encore Brand to fundraise for the U19 German National team and to showcase the best talent the sport has to offer to the German people. Read More…

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