Lacrosse test Flashcards
What did the Indians call the game originally?
Bagataway
At the beginning how many men might take part & how far apart were the goals?
1500 men
1/2 a mile apart
What did the lacrosse stick remind the French Canadians of?
A bishops crosier
When were official rules established?
1867
What three sports is lacrosse made up of?
Basketball, soccer, and hockey
Where and when was the first college team established?
New York University in 1877
The nations first high school teams were…
Philips Academy, Philips Exeter Academy, and Lawrenceville School
When were the nations first high school teams established?
1882
How many college and high school lacrosse teams are there in the country?
College- 400
High School- 1200
When was the first women’s lacrosse game?
1890
Where and when was the first women’s lacrosse team established?
- Miss Rosabelle Sinclair made the team in Bryn Mawr School
How many players are in a men’s lacrosse game?
10
How many players are in a women’s lacrosse game?
12
YES OR NO: Does women’s lacrosse allow body contact?
NO
YES OR NO: A goal does not count if it is shot in the crease.
YES
