What coverage does USA Lacrosse provide for its members. How can teams and leagues ensure they are properly insured. What activities are covered under the USA Lacrosse insurance program. How do members file accident or liability claims.
Overview of USA Lacrosse Insurance Program
USA Lacrosse offers an exclusive insurance program as part of its membership benefits, providing comprehensive coverage for players, coaches, and officials. This program is designed to protect members both on and off the field, ensuring peace of mind during lacrosse activities.
The insurance coverage includes:
- Medical coverage for injuries during organized lacrosse activities
- Liability coverage for potential lawsuits
- Game-fee reimbursement for injured officials
- Liability protection for program leaders and volunteers
To access detailed information about the coverage provided, members can download the 2023 Insurance Guide from the USA Lacrosse website.
Eligibility and Coverage by Membership Category
Who is eligible for coverage under the USA Lacrosse insurance program? The program covers individual members who are currently registered and in good standing with USA Lacrosse. However, it’s important to note that coverage is specific to the membership category under which an individual is registered.
- Players are covered when playing lacrosse
- Coaches are covered for coaching duties
- Officials are covered for officiating responsibilities
To be covered for multiple roles, members must indicate these categories on their application. Fan members and international members do not receive insurance coverage as part of their membership benefits.
Team and League Coverage
For teams and leagues to be covered by the General Liability and Excess Liability policies, all players and coaches must be currently registered with USA Lacrosse. This 100% registration requirement ensures that the team or league as an entity is protected, and allows them to obtain Certificates of Insurance for securing fields or facilities.
Additionally, the Liability plan extends coverage to board members and volunteers if they are named in a lawsuit, providing comprehensive protection for the organization.
Covered Activities Under the USA Lacrosse Insurance Program
What specific activities are covered by the USA Lacrosse insurance program? The accident and liability policies provide coverage for a range of lacrosse-related activities:
- Scheduled games
- Team practice sessions
- Sponsored team/league activities
- Participation in tournaments
- Team or league meetings
- Banquets
- Standard, non-hazardous fundraisers
It’s crucial to note that these activities must be under the direct supervision of a team coach or other official team/league member to be covered. Unscheduled or unsupervised practices or training, such as playing lacrosse in your backyard, are not covered by the insurance program.
Tournament Coverage
Tournaments are covered when the event is sanctioned by US Lacrosse and/or if there is 100% USA Lacrosse membership for all players and coaches. For more information about tournament coverage, members can contact USA Lacrosse at 410-235-6882 x102 or email [email protected].
Filing Insurance Claims
How do USA Lacrosse members file insurance claims? The process differs depending on whether it’s an accident claim or a liability incident claim.
Accident Claims
For current USA Lacrosse members injured during a covered lacrosse activity, claim forms and instructions are available on the USA Lacrosse website. The process is slightly different based on the date of the accident:
- For accidents on or after January 1, 2023: Use the “Accident 1/1/23 or later” form
- For accidents on or before December 31, 2022: Use the “Accident 12/31/22 or earlier” form
Liability Incident Claims
For liability incident claims, members should use the Liability Incident Claim Form provided on the USA Lacrosse website.
Risk Management and Safety Measures
USA Lacrosse not only provides insurance coverage but also emphasizes the importance of risk management. The organization offers extensive Risk Management information to help protect players and keep them safe both on and off the field.
What are some key risk management strategies recommended by USA Lacrosse?
- Proper equipment usage and maintenance
- Adherence to safety rules and regulations
- Regular safety training for coaches and officials
- Implementation of concussion protocols
- Proper field and facility maintenance
By following these risk management guidelines, teams and leagues can minimize the likelihood of accidents and injuries, creating a safer environment for all participants.
Importance of 100% USA Lacrosse Membership for Teams and Leagues
Why is 100% USA Lacrosse membership crucial for teams and leagues? Full membership ensures comprehensive liability coverage for the entire organization, including:
- Protection for the team or league as an entity
- Coverage for board members and volunteers
- Ability to obtain Certificates of Insurance for facilities
- Access to USA Lacrosse’s risk management resources
Without 100% membership, teams and leagues may find themselves financially and legally vulnerable in the event of a lawsuit or liability claim. It’s essential for organization leaders to prioritize full registration to ensure adequate protection for all involved.
