Lacrosse evolution

By Bescos
  • 1550

    Origins (Native American Tribes) ("Baggataway")

  • New name "LACROSSE"

  • First (documented) encounter with Europeans who wanted to "play"

  • Foundation of the new modern lacrosse rules

  • First lacrosse game with the new modern rules (Montreal)

  • Creation of the Canadian lacrosse association

  • First international game (first between teams from Canada and EEUU)

  • Lacrosse's first time at the Olympic Games (Saint Louis)

  • Lacrosse at the Olimpics Again (London)

  • First Lacrosse WORLD championship

  • Foundation of the FIL (International Lacroose Federation)

  • Recognizement as a World Sport by the IOC

  • Lacrosse at the World Games

  • Withdrawal of Gary Gait

  • First women's tournament at the world games

  • Announcement of lacrosse in the Olympic games of 2028