WINNERS Lacrosse

2014 WINNERS Lacrosse Spring Tailgate

By Lacrosse Playground | April 15, 2014 |
Brant Sports Group and WINNERS Lacrosse invite you to join us on Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 at The Fairgrounds from 5:30 – 8 pm for the 2014 WINNERS Lacrosse Spring Tailgate, prior to the Washington Nationals/Philadelphia Phillies game at Nationals Park. All proceeds will go to WINNERS Lacrosse. Read More...

US Lacrosse Among Founding Members of New Urban Lacrosse Alliance

By Lacrosse Playground | January 28, 2014 |
BALTIMORE, Jan. 28, 2014 – Consistent with its strategic goal to help foster increased diversity and inclusion efforts within the game, US Lacrosse has committed to being a charter member of the Urban Lacrosse Alliance (ULA), which pulls together like-minded organizations dedicated to expanding lacrosse opportunities for urban youth. US Lacrosse will partner with the ULA’s other member organizations to grow the game through shared strategies and the exchange of best practices. Read More...

Inner City Lacrosse Featured On NBC Nightly News (Video)

By Lacrosse Playground | December 1, 2012 |
Friday evening, NBC Nightly News featured a segment with Inner City Lacrosse, an organization that facilitates the growth of lacrosse in communities where options to play are almost nonexistent. Michael Gary, the Founder, has always viewed lacrosse as a stepping stone to get kids to not only grow on the field, but also in the classroom. With the help of Men's and Women's Lacrosse coaches from neighboring Trinity and Yale, Gary has been able to see his vision come into fruition. Read More...

WINNERS Lacrosse Tailgate Party

By Lacrosse Playground | May 8, 2012 |
WASHINGTON, DC - On May 17th, join other lacrosse fans and lacrosse alumni in the DC area at the WINNERS Lacrosse Spring Tailgate Party to benefit this fabulous local non-profit! WINNERS Lacrosse works to bring the sport of lacrosse to the inner-city youth of Washington, DC, through after school teams and camps. The Spring Tailgate Party will be a fun night with a BBQ Dinner, Beer, Wine, Live Music, and Tailgate Games! Read More...

Matt Breslin, Former Duke All American Goalie, Named New Executive Director of Winners Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | July 19, 2011 |
Washington, DC, July 19, 2011 - Matt Breslin, a three year starter, All American and captain of the 2001 Duke University men's lacrosse team, joined The Washington Inner City Lacrosse Foundation (WINNERS Lacrosse) as Executive Director in June 2011. Breslin, founder of Breakout Lacrosse, a DC based organization that runs lacrosse clinics, camps and teams for elementary to high school aged girls and boys, will be responsible for continuing WINNERS 11 year history of successfully using lacrosse to reach underserved elementary and middle school aged girls and boys. Read More...

Madlax Showcase Games to Benefit Winners Lacrosse at Catholic University

By Lacrosse Playground | November 19, 2010 |
On Friday, November 19th Madlax All-Stars (sophomores and juniors only) are in for a unique and exciting experience under the lights on the field turf at Catholic University; The 1st Annual Madlax Fall Showcase Games. This event is FREE for all players. The event will be a fundraiser for WINNERS LACROSSE, an inner-city lacrosse program for under-served children in DC. Keep Reading...

WINNERS Lacrosse/Georgetown University Fall Ball Tournament

By Lacrosse Playground | October 25, 2010 |
WINNERS Lacrosse, a 501-c3, dedicated to introducing the sport of lacrosse to inner-city youth throughout Washington, DC, is proud to announce the first annual WINNERS Lacrosse/Georgetown University Fall Ball Tournament. Proceeds from the event will go to support the efforts WINNERS Lacrosse makes to get as many individuals as possible in Washington, DC playing lacrosse in the hopes that they use the sport to achieve their extra-curricular and academic goals. Keep Reading...