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Lacrosse powerpoint
- 1. LACROSSE By: Tyler Haines Ryan Serio
- 2. History of Lacrosse •Lacrosse was originally a game to prepare the Cherokee Indians for war • One of the oldest team sports in America dating back to the 17th century • Traditional lacrosse were major events that could last several days • As many as 100-1000 men from opposing villages or tribes would participate • Played in open plains located between the two villages • Opposing goals could range from 500 yards to several miles apart
- 3. The Rules ofthe Game Traditional Modern Day • Decided the day before • 10 players on each side (3 • Generally no out-of-bounds attackmen, 3 midfielders, 3 • Ball cannot be touched by defensemen and 1 goalie) hands • Starts with a face-off • Games began with the ball • Idea is to move the ball as being tossed in the air quickly as possible to score • Tended to involve huge mob of players • Unlike the natives dodging is very important • Passing the ball was thought of as a trick • Four 15 minute quarters • Dodging was seen as cowardly • Team with the most goals wins
- 4. Purpose of Lacrosse Traditional Lacrosse Modern Day Lacrosse • Played to settle inner- - Physical activity tribal disputes - Being a member of a team • To toughen young sport warriors for combat - A way to receive • Recreational purposes scholarships into and as part of festivals universities • Wagers against other - To make a living (Major tribes League Lacrosse)
- 5. Cost is anIssue • Very expensive sport • Equipment can be expensive even with the lower lever padding -Helmet: $150-250 -Shafts: $60-215 -Heads: $60-120 -Shoulder/Elbow pads: $60-120 -Gloves: $60-200 - Avg Total Spent: $730.00 • Each piece of equipment varies in price due to the amount of weight, durability, brand and style
- 6. Issue: Lack ofKnowledge • Mainly played in the Northern/ East coast of USA and Canada • Beginning to spread to the Western coast • Mid-western has not been introduced to the sport • Lacrosse is rapidly increasing popularity wise
- 7. NCAA Division 1Lacrosse Schools
- 8. Issues: Injury • Therange of injuries varies from very mild to sometimes severe • Concussion • Ankle Sprain • Knee Injuries • Bruised Ribs • Broken Bones
- 9. Population of Lacrosse •Unlike football and baseball, lacrosse has not been mainstreamed as a major sport • NCAA Lacrosse Teams -Division 1: 61 teams -Division 2: 42 teams -Division 3: 179 teams • Major League - 6 teams: Boston, Denver, Long Island, Chesapeake, Rochester and Hamilton
- 10. - Ticket pricesrange from $10-$135
- 11. Weather Considerations • Lacrosseis a sport played rain or shine (except lightning) • Here at Frostburg we play outside in blizzards 80 percent of our practice day with no complaints • Dress accordingly to weather
- 12. New Project • DenverPioneers Men's Lacrosse Team • The University of Denver Created a NCAA Division 1 Lacrosse Team in 2010Head Coach Bill Tierney left Princeton University to come coach • In 2011 their 2nd season They won their first NCAA Tournament game 13–10 against Villanova in 2011 • Advanced to the Final Four after beating Johns Hopkins University, 14-9 in the NCAA regional • This shows how new programs with the right members can become successful
- 13. Trends/ Interesting Facts •Lacrosse has begun to grow rapidly beginning in the youth leagues • Native American players would decorate their bodies with paint and charcoal • Players would give their sticks to one know as “the medicine man” who would perform rituals to prepare the players and their sticks • Night before the game players held ceremonies where sacrifices were done • Wore ceremonial costumes and held a special dance
- 14. References • http://www.laxpower.com/ • http://www.lacrosse.com/ •http://laxfunews.com/2011/06/02/2011- ncaa-lacrosse-championship-attendance- lowest-since-2002/