Additional Insurance Considerations for Lacrosse Organizations
While the USA Lacrosse insurance program provides comprehensive coverage, there are additional insurance considerations that lacrosse organizations should keep in mind:
Supplemental Insurance
Some organizations may choose to purchase supplemental insurance to cover gaps or provide additional protection. This could include:
- Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance
- Property insurance for equipment and facilities
- Cyber liability insurance for organizations handling sensitive data
Special Event Coverage
For events that fall outside the scope of standard lacrosse activities, such as large tournaments or fundraisers with higher risk elements, special event coverage may be necessary. Organizations should consult with USA Lacrosse or an insurance professional to determine if additional coverage is needed for specific events.
Workers’ Compensation
Larger organizations with paid staff should consider workers’ compensation insurance to protect employees in case of work-related injuries or illnesses.
By carefully evaluating their insurance needs and ensuring comprehensive coverage, lacrosse organizations can create a safe and protected environment for all participants, from players and coaches to volunteers and spectators.
Common Questions About USA Lacrosse Insurance
To provide clarity on some frequently asked questions about the USA Lacrosse insurance program, let’s address some common inquiries:
Coverage for Travel
Does the USA Lacrosse insurance cover travel to and from lacrosse events? Generally, the insurance does not cover travel to and from events. However, it does cover members during organized team travel, such as bus trips to away games or tournaments, when under the supervision of team officials.
Coverage for Personal Equipment
Is personal lacrosse equipment covered under the USA Lacrosse insurance program? The insurance program does not typically cover personal equipment. Members should rely on personal property insurance or homeowners/renters insurance for coverage of their lacrosse gear.
Coverage for Non-Lacrosse Activities
Are team-building activities or social events covered? While the insurance primarily covers standard lacrosse activities, some team-building or social events may be covered if they are official, supervised team activities. However, high-risk activities or events involving alcohol are generally not covered.
International Coverage
Does the insurance cover members playing or coaching internationally? The USA Lacrosse insurance program provides coverage for members participating in lacrosse activities worldwide. However, it’s important to note that coverage may be subject to certain limitations or exclusions when outside the United States.
Maximizing the Benefits of USA Lacrosse Insurance
To get the most out of the USA Lacrosse insurance program, members and organizations should consider the following strategies:
- Stay informed about coverage details by regularly reviewing the Insurance Guide
- Ensure all members maintain active USA Lacrosse memberships
- Implement and follow risk management guidelines provided by USA Lacrosse
- Promptly report any incidents or potential claims
- Regularly assess insurance needs and consider supplemental coverage if necessary
By taking a proactive approach to insurance and risk management, lacrosse players, coaches, officials, and organizations can focus on enjoying the sport while minimizing potential financial and legal risks.
The Role of USA Lacrosse in Supporting Safe Play
Beyond providing insurance coverage, USA Lacrosse plays a crucial role in promoting safe play and risk management within the lacrosse community. How does USA Lacrosse contribute to creating a safer environment for the sport?
- Developing and updating safety guidelines and rules
- Providing educational resources on injury prevention and proper technique
- Offering coaching and officiating certification programs
- Conducting research on lacrosse-related injuries and safety measures
- Advocating for safety-related policy changes at various levels of play
By combining comprehensive insurance coverage with proactive safety initiatives, USA Lacrosse demonstrates its commitment to protecting players, coaches, and officials while fostering the growth and enjoyment of the sport.
As the lacrosse community continues to evolve, USA Lacrosse remains dedicated to adapting its insurance program and safety measures to meet the changing needs of its members. By staying informed about coverage options, implementing risk management strategies, and actively participating in safety initiatives, lacrosse enthusiasts can help create a safer and more enjoyable environment for all involved in the sport.
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The coverage you need
USA Lacrosse provides exclusive on-the-field coverage for all USA Lacrosse members. In addition, USA Lacrosse provides extensive Risk Management information that protect players and helps them stay safe on and off the field.
The insurance program is included as a part of USA Lacrosse membership and includes features for different membership categories. Among the items covered:
- Medical coverage for injuries that occur during organized lacrosse activities
- Liability coverage if sued for injuring someone or causing property damage
- Game-fee reimbursement for officials who are unable to work games due to an injury suffered while officiating
- Liability protection for program leaders and volunteers of programs that have 100 percent registration of players and coaches with USA Lacrosse
Download the 2023 Insurance Guide
How to file an accident claim
If you are a current USA Lacrosse member who is injured during a covered lacrosse activity, you may obtain a claim form and instructions by clicking one of the buttons below.
