Our Sport

With its roots steeped in historical mystery, the game of Lacrosse is an fast and exciting. In New zealand and around the world it's experiencing explosive growth, with players nationwide enjoying its vibrant culture, tradition, and community.
 

It was first played by the indigenous tribes people of North America and it’s original name was ‘Baggataway’. Described as the “fastest game on two feet”. If you needed to compare it to other sports, you would find the best elements of basketball, soccer and hockey wrapped into one; appealing to players and fans alike.

The History of Lacrosse in New Zealand travels backs early as 1885, where teams were actively competing all over the country up until World War 1.  In 2000 a few English and American ex-pats found each other through searching links in New Zealand to their favourite sport. Their reluctance to give up their extra appendages (their lacrosse sticks) instigated the passion to resurect and grow the sport in New Zealand.

In 2000, the New Zealand Lacrosse Association ('NZLA') was formed to govern men's lacrosse in New Zealand. 2001 the New Zealand Women’s Lacrosse Association (‘NZWLA’) was formed and a women’s league was established. 

In 2021, the NZLA and NZWLA merged to form one govering body - New Zealand Lacrosse.