Highest governing body | World Lacrosse |
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Nicknames | Lax, The Medicine Game, The Creator’s Game |
First played | As early as the 12th century C.E., North America Codified in 1867 |
Characteristics | |
Contact | Full contact (men's) |
Team members | 10 per team, including goaltender |
Equipment | Ball, stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads |
Presence | |
Olympic | Summer Olympics in 1904 and 1908. Demonstrated in 1928, 1932, and 1948 Will be featured in the 2028 Summer Olympics (sixes format) |
Highest governing body | World Lacrosse |
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Nicknames | Lax, The Medicine Game, The Creator’s Game |
First played | As early as the 12th century C.E., North America Codified in 1867 |
Characteristics | |
Contact | Full contact (men's) |
Team members | 10 per team, including goaltender |
Equipment | Ball, stick, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads |
Presence | |
Olympic | Summer Olympics in 1904 and 1908. Demonstrated in 1928, 1932, and 1948 Will be featured in the 2028 Summer Olympics (sixes format) |