Accident 1/1/23 or later
Accident 12/31/22 or earlier
How to file a liability incident claim
Liability Incident Claim Form
Common Tasks
Certificate of Insurance
Who is covered by the USA Lacrosse insurance program?
Individual Members: Players, Coaches and Officials who are currently registered members of USA Lacrosse, and who are in good standing, are covered by the USA Lacrosse Insurance Program for the term of their membership. Fan members and International members do not receive insurance coverage as part of their membership benefits.
Coverage by Membership Category: How you register with USA Lacrosse dictates how the coverage will apply. For example, if you register as a player, you are covered when playing lacrosse (and not for officiating or coaching). Similarly, if you are registered as a coach you are covered for your coaching duties only; the insurance will not cover you if you decide to play in a tournament.
In order for the Member Insurance Plan to cover you for more than one category of participation, you must indicate these multiple categories on your application.
Teams & Leagues: An important feature of the USA Lacrosse Insurance Program is that the Liability plan extends only to teams and leagues that are 100% registered with USA Lacrosse. In order for a team or league to be covered by the General Liability and Excess Liability policies, all players and coaches must be currently registered with USA Lacrosse. By doing so, your team or league as an entity will be protected by the Liability policies and you will be able to obtain Certificates of Insurance, which are typically needed in order to secure fields or facilities for lacrosse activities. In addition, the Liability plan will also extend to cover your board and volunteers if they are named in a lawsuit.
Don’t overlook this important aspect of team or league operations! Make sure your team or league is properly insured for liability so that you are not responsible for the financial and legal burden of handling a legal claim yourself.
Non-Members: No insurance coverage is provided to non-members while participating in lacrosse activities.
What activities are covered by the USA Lacrosse insurance program?
The accident and liability policies provide coverage to insured persons or teams/leagues for the following Covered Activities:
Standard Lacrosse Activities: USA Lacrosse members and 100% registered teams and leagues are covered for scheduled games, team practice sessions, and sponsored team/league activities, provided they are under the direct supervision of a team coach or other official team/league member. “Team or League Activities” include games, scheduled practices, clinics and team training, and participation in tournaments. Coverage is not provided for unscheduled or unsupervised practices or training (ie., playing lacrosse in your backyard).
Other supervised activities, such as team or league meetings, banquets, and standard, non-hazardous fundraisers are also covered.
Examples of non-hazardous fundraisers are bake sales, car washes, and other similar, low-risk events are covered. “Hazardous” fundraisers include activities such as bounce-houses, hiring petting zoos or hosting concerts, which will need to be individually underwritten and may incur an additional premium. No coverage is provided for any event that includes fireworks.
Tournaments are covered when the event is sanctioned by US Lacrosse and/or if there is 100% USA Lacrosse membership for all players/coaches. For more information, please contact USA Lacrosse at 410-235-6882 x102, or [email protected].
USA Lacrosse Insurance Accident coverage follows individual members whenever they are participating in scheduled amateur lacrosse activities. If you are a Player member and play on three different teams, the coverage follows you wherever you go, regardless of whether or not the other players on the team are USA Lacrosse members. Similarly, if you attend a camp or play in a tournament, your membership insurance will follow you for each of those activities and cover you if you are injured.
Coverage for Officials/Assignors: USA Lacrosse member officials are protected while officiating amateur lacrosse and they are also covered in their duties as Assignors for lacrosse games. In order for the insurance coverages to apply to Assigning duties, Assignors must be a USA Lacrosse member official. Under the General Liability policy, coverage for officials is specifically defined as being “in force while officiating in any and all amateur lacrosse activities.” Additionally no coverage is in place for box or indoor lacrosse that permits cross-checking and boarding.
Group Travel – The USA Lacrosse Insurance Plan provides limited coverage for direct travel to and from lacrosse activities. Coverage is provided ONLY under the Accident policies for injuries incurred during group travel, as indicated below. No coverage is provided for under the Liability policies for individual or group travel, nor for transporting participants. See below for further details.
