lacrosse

I'm so pleased to see that respect and support for the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Team continues to grow internationally. In addition to preparing for the Federation of International Lacrosse 2014 World Games in Denver, the team has now been given the honor of hosting the international competition on indigenous lands for the first time since the founding of the FIL.

Here's more about what to expect when the Nationals bring their world-class skills into the arena:

I recently had the opportunity to travel wtih the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Team to the 2012 Federation of International Lacrosse U19 World Championships in Turku, Finland.  The team created quite a buzz and had a huge fan base in Finland, bringing home the bronze medal.  Here's my story about this awesome team:

Iroquois Nationals Make History, Beating Team USA in International  Lacrosse Competition

Today we bring you one of those classic David v. Goliath stories involving lacrosse - a game that originated with the Iroquois (Haudenosaunne) Confederacy comprised of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora.  For them, lacrosse is not just a sport; it's a way of life rooted in cultural traditions.

TURKU, Finland – When the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Team steps on to the field for the 2012 Federation of International Lacrosse World Championships, they will stand out even before the games begin. As the only sanctioned indigenous sports team playing internationally at the highest level of competition, they hold the distinction of bringing the “Creator’s game” to the world. And the other teams know it.

TURKU, Finland – When the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Team steps on to the field for the 2012 Federation of International Lacrosse World Championships, they will stand out even before the games begin. As the only sanctioned indigenous sports team playing internationally at the highest level of competition, they hold the distinction of bringing the “Creator’s game” to the world. And the other teams know it.