2016 FIL Guide to International Lacrosse

JANUARY 2016

Canada won its fourth straight gold in a hard fought 12-8 victory over a talented Iroquois team at the 2015 FIL WILC in the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y., on 27 September 2015

Guide to International Lacrosse

Canada upsets the USA 9-8 and wins the gold at the 2015 FIL U19 Women’s World Championship in Edinburgh, Scotland on 1 August 2015

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE

2015 FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship 18-27 SEPTEMBER 2015 • ONONDAGA NATION, SYRACUSE, N.Y., USA

Larry Palumbo/Coyote Magic

• First lacrosse world championship to be played on land indigenous to the game’s creators • Five countries made first-time world indoors appearances: Israel, Turkey, Germany, Serbia and Switzerland • Canada won its 4th straight gold medal 12-8 over the host Iroquois Nationals who finished with their 4th straight silver • The USA earned their 4th straight bronze medal with a 15-4 victory over newcomer Israel • Final order: 1. Canada (Gold), 2. Iroquois (Silver), 3. United States (Bronze), 4. Israel, 5. England, 6. Ireland,

7. Czech Republic, 8. Australia, 9. Finland, 10. Turkey, 11. Germany, 12. Serbia, 13. Switzerland

AUSTRALIA

IROQUOIS

CANADA

CZECH REPUBLIC

ISRAEL

SERBIA

ENGLAND

FINLAND

SWITZERLAND

GERMANY

TURKEY

IRELAND

UNITED STATES

Scott McCall

Larry Palumbo/Coyote Magic

David May/DEphoto

Federation of International Lacrosse FIL OVERVIEW The Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) was established in August of 2008 in a merger of the International Federation of Women’s Lacrosse Associations (IFWLA) and the men's International Lacrosse Federation (ILF).

FIL is responsible for the Men’s World Championship, World Indoor Championship, Women’s World Cup and both Men’s and Women’s U-19 World Championships. These events are held every four years.

Other key areas of responsibility of the Federation are the establishment of international rules of play and the promotion and development of all forms of lacrosse internationally.

FIL has 54 member nations and is a member of SportAccord, the International World Games Association (IWGA) and is World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) compliant.

The next General Assembly of FIL will be held just prior to the 2016 FIL U19 Men’s World Championship in Coquitlam, BC, Canada on 4-5 July 2016,

MISSION STATEMENT Federation of International Lacrosse is responsible for the governance and integrity of all forms of lacrosse and provides responsive and effective leadership to support the sport’s development throughout the world.

VISION STATEMENT Lacrosse is recognized and played by all countries worldwide, and becomes an Olympic sport again.

2015 Board of Directors Stan Cockerton PRESIDENT

Steve Stenersen VICE PRESIDENT

Tom Hayes

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Ron Balls

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Shelley Maher

DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S LACROSSE

Terry Harding DIRECTOR OF MEN’S LACROSSE

Staff Tim Morgan

COMMUNICATIONS

Joe Gold

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Cover Photos: Larry Palumbo/Coyote Magic Action Images (2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship); David May/DEphoto (2015 U19 Women’s Lacrosse World Championship)

