Long Island Lacrosse Lacrosse on Long Island, New York
Long Island Lacrosse Teams and Leagues
The following is a list of lacrosse teams, leagues and sports information for the Long Island, NY area
Lacrosse is a competitive team sport of ten players of men, or twelve players of women on each team. Participants play on a field and use a long-handled stick or racket, called the crosse with a netted pouch. Players use the rackets to catch and throw the ball with the objective of landing the ball in the goal of the opposing team.
The word "la crosse" is a French term, but the sport was originally created by American Indians. Lacrosse is a popular sport in North America and Canada especially during the summer months. In recent years, the sport has gained recognition on Long Island, New York with lacrosse being integrated into high school and college sports programs.
Long Island Lizards, MLL is a Major League Lacrosse team. The professional lacrosse team is based on Long Island, New York. The teams' home games are generally played at Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale. The Long Island Lizards have won several MLL Champions and American Division Championships since the team was founded in 2001.
Goettelmann Says He Will Return in 2011 Lacrosse Magazine Online Goettelmann is a wholesale insurance broker in New York and resides in Garden City on Long Island. He has two young kids and another on the way with his ...
Principal in tent is intent on winning contest cash The Villager Some of the top vote-getters are running radio commercials, and the first-place school in Great Neck, Long Island, is giving away eight iPads. ...
More Long-Time Head Boys' Lacrosse Coaches Step Down LaxPower In over 30 years of coaching, Cuozzo's teams won 8 New York State championships, 16 Long Island championships, 33 county championships, and 34 division ...
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