Lacrosse - Scotland

History - Facts - Standings

History

• The game of Lacrosse was born of the North American Indian and was adapted and developed by the Canadians
• Lacrosse was often played to resolve conflicts and to give thanks to the Creator
• In the 1800s French pioneers began playing the game keenly
• In 1867 Canadian dentist, W. George Beers, standardized the game with the adoption of set field dimensions, limits to the number of players per team and other fundamental rules
• Nowadays, men's and women's lacrosse remain two distinct forms of the same game and are played under different rules
• Current women's rules limit stick and body contact, therefore, require little protective equipment