JANUARY 2017 Ryan Conrad scored with just eight seconds remaining to cap off an unbelievable 13-12 comeback win for Team USA who trailed host Canada 8-2 at the half. The USA has never lost in the finals of this event. winning their eighthstraight title on the U-19 world stage on 16 July 2016 in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. Guide to International Lacrosse
NEXT FIL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT 2017 FIL Rathbones Women s Lacrosse World Cup 12-22 JULY 2017 SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD, SURREY, ENGLAND Courtesy English Lacrosse The 2017 FIL Rathbones Women s Lacrosse World Cup will feature teams from around the globe competing for the title of Women s Lacrosse World Champions. The opening ceremony will take place on Wednesday 12th July. England will play their opening game directly after the ceremony. Pool stages will be played until Tuesday 18th July. Knock out stages will culminate with the final of the 2017 FIL Rathbones Women s Lacrosse World Cup on the 22nd July. www.englishlacrosse.co.uk/rwlc17/
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 56 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 on 23-24 July 2017, just after the FIL Women s World Cup, in Guildford, Surrey, England, 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. 2016/2017 Board of Directors Stan Cockerton PRESIDENT Steve Stenersen VICE PRESIDENT Bob DeMarco DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Tom Hayes DIRECTOR OF OLYMPIC VISION COMMITTEE 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 Photo: Paul Yates, Vancouver Sports Pictures, from the FIL 2016 U19 Men s World Championship in Colquitlam, B.C., Canada.
Canada 1974 United States of America 1972 Mexico 2009 Guatemala 2010 Jamaica 2013 Costa Rica 2008 Iroquois Nationals 1988 Haiti 2016 Puerto Rico 2016 Colombia 2013 Peru 2012 Argentina 2002 Bermuda 2006 Czech Republic 1992 Denmark 2003 Netherlands 2001 Scotland 1972 England 1972 Ireland 2002 Wales 1972 Belgium 2010 France 2008 Portugal 2009 Spain 2004 Switzerland 2008 Germany 1994 Austria 2005 Italy 2004 Slovenia 2005 Croatia 2016 Poland 2008 Hungary 2010 Serbia 2010 Bulgaria 2008 Slovakia 2004 Norway 2008 Uganda 2011 Sweden 1994 Finland 2002 Estonia 2013 Turkey 2010 Israel 2011 Latvia 2004 Russia 2011 56 NATIONS AS OF JANUARY 2017 Kenya 2016 Thailand 2010 Singapore 2013 Australia 1972 New Zealand 2002 China 2012 Korea 2000 Japan 1990 Taiwan 2014 Hong Kong 2002 Philippines 2014 Malaysia 2014 Member Growth 1972 2017 56 50 45 Member Nation Registrations 40 30 20 10 5 6 6 211% GROWTH FROM 2002-2017 7 9 13 18 28 1972 1977 1982 1987 1992 1997 2002 2007 2012 2016
Larry Palumbo/Coyote Magic Scott McCall David May / DEphoto INDOOR LACROSSE MEN'S FIELD LACROSSE WOMEN'S FIELD LACROSSE Indoor (box) lacrosse is played on a standard sized arena floor and features six players (goaltender and five runners) competing in play at any time. Team roster sizes are 23 players (18 dressed). The strategy of indoor lacrosse is similar to that of basketball, with all five runners involved in the offense and the defense. Adding to the appeal are the speed and excitement created by a 30-second shot clock. The combination of action and reaction makes box lacrosse as much fun to play as it is to watch. Indoor lacrosse is currently played by FIL members Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Iroquois, Israel, Latvia, Norway, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United States. The inaugural FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship (WILC) was hosted in Ontario, Canada in 2003. There are currently over 100,000 indoor players in the world. Both males and females play this version of lacrosse and the ages of competition range from 6-65 years. The next FIL WILC will be held 19-28 September 2019 in Langley, British Columbia, Canada, Men s field lacrosse is played outdoors on a 110m x 60m field. Teams consist of 10 players of a team roster of 23 players. The team on the field consists of goaltender, three attack, three midfielders and three defense. Men s field is very similar to box in the fundamental skills of passing and catching and the physical nature of the play. The games differ in style of play and strategy. There is no controlling shot clock in men s field and the game is more strategic, relying more on possession and control of the ball. Every four years the Federation of International Lacrosse holds World Championships at the Junior (U-19) and Senior levels. Traditionally, Australia, Canada, England and the United States have battled for supremacy, but recent years have seen the emergence of high-quality teams from Asia and Europe. There also has been an expansion of the game in Europe, Central America and Africa. The next FIL Men s World Championship will be held in Manchester, England, 12-21 July 2018, with the FIL U-19 Men s World Championship taking place 9-18 July 2020 in Castleroy, Limerick, Ireland. Women