Iroquois Nationals 1988

Canada 1974

Czech Republic 1992 Denmark 2003 Netherlands 2001

Bermuda 2006

Norway Sweden Finland Estonia Latvia 2008 1994 2002 2013 2004

Russia 2011

China 2012

Scotland 1972 England 1972 Ireland 2002

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Wales 1972 Belgium 2010

United States of America 1972

France 2008 Portugal 2009 Spain 2004

Korea 2000

NATIONS

Japan 1990

AS OF JANUARY 2016

Taiwan 2014 Hong Kong 2002

Switzerland 2008

Mexico 2009

Germany 1994 Austria 2005

Guatemala 2010

Italy 2004 Slovenia 2005

Jamaica 2013

Turkey 2010

Philippines 2014

Israel 2011

Malaysia 2014

Croatia 2016 Poland 2008

Costa Rica 2008

Singapore 2013

Hungary 2010

Colombia 2013

Serbia 2010 Bulgaria 2008

Peru 2012

Australia 1972

Slovakia 2004

Argentina 2002

Thailand 2010

Uganda 2011

Kenya 2016

New Zealand 2002

Member Growth 1972—2016

54 45

Member Nation Registrations

50

200%

40

30

GROWTH FROM 2002-2016

18

20

10

28

5

6

6

1972

1977

1982

7

1987

9

1992

13

1997

2002

2007

2012

2016

Larry Palumbo/Coyote Magic

Scott McCall

INDOOR LACROSSE

David May / DEphoto

MEN'S FIELD LACROSSE

WOMEN'S FIELD LACROSSE

Indoor (box) lacrosse is played on a standard

Men’s field lacrosse is played outdoors on

Unlike men’s field or indoor lacrosse,

sized arena floor and features six players

a 110m x 60m field. Teams consist of 10

women’s field lacrosse is a non-contact

(goaltender and five runners) competing in

players of a team roster of 23 players. The

sport. In 2012, common markings for both

play at any time. Team roster sizes are 23

team on the field consists of goaltender,

women’s and men’s field were established

players (18 dressed). The strategy of indoor

three attack, three midfielders and three

on a 110m x 60m field. Teams are comprised

lacrosse is similar to that of basketball,

defense. Men’s field is very similar to box

of 18 players (12 on the field – generally four

with all five runners involved in the offense

in the fundamental skills of passing and

attack, four midfielders, three defense and a

and the defense. Adding to the appeal are

catching and the physical nature of the

goalkeeper). The rules do not permit body

the speed and excitement created by a

play. The games differ in style of play

contact, but controlled stick contact called

30-second shot clock. The combination of

and strategy. There is no controlling shot

checking is allowed. The game is skillful and

action and reaction makes box lacrosse as

clock in men’s field and the game is more

features athleticism, strategy, speed, agility

much fun to play as it is to watch. Indoor

strategic, relying more on possession and

and excitement. The International Federation

lacrosse is currently played by FIL members

control of the ball. Every four years the

of Women’s Lacrosse Associations (IFWLA)

Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic,

Federation of International Lacrosse holds

was formed in 1972 to promote and develop

England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland,

World Championships at the Junior (U-19)

the game of women’s lacrosse throughout

Iroquois, Israel, Latvia, Norway, Scotland,

and Senior levels. Traditionally, Australia,

the world. Inaugural members were Australia,

Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey

Canada, England and the United States have

England, Scotland, Wales and the United

and the United States. The inaugural FIL

battled for supremacy, but recent years have

States. The IFWLA World Cup started in 1982

World Indoor Lacrosse Championship was

seen the emergence of high-quality teams

as an international lacrosse tournament and

hosted in Ontario, Canada in 2003. There

from Asia and Europe. There also has been

is held every four years. The first IFWLA U-19

are currently over 100,000 indoor players

an expansion of the game in Europe, Central

World Championship was held in the USA in

in the world. Both males and females play

America and Africa. The next FIL U-19 Men’s

1995. The next FIL Women’s World Cup will

this version of lacrosse and the ages of

World Championship will be held 7-16 July

take place in Guildford, England, 13-22 July

competition range from 6-65 years. The next

2016 in Coquitlam, BC, Canada, and the FIL

2017, with the next FIL U19 Women’s World

FIL World Indoor Championship will be held

Men’s World Championship in Manchester,

Championship taking place in July 2019 at a

19-28 September 2019 in Langley, BC,

England, 12-21 July 2018.

venue to be determined.

Lacrosse Development The world of international lacrosse has entered a new era of growth unmatched in previous decades. The FIL website (filacrosse.com) has brought lacrosse to countries that were once rarely considered candidates for the sport.

The leadership of the federation has placed development as the top priority, and the results are evident with lacrosse-playing nations at their highest number ever. Each year new nations are on the threshold of becoming a part of the international lacrosse community.

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International Lacrosse Events History YEAR

