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why I chose this topic
I chose this topic because most of my family members used to play like my mum's cousin's for brighton. Dad's cousin for Geleng and him and his brother for Woodville.My dad's mum for sturt -
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The Start of Lacrosse
Early History
Lacrosse’s origins can be traced back as early as the 12th century to various Indigenous tribes in North America, where the game was played for centuries before European contact. -
How Lacrosse Got It's Name
French Jesuit missionaries were the first westerners to witness the game and gave it the name lacrosse. -
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When Lacrosse Got Popular
Lacrosse gained popularity in educational institutions, leading to the establishment of various lacrosse leagues in schools and colleges. The sport continued to spread across Canada and the United States, as well as the United Kingdom and Australia. -
The first Club
The Montreal Lacrosse Club was founded in Canada, marking the beginning of organized lacrosse. -
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The Olympics
Lacrosse was played in the Olympic Games in St. Louis and London. -
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Lacrosse Featured At Three Olympic Games
Lacrosse was featured as a demonstration sport at three additional Olympic Games. -
Women's Lacrosse
The International Federation of Women’s Lacrosse Association was formed. -
Men's Lacrosse
The International Lacrosse Federation (men) was formed. -
IFWLA And ILF Merge
The IFWLA and ILF merge to form the Federation of International Lacrosse to govern and promote the sport globally. -
Women's Lacrosse Goes To The World Games
Women’s lacrosse (field) was played at The World Games. -
FIL Recognition
FIL received provisional recognition by the International Olympic Committee. -
FIL Rebraned
FIL rebranded as World Lacrosse. -
World Lacrosse Recognition
World Lacrosse received full recognition by the IOC. -
Ballarat
The State Team Goes To Ballarat with some of the best u15 players in the world -
Perth
State Team u15 goes to Perth -
SA
The state team u15 is playing in SA. -
my references
https://worldlacrosse.sport/the-game/origin-history/
https://lacrossevictoria.com.au/news/update-la-u15-nationals
Book-Lacrosse the history of the game