s field lacrosse is a non-contact sport. In 2012, common markings for both women s and men s field were established on a 110m x 60m field. Teams are comprised of 18 players (12 on the field generally four attack, four midfielders, three defense and a goalkeeper). The rules do not permit body contact, but controlled stick contact called checking is allowed. The game is skillful and features athleticism, strategy, speed, agility and excitement. The International Federation of Women s Lacrosse Associations (IFWLA) was formed in 1972 to promote and develop the game of women s lacrosse throughout the world. Inaugural members were Australia, England, Scotland, Wales and the United States. The IFWLA World Cup started in 1982 as an international lacrosse tournament and is held every four years. The first IFWLA U-19 World Championship was held in the USA in 1995. The next FIL Women s World Cup will be held in Guildford, England, 12-22 July 2017, with the next FIL U19 Women s World Championship taking place in 1-10 August 2019 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. 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. Mexico Kenya Taiwan
International Lacrosse Events History YEAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT LOCATION CHAMPION RUNNER UP SCORE 1967 Men's World Championship Toronto, Canada USA Australia 25-11 1 1974 Men's World Championship Melbourne, Australia USA 3-Way Tie 20-14 2 1978 ILF Men's World Championship Manchester, England Canada USA 17-16 OT 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 ET 3 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 OT 4 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 Australia 24-11 1993 IFWLA Women's World Cup Edinburgh, Scotland USA England 4-1 1994 ILF Men's World Championship Manchester, England USA Australia 21-7 1995 IFWLA U19 Women's World Championship Haverford, Pa., USA Australia USA 5-4 1996 ILF U19 Men's World Championship Tokyo, Japan USA Australia 13-8 1997 IFWLA Women's World Cup Tokyo, Japan USA Australia 3-2 SV OT 4 1998 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 21-4 5 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 USA Australia 14-12 2011 FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship Prague, Czech Republic Canada Iroquois 13-6 2012 FIL U19 Men's World Championship Turku, Finland USA Canada 10-8 2013 FIL Women's World Cup Oshawa, Canada USA Canada 19-5 2014 FIL Men's World Championship Denver, Colo., USA Canada USA 8-5 2015 FIL U19 Women's World Championship Edinburgh, Scotland Canada USA 9-8 2015 FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship Syracuse, N.Y., USA Canada Iroquois 12-8 2016 FIL U19 Men s World Championship Coquitlam, Canada USA Canada 13-12 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 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]). 4 - Sudden victory overtime (first goal scored in overtime is the game winner). 5 - In 2003, the inaugural ILF indoor (box) event was held in Hamilton, Kitchener, Mississauga and Oshawa, Ontario.
Coming July 2017 THE WORLD GAMES 2017 WOMEN S LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP 26-30 JULY 2017 WROCŁAW, POLAND SCHEDULE Opening Ceremony 26 July 5:00p USA GREAT BRITAIN CANADA 27 July 10:00a 27 July 1:00p 27 July 4:00p POLAND JAPAN AUSTRALIA USA 28 July 10:00a GREAT BRITAIN AUSTRALIA CANADA 28 July 1:00p 28 July 4:00p POLAND JAPAN SEMIFINAL 1 #1 v #4 29 July 10:00a SEMIFINAL 2 #2 v #3 29 July 1:00p Fifth Place Game #5 v #6 30 July 9:00a Bronze Medal Game (LSF1 v LSF2) 30 July 11:30a Gold Medal Game (WSF1 v WSF2) 30 July 2:00p theworldgames2017.com
2016 FIL U19 Men's World Lacrosse Championship Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada 7-16 July 2016 - Coquitlam Town Centre F A record-high 14 teams competed for the U19 Men's world title F Six countries made first-time U19 Men's appearances (and their finishes): Israel (6th), Ireland (7th), China (9th), Hong Kong (11th), Mexico (13th) and Taiwan (14th) F The USA won its 8th straight gold medal in a dramatic 13-12 comeback victory over host Canada and the Iroquois Nationals earned the bronze with a 20-8 win over Australia FIL WORLD EVENTS CALENDAR DATES VENUE 2017 FIL Rathbones Women s Lacrosse World Cup 12-22 July 2017 Guildford, England International World Games Association's 2017 World Games 26-30 July 2017 Wrocław, Poland NETANYA I S R A E L 2018 FIL Men's World Lacrosse Championship 12-21 July 2018 Netanya, Israel Canadian Lacrosse Association 2019 FIL U19 Women's Lacrosse World Championship 1-10 August 2019 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Canadian Lacrosse Association 2019 FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship 19-28 September 2019 Langley, B.C., Canada 2020 FIL Men's U19 Lacrosse World Championships 9-18 July 2020 Limerick, Ireland 3 Concorde Gate, Suite 306 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3C 3N7 Phone/Fax: +1 416 426 7070 www.filacrosse.com