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT

LOCATION

CHAMPION

RUNNER UP

SCORE

1967

Men's World Championship

Toronto, Canada

USA

Australia

25-111

1974

Men's World Championship

Melbourne, Australia

USA

3-Way Tie

20-142

1978

ILF Men's World Championship

Manchester, England

Canada

USA

17-16 OT

1980

World Indoor Lacrosse Championship

BC, Canada

Canada West

Iroquois

16-113

1982

ILF Men's World Championship

Baltimore, Md., USA

USA

Australia

22-14

1982

IFWLA Women's World Cup

Nottingham, England

USA

Australia

10-7 ET4

1986

ILF Men's World Championship

Toronto, Canada

USA

Canada

18-9

1986

IFWLA Women's World Cup

Philadelphia, Pa. USA

Australia

USA

10-7

1988

ILF U19 Men's World Championship

Adelaide, Australia

USA

Canada

12-5

1989

IFWLA Women's World Cup

Perth, Australia

USA

England

6-5 SV OT5

1990

ILF Men's World Championship

Perth, Australia

USA

Canada

19-15

1992

ILF U19 Men's World Championship

Long Island, N.Y., USA

USA

Canada

24-11

1993

IFWLA Women's World Cup

Edinburgh, Scotland

USA

England

4-1

1994

ILF Men's World Championship

Manchester, England

1995

IFWLA U19 Women's World Championship

Haverford, Pa., USA

1996

ILF U19 Men's World Championship

1997

IFWLA Women's World Cup

1998

USA

Australia

21-7

Australia

USA

5-4

Tokyo, Japan

USA

Australia

13-8

Tokyo, Japan

USA

Australia

3-2 SV OT5

ILF Men's World Championship

Baltimore, Md., USA

USA

Canada

15-14 OT

1999

ILF U19 Men's World Championship

Adelaide, Australia

USA

Canada

14-7

1999

IFWLA U19 Women's World Championship

Perth, Australia

USA

Australia

15-8

2001

IFWLA Women's World Cup

Wycombe, England

USA

Australia

14-8

2002

ILF Men's World Championship

Perth, Australia

USA

Canada

18-15

2003

IFWLA U19 Women's World Championship

Towson, Md., USA

USA

Australia

21-8

2003

ILF U19 Men's World Championship

Towson, Md., USA

USA

Canada

19-10

2003

ILF World Indoor Lacrosse Championship

Ontario, Canada

Canada

Iroquois

21-46

2005

IFWLA Women's World Cup

Annapolis, Md.,USA

Australia

USA

14-7

2006

ILF Men's World Championship

London, Canada

Canada

USA

15-10

2007

IFWLA U19 Women's World Championship

Peterborough, Canada

USA

Australia

18-3

2007

ILF World Indoor Lacrosse Championship

Halifax, Canada

Canada

Iroquois

15-14 OT

2008

ILF U19 Men's World Championship

Coquitlam, Canada

USA

Canada

19-12

2009

FIL Women's World Cup

Prague, Czech Republic

USA

Australia

8-7

2010

FIL Men's World Championship

Manchester, England

USA

Canada

12-10

2011

FIL U19 Women's World Championship

Hanover, Germany

2011

FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship

Prague, Czech Republic

2012

FIL U19 Men's World Championship

Turku, Finland

2013

FIL Women's World Cup

Oshawa, Canada

2014

FIL Men's World Championship

Denver, Colo., USA

2015

FIL U19 Women's World Championship

Edinburgh, Scotland

2015

FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship

Syracuse, N.Y., USA

USA

Australia

14-12

Canada

Iroquois

13-6

USA

Canada

10-8

USA

Canada

19-5

Canada

USA

8-5

Canada

USA

9-8

Canada

Iroquois

12-8

1 - In 1967, the initial World Championship was a four-team invitational tournament coinciding with Canada's centennial lacrosse celebration. The Mt. Washington (MD) Lacrosse Club represented the USA. 2 - In 1974, as Australia celebrated its lacrosse centennial, a USA all-star team joined Canada and England to compete in Melbourne. It was here that the concept of holding a world championship tournament was born and the International Lacrosse Federation (ILF) formed. World Championships have been held every four years since. 3 - In July of 1980, the first ever world championship of indoor (box) lacrosse was held in arenas throughout British Columbia, Canada. The Nations in 1980 tournament was composed of teams representing the USA, Australia, Canada East, Canada West and the Iroquois Nationals. 4 - In 1982, the first ever International Federation of Women's Lacrosse Associations (IFWLA) championship took place in England with the USA defeating Australia in extra time (three additional minutes each way/straight change of ends. If after extra time the score is still tied, then three-minute halves are played on sudden victory basis [first goal wins]). 5 - Sudden victory overtime (first goal scored in overtime is the game winner). 6 - In 2003, the inaugural ILF indoor (box) event was held in Hamilton, Kitchener, Mississauga and Oshawa, Ontario.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE

2015 FIL U19 Women’s Lacrosse Championship 23 JULY-1 AUGUST 2015 • EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

David May / DEphoto

• 14 countries competed with Colombia, Finland, Israel and the Republic of Korea competing at the women’s U19 world championship level for the first time • Biggest U19 Women’s World Championship ever, composed of 30 squads, plus officials (nearly 400 total participants — 14 teams in the U19 women’s worlds, plus 16 teams in the U18 Festival) • Canada upset the USA 9-8 to win their first gold; USA added a 2nd silver to their 4 golds; England won a historic bronze medal over Australia 10-9, as the Aussies finished out of the medals for the first time • Final order: 1. Canada (Gold), 2. United States (Silver), 3. England (Bronze), 4. Australia, 5. New Zealand, 6. Japan, 7. Wales, 8. Scotland, 9. Germany, 10. Czech Republic, 11. Finland, 12. Colombia, 13. Korea, 14. Israel

AUSTRALIA

CANADA

COLOMBIA

CZECH REPUBLIC

ENGLAND

FINLAND

GERMANY

ISRAEL

JAPAN

REP. OF KOREA

NEW ZEALAND

SCOTLAND

UNITED STATES

WALES

NEXT FIL EVENT 2016 FIL U19 Men’s World Championships

Coquitlam, B.C., Canada, 7-16 July 2016 F The world’s top young lacrosse players will compete for gold in Coquitlam, B.C., Canada F The site for the games is the Coquitlam Town Centre Park, with main games and events held at Percy Perry Stadium F Contact: Cliff Pascas, Event Chair

cliffp@2016worldlax.com

www.2016worldlax.com

FIL WORLD EVENTS CALENDAR

Canadian Lacrosse Association

DATES

VENUE

2016 FIL Men's U19 World Lacrosse Championship

7-16 July 2016

Coquitlam, B.C., Canada

2017 FIL Rathbones Women’s World Cup

13-22 July 2017

Guildford, England

International World Games Association's 2017 World Games

25-29 July 2017

Wroclaw, Poland

2018 FIL Men's World Lacrosse Championship

12-21 July 2018

Manchester, England

2019 FIL Women's U19 World Lacrosse Championship

July 2019

Host TBD

19-28 September 2019

Langley, B.C., Canada

2019 FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship

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