- Accident Insurance: Under the Accident coverage, members are covered while traveling as a group directly to or from scheduled lacrosse activities.
Group travel refers to a group of team members, or a group of officials going directly to or from a lacrosse activity, whether in chartered vehicles or in privately owned cars. No coverage is provided for injuries incurred during individual travel by a member traveling to activities on his/her own.The Accident policy pays on an excess basis. Therefore, if a member is injured in a car accident, the USA Lacrosse Accident policy will pay after any other applicable primary insurance has paid its benefits — including health insurance plans and personal injury or no-fault coverage under the driver’s auto insurance.
- Liability Insurance: No auto liability or other liability coverage is provided for travel under the USA Lacrosse Insurance Program. This means that there is no liability coverage for coaches, parents, players, officials or volunteers while transporting team members or volunteers to any lacrosse activity. Therefore, Bollinger and USA Lacrosse strongly advise teams or leagues who are transporting participants to make certain that the vehicle and the driver(s) are properly licensed and fully insured.
Group travel refers to a group of team members, or a group of officials going directly to or from a lacrosse activity, whether in chartered vehicles or in privately owned cars. No coverage is provided for injuries incurred during individual travel by a member traveling to activities on his/her own.
When does USA Lacrosse membership coverage go into effect?
The USA Lacrosse member insurance goes into effect upon the date of receipt of your new or renewal membership application in USA Lacrosse’s office. If you apply for membership on-line, the insurance is effective as of the date your credit card transaction is approved (usually same day).
If you mail in your application to USA Lacrosse, or if your coach or league administrator collects your membership application to mail into USA Lacrosse as part of a group, coverage does not go into effect until the application is received in USA Lacrosse’s office.
If you are participating in an event sponsored by USA Lacrosse with on-site membership registration, the insurance will go into effect upon acceptance of your application by USA Lacrosse staff on the day of that event.
You can look up your membership status on-line through the USA Lacrosse website.
What happens once I submit an accident/injury claim?
- Injured member files a claim using the A-G Administrators online form that is found using the link above on this webpage.
- Member receives an email acknowledging the claim has been submitted along with “next step” notice indicating that the claim has been sent to the coach for verification.
- The coach receives an email from A-G Administrators with a notice of injury to review.
- The coach must click the link, review the details to confirm accuracy, and verify the claim.
- Injured member will receive an email acknowledging that the coach verified the claim and “next step” notice.
- The claim is entered into A-G Administrators claims portal and assigned a claim number along with a message that establishes a secure email exchange directly between the member and A-G Administrators.
What happens if I am not receiving notifications or updates on my accident/injury claim?
I am not receiving the email acknowledgement from A-G Administrators after submitting my claim.
- Check the spam/junk folder.
It is taking a long time for the claim to enter into the A-G Administrators claims portal.
- It is likely that the coach has not verified the claim. Please inform the coach to expect an email from A-G Administrators (to check spam/junk if it’s not received) and that they must open the link and verify the claim.
Additional questions can be sent to the A-G Administrator representative, Dan Beery at [email protected]
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All phone numbers are 410.235.6882 and then the extension listed.
