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This is a list of nations that are represented by lacrosse national governing bodies. This list indicates which countries have participated in the five international lacrosse competitions sponsored by World Lacrosse , which oversees international lacrosse.
World Lacrosse (WL), formerly the Federation of International Lacrosse, is the international governing body of lacrosse, responsible for the men's, women's, and indoor versions of the sport. It was established in 2008 by the merger of the previously separate men's and women's international lacrosse associations. [ 2 ]
The international governing body, the Fédération Internationale d'Inter-Crosse, hosts a World Championship bi-annually. [ 57 ] Soft stick lacrosse is a popular way to introduce youth to the sport. [ 58 ]
USA Lacrosse is the national governing body of men and women's lacrosse in the United States. It provides a leadership role in virtually every aspect of the game and has more than 450,000 members throughout the United States, and offers programs and services to inspire participation while protecting the integrity of the sport.
Lacrosse governing bodies of the United States (7 P) Pages in category "Lacrosse governing bodies" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
World Lacrosse is the international governing body of lacrosse and it oversees field, women's and box lacrosse competitions. In 2008, the International Lacrosse Federation and the International Federation of Women's Lacrosse Associations merged to form the Federation of International Lacrosse. [58]
The highest level of box lacrosse is the National Lacrosse League. While there are 62 total members of World Lacrosse , only fifteen have competed in international box lacrosse competition. Only Canada , the Haudenosaunee Nationals and the United States have finished in the top three places at the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships .
The United States men's national lacrosse team has won eleven of fourteen World Lacrosse Championships, the most recent in 2023. Team USA finished second in the other three field lacrosse tournaments, losing to Canada in 1978, 2006, and 2014. The team is organized by US Lacrosse, the national governing body.