Lacrosse National and Local Provision Handbook
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Contents Page 1) Introduction - history of the game. 2) Grass Roots programmes. 3) Sponsorships and funding. 4) Provision for pathways. 5) Male Lacrosse. 6) Mixed Lacrosse. 7) Additional Agencies. 8) Lacrosse for the disabled. 9) Evaluation 10) Bibliography Lacrosse National and Local Provision Handbook Lacrosse is the oldest team sport played today in England. It was originally played by Native Americans where it was more than a sport: it was played to resolve conflicts, heal the sick, develop strength and fitness of tribesman and to give thanks to the 'creator.' * The game was introduced to the U.K. in 1867. * Clubs soon started to form and the North of England Lacrosse Association was formed in 1879. * The English Lacrosse Union was formed in 1892 as the National Governing Body for men's lacrosse. The Governing body for women's lacrosse, The All England Lacrosse Association was founded in 1912. * In 1996 Sport England helped to incorporate the two associations together to form the...