Executive
| Name | Position | Phone | |
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| Marc Riccio | CEO | x101 | |
| Nancy Patrick | Sr. Executive Administrator | x101 | |
| Ann Kitt Carpenetti | VP, National Teams, Safety & High Performance | x117 | |
| Karen Krupka Smith | VP, Marketing & Membership | x319 | |
| Cara Morris | Senior VP & CFO | x109 | |
| Jonathan Rodak | Senior Director, Development | x192 | |
| Kiernan Schindler | VP, Commercial Partnerships & Ventures | x142 | |
| Brian Silcott | VP, Sport Growth & Development | x151 |
Commercial Partnerships & Ventures
| Name | Position | Phone | |
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| Kiernan Schindler | VP, Commercial Partnerships & Ventures | x142 | |
| Kirsten Brown | Senior Account Manager | x203 | |
| Kaitlyn Kozlowski | Coordinator, Partnerships & Advertising | x107 | |
| Stacy Verner | Manager, Retail | x168 | |
| Natalie Wills | Account Manager, Partnerships | x166 |
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Opportunity
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Dennis | Manager, Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Opportunity | x179 | |
| Samantha Morgan | Manager, Grant Opportunities | x209 |
Finance & Administration
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cara Morris | Senior VP & CFO | x109 | |
| Chelsea Bailey | Manager, Special Events | x133 | |
| Maggie Brooke | Director, Human Resources | x112 | |
| Don Crowl | Senior Manager, Infrastructure | x153 | |
| Mark Davis | Project Manager | x115 | |
| Brian Eisenberg | League Management Specialist | x143 | |
| Joe Finn | Archivist, Museum & Hall of Fame | x147 | |
| Chulsung Jeong | Application Developer | x145 | |
| Monique Johnson | Office Manager | x100 | |
| Patricia Kick | AR/AP Clerk | x167 | |
| Billy Lehr | HR Generalist | x119 | |
| Nick Leonhardt | Application Developer | x118 | |
| Susan Kellam | Senior Manager, CRM & Constituent Services | x146 | |
| Bob Manavi | Lead Application Developer | TBD | |
| Ashley Manion | Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis | x205 | |
| Shannon Minter | Senior Manager, Special Events | x172 | |
| Uriah Morgan | Senior Manager, Accounting | x123 | |
| Jim Mullen | Member Experience Specialist | x100 | |
| Kristy Nutt | Director, Events | x180 | |
| Heidi Nyland | Senior Manager, Instructional Design and E-Learning | x161 | |
| Jeff Ocheltree | Lead Front End Developer | x131 | |
| Megan Paschall | Member Experience Specialist | x186 | |
Lloyd Richards Jr. | Senior Director, Events & Operations | x126 | |
| Dan Shannon | Director, Applications Development & CRM | x103 | |
| James Shock | Team Lead, Constituent Services | x113 | |
| Jimmy Spamer | Senior Data Engineer | x140 | |
| Wesley Stewart | Manager, Facility & Field Events | x127 | |
| Brian Turk | Director, LMS | x156 | |
| Ellen Zavian | General Counsel | x141 |
Foundation & Development
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Rodak | Senior Director, Development | x192 | |
| Joshua Christian | Major Gifts Officer | x111 | |
| Debbie Franklin | Senior Manager, Foundation Services | x121 | |
| Leila Kouakou | Coordinator, Foundation | x125 | |
| Kelsey Reynolds | Major Gifts Officer | x105 | |
| Carolyn Younce | Senior Manager, Annual Giving | x195 |
Marketing, Communications & Membership
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Krupka Smith | VP, Marketing & Membership | x319 | |
| Jason Bass | Producer, Digital Media | x130 | |
| Matt DaSilva | Editor-in-chief, USA Lacrosse Magazine | x116 | |
| Kenny DeJohn | Digital Content Editor | x137 | |
| Nicole Durante | Manager, Social Media | x160 | |
| Matt Hamilton | Content Marketing Manager | x201 | |
| Heather Hughes | Art Director | x144 | |
| Brian Logue | Senior Director, Communications | x106 | |
| Alyssa March | Graphic Designer | x128 | |
| Beth Ann Mayer | Staff Writer | x159 | |
| Amaya Odgers | Coordinator, Email Marketing | x191 | |
| Paul Ohanian | Senior Manager, Program Content | x154 | |
| Mason Perricone | Senior Producer, Digital Media | x206 | |
| Claire Pitts | Senior Manager, Member Product & Marketing | x157 |
National Teams & High Performance
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Kitt Carpenetti | VP, National Teams, Safety, & High Performance | x117 | |
| Katharina Elberti | Senior Manager, National Teams | x174 | |
| Lyric Feingold-Conaway | Coordinator, National Teams, Safety & High Performance | x178 | |
| Jillian Henry | Manager, Athlete Protection | x225 | |
| Skip Lichtfuss | Director, National Teams & High Performance | x182 | |
| Amy Markwort | Manager, National Team Development Program | x138 | |
| Bailey Speight | Manager, Sports Science | x155 | |
| Jason Vescovi | Director, Center for Sport Science | x181 |
Sport Growth and Development
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Silcott | VP, Sport Growth & Development | x151 | |
| Jesse Arline | Manager, Women’s Coach Development | x202 | |
| Liz Brush | Manager, Women’s Officials Development | x165 | |
| Matt Burke | Regional Manager, Midwest | x189 | |
| Lou Corsetti | Regional Director, Southeast | x190 | |
| Mark Eissele | Senior Manager, Sanctioning & Recognition | x169 | |
| Sarah Forrest | Manager, Sport Growth & Participation Advancement | x223 | |
| Gabe Fowler | Regional Manager, Pacific Southwest | x194 | |
| Harry Jacobs | Regional Director, North Atlantic | x220 | |
| Marty Joyner | Manager, Men’s Officials Development | x149 | |
| Caitlin Kelley | Senior Director, Sports Administration | x108 | |
| Steve Kirr | Senior Director, Regional Development | x122 | |
| Richard Levi | Manager, Men’s Coach Development | x129 | |
| Shawn Maloney | Regional Manager, Mountain | x193 | |
| Jesse Paynter | Regional Manager, New England | x171 | |
| Brittany Poist | Regional Manager, Mid-Atlantic | x188 | |
| Elizabeth Piper | Manager, Games Administration | x120 | |
| Lyn Porterfield | Regional Director, Pacific Northwest | x114 | |
| Jessica Rest | Regional Manager, Southwest | x218 | |
| Marisa Sergio | Regional Sales Coordinator | x221 |
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who invented basketball, football, hockey, figure skating, golf, lacrosse and baseball?
