Larcrosse 101
Your guide to the fastest game on two feet
Lacrosse is a fast-paced, high-scoring sport that combines elements of basketball, soccer, and hockey. It's played on a field with a net at each end, similar to soccer. Lacrosse is played with a stick, called the crosse, which is used to scoop, throw, catch, and shoot the ball.
Origins of the Creator’s game
As an integral part of Native American culture, lacrosse is America’s oldest team sport. Commonly called The Creator’s Game, lacrosse was played for both ritual and recreation, and was often used to settle disputes. Today, lacrosse is the fastest growing team sport in the United States.
Reasons to play lacrosse
Have fun
Build skills
Make friends
Learn teamwork
5 fun lacrosse facts
- The lacrosse stick is called a "crosse."
- Balls are hard rubber and weigh about 5 ounces.
- Lacrosse was an Olympic sport in 1904 and 1908.
- Games are played in four quarters of 12 minutes each.
- A full sized lacrosse field is 110 yards long, 60 yards wide.
Dive into lacrosse
Learn about the basic rules, equipment, and strategies that make this sport so unique. Our comprehensive guides cover everything you need to know about our programs.