1. The information in this Power Point deck will help you create presentations to pitch lacrosse in schools or solicit donors/sponsors. *Note: You need to view this as a slide show presentation in order to click on the links provided in the slides.

2. Mission
US Lacrosse provides national leadership, structure and resources to fuel the sport’s growth and enrich the experience of participants. 2

3. Local Support
US Lacrosse is represented by 68 local chapters covering 45 states. They are there to help you! Visit

4. “Lacrosse Is Actually America’s Fastest-Growing Sport.
In the past decade, participation in high-school lacrosse has exploded….it’s really America’s sport of the future.”
-BuzzFeed 2014 4 4

5. Participation & Growth
Pull information from the US Lacrosse Participation Survey to create slides with information about the growth of the sport.
The US Lacrosse Participation Report is produced annually to monitor participation at different levels of the sport across the country. This report counts only participation on organized teams and does not include leisure-time play of lacrosse.
US Lacrosse uses data from the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Federation of State High School Associations, Laxpower.com, reports compiled by US Lacrosse regional staff members, and its own membership records to produce this report.
2016 US Lacrosse Participation Report
2015 US Lacrosse Participation Report
2014 US Lacrosse Participation Report
2013 US Lacrosse Participation Report
2012 US Lacrosse Participation Report
2011 US Lacrosse Participation Report

6. Helpful Videos
Use videos from the US Lacrosse YouTube site to promote lacrosse during your presentations.
*Note: in order to click on the links to the videos, you need to view this in the Slide Show mode, or right click and edit the hyperlink to copy/paste the URL in your web browser.
About US Lacrosse video clip
About the Sport video clip
This is Lacrosse video
Game On: The National Campaign for Lacrosse
Getting Started: New Lacrosse Coaches
US Lacrosse Coaching Education Program Intro

7. Safety
Pull information from the US Lacrosse Health & Safety page to include in your presentation. The Health & Safety section of the US Lacrosse website has helpful articles, links and contact information regarding lacrosse safety, access to concussion awareness programs, tips on nutrition, heat and hydration, risk management and emergency plans, age-appropriate athlete development and injury prevention and conditioning. Health & Safety

8. Education & Training
A safe and positive playing experience starts by knowing the rules and how to appropriately and effectively coach, officiate and play the game.
Coaches and officials need effective training - through US Lacrosse's certified training programs - to ensure athlete safety. Read more about USL's Coaching Education Program
US Lacrosse also commits significant resources to the proper training of officials for both the men's and women's game. Read more about USL's Officials Training Program
Women's lacrosse differs greatly from men's lacrosse and should not be played or taught the same way. Learn the differences to keep the game safe.
To keep things safe, all lacrosse participants have a responsibility to know the rules...parents and players included! Most injuries occur as a result of rule infractions. Know the rules and participate in US Lacrosse's campaigns for fair and safe play. Men's & Women's Rules

9. Boys Equipment Articles and Information
Equipment Description
Field Player Equipment Video
Goalie Equipment Video
Helmet Fitting Tips
USL Position Statement on Helmets
USL Position Statement on Mouth guards
USL Position Statement on NCAA Stick Specs
NOCSAE Standards for Helmets with Faceguards
Men's Rules

10. Girls Equipment Articles and Information
Equipment Description
Women's Rules
Women's Headgear Standard Approved
Talking Points About Headgear
Legal Sticks
Approved Eyewear List
USL Position Statement on Eyewear
Research Abstract: Effectiveness of the Women's Lacrosse Eyewear Mandate

11. Your Team
Put your team name as the title and explain what you have done already to help form this team such as: developing your mission, vision, and goals; securing some or all of necessary funding, player interest and leadership, trained coaches and officials; creating a board and booster club. Also provide participation statistics fro the team if applicable, and what you anticipate future growth to be.

12. Funding and Support for this team
Explain how you will fund and support the cost of this team with recommendations and ideas from the New Start manual

13. US Lacrosse and Community Support
Explain how you will use the support of US Lacrosse, your local US Lacrosse Chapter and any other outside support such as sponsors to start and support your team. See the information about US Lacrosse Chapters in your New Start manual.

14. Proposed Timeline
You’ll want to show that you are organized and have a plan for forming your team. Present a proposed timeline of events (including due dates for registration, recruiting coaches, meeting dates, fundraising events etc and a proposed game schedule.

15. School Support
Explain what you will now need from the school and/or town-remember make it as easy as possible to say yes!

16. Acknowledgements
Be sure to thank the proper people for their time, for listening and for their consideration, and others who have helped you get started. Be sure to also list your contact information at the end of the presentation.

17. Thank You
Insert Organization Website, Contact Information and Pictures (if available)