It often seems that some sports have existed since ancient times and are probably folk, which completely excludes any one inventor. But this is far from always the case. Find out how the famous rugby, figure skating and golf came to be.
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Who would have thought, but, for example, the game of lacrosse is older than the printing press, and golf was invented before the birth of Abraham Lincoln. The first book about figure skating was published before the independence of the United States. In general, sport is durable and constantly evolving, just like society itself. Here are the origins of probably the most popular sports in the 21st century.
1. Basketball
The only major American sport with a clearly identifiable inventor. James Naismith wrote the original 13 rules of the sport as part of a class assignment in December 1891 at the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) training school in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Born and educated in Canada, Naismith came to the US South to pursue physical education. Naismith aimed to create a game that could be played in gyms during the winter. The first ever basketball game was played on December 21, 1891 year.
2. American football (rugby)
Closely related to two ancient English sports, rugby and football (or association football), American football originated in the universities of North America, primarily in the United States, in the late 19th century .
The person responsible for the transition from the earlier rugby-like game to the American football we know today was Walter Camp, also known as the “Father of American Football”. As a Yale student and medical student from 1876 to 1881, Camp played linebacker and later took the position of head coach, pioneering many of the rules and innovations that have shaped the modern game.
3. Baseball
References to baseball-like games in the United States date back to the 18th century.
As with football, its closest ancestors are two games: lapta (a children’s game brought to New England by the colonists) and cricket.
In September 1845, a group of men from New York founded the New York Knickerbocker Baseball Club. One of them, volunteer firefighter and bank clerk Alexander Joy Cartwright, developed a new set of rules that would become the basis of modern baseball, calling for, among other things, a diamond field, foul lines, and the three-hit rule.
4. Lacrosse
Lacrosse, America’s oldest team sport, dates back to 1100 AD, when it was played by groups of Indian tribes, the Iroquois, in what is now New York and parts of Canada. Early versions of lacrosse matches involved hundreds of men and the use of wooden sticks, sometimes with mesh baskets or pockets attached, and small balls wrapped in deerskin.
Lacrosse continued to develop in Canada, where in 1859year it became a national sport. In 1867, George Beers, a Montreal dentist, wrote the first set of rules for the sport.
5. Figure skating
The earliest evidence of ice skating dates back to about 3000 BC, when the inhabitants of Scandinavia and Russia filed and turned the legs of large animals (horses, deer and sheep) into skates for winter them travel across frozen lakes and waterways.
The technical discipline of figure skating developed in 18th century Britain when people got more time for recreational activities. In 1772, the Englishman Robert Jones wrote the first figure skating textbook, A Treatise on Figure Skating, which offered instructions on how to create figures such as circles, serpentine lines, spirals, and figure eights on the ice.
6. Hockey
The origins of ice hockey go back to stick and ball games played in the Middle Ages or even in Ancient Greece and Egypt. Versions of the game developed in 18th-century Europe and soon spread to Canada and the United States.
According to the International Ice Hockey Federation, the first organized hockey game was played on March 3, 1875 between two teams of nine from the Montreal Victoria Skating Club.
