The First Annual Drew Jenkins Award

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Welcome to the first annual Drew Jenkins Award post! We recognize players and game growers, who are spreading lacrosse around the world!

At ASPAC 2015 Hong Kong Achieved More than 4th Place

Hong Kong ASPAC

At ASPAC 2015, the men and women of the Hong Kong Lacrosse Association achieved more than just 4th place at the event!

Big Step Forward: Hong Kong Lacrosse Open 2015

Hong Kong Open Lacrosse

The Hong Kong Lacrosse Open 2015 was successfully held during this last Easter weekend, April 3rd through 5th, 2015! HKLA was very pleased that this year we had invited many teams to join us for this biggest lacrosse event in Hong Kong in three divisions, men’s elite, men’s and women’s.

Chinese Lacrosse Impact: An Unforgettable Experience

China - 2014 World Championships Opening Ceremony

As a Canadian citizen, participating in the tournament as a member of the Chinese national team meant more than representing where I was from, or where I had been born and lived my entire life. It was an opportunity to get in touch with my heritage, meet new people, travel and explore parts of Asia, learn about China and Chinese culture, and lastly, the chance to Grow The Game.

40 Must See Photos – Welcome to the World Games, Rookie

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First thing’s first, we want to extend a HUGE “Welcome to the World Lacrosse Championship” to all 9 teams that competed in this year’s event for the first time including; Uganda, Thailand, Israel, Colombia, Costa Rica, Russia, China, Belgium and Turkey. Check out the iconic images from the first day!

2014 FIL WLC: Nations That Impressed!

Uganda vs Ireland 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Championship

The 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Championship was the largest gathering of men’s national teams ever. 38 teams played in the 2014 FIL event and we got to see a glimpse of the future right now. I’m going to run down some of the nations, and regions, that really impressed this Summer!

Hong Kong Closes Out 2014 World Lacrosse Championship

Hong Kong Lacrosse Team Fans 2014 World Lacrosse Championship

As if the Hong Kong lacrosse team didn’t make enough AWESOME videos along the way, the HKLA produced one more video to close out their experience to the 2014 World Lacrosse Championships earlier this month in Denver, Colorado.

Latvia defeats Thailand 14-11 – Photo Blast

Latvia beats Thailand 14-11

In an intense, hard-fought match-up, the Latvia men’s national lacrosse team defeated Team Thailand 14-11 on Saturday, July 12 during group play.

All Smiles at the World Games in Denver

Costa Rica - 2014 World Championships Opening Ceremony

With the international lacrosse community on full display at the 2014 World Lacrosse Championships in Denver, Colorado, enthusiasts of the game unite.

Dutch National Team Looking to Make A Push in Denver

Netherlands lacrosse team Dutch National team

The Dutch have landed in Denver and have set their sights on their first opponent, China. Under the leadership of Neal Powless, Ryan Demorest, Bill Bjorness and Jared Fotis, the Orange are ready to make a push and improve on the 8th position achieved at the last World Championships.

World Lacrosse Championships: Training Week

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We are out in Denver, CO for the World Lacrosse Championships, and while we’re extremely busy getting Thailand ready for their first ever WLC appearance, we’re also all over the place, checking in with teams, watching practices, and scoping out all the fresh new gear.

Denver 2014 International Lacrosse Update #11

Team USA vs. MLL All-Stars 2014 MLL All-Star Game Photo Credit: Casey Kermes

We are inching ever closer to the FIL World Lacrosse Championships in Denver, and therefore it’s time for another Denver 2014 international lacrosse update! The games are only 11 days away! Rosters are being trimmed down to a final set of 23, numbers are being assigned, players are working harder than ever to prepare, and any fundraising effort that isn’t done already is nearing its final stages!