NEWS

05/13/2008

The Haudenosaunee National Women’s Lacrosse Team is currently seeking to fill the following positions in preparation for the IFWLA World Cup taking place in Czech Republic, 2009. All positions are commitments for the duration of one (1) year on a voluntary basis. Deadline for applications is MONDAY, June 16/08.

04/24/2008

All countries are asked to consider people who could be nominated for IFWLA Recognition Awards in 2008. These will be discussed by the Officers and recommended to Council in August 2008. Nominations should reach IFWLA VP Administration Sue Redfern (S.Clegg@roehampton.ac.uk) no later than June 1 and must be fully completed by the country making the nomination. [Details & Form]

04/24/2008

If any country wishes to nominate someone as an Honorary Member they should make their nomination to IFWLA VP Administration Sue Redfern (S.Clegg@roehampton.ac.uk) no later than no later than June 1, 2008 [Details] [Form].

Bids to host the Women's U19 World Championship in 2011 should be sent to IFWLA VP Administration Sue Redfern (S.Clegg@roehampton.ac.uk) no later than May 1 2008 for inclusion in the papers for the IFWLA conference. Bids should be relatively brief and cover the information in the world event guidelines. Countries submitting a formal bid, will have an opportunity to make an extended presentation at the IFWLA Competitions and Council meetings in Finland in August. (Please note that if there is any problem in meeting the deadline (eg because of a Board meeting in your country which is after that date) you should contact me as soon as possible to renegotiate.)

The dates are now confirmed for the ILF and IFWLA meetings in the summer in Lahti, Finland and for the General Assembly. More information will be forthcoming soon from both the Transition Board and from the IFWLA.

IFWLA 4 - 6 August (arrival on August 3rd)

IFWLA delegates will also be invited to stay on for an event on the evening of 7th.

Please note that if the decision is made to unify, these will be the FINAL meetings of the IFWLA.

(There will be no IFWLA meetings after World Cup in 2009 and there is no General Assembly in 2009).

A condensed version of the IFWLA Rules (2007-2010) has now been posted under the Resources link.

Notice to U-19 Teams: Approved Crosse Update -- Please note that the STX Ace is legal for IFWLA play only when strung with the STX Channel-V pocket.

We are searching for a coach, who can coach women’s and men’s lacrosse. They should have a great interest in both sports and be willing to spend at least one year in Hannover (Germany), with the option for a longer stay. (Details)

The IFWLA Officers are seeking nominations for someone who could take on a project of editing the STX newsletter for the IFWLA. (more ...)

Nominations are requested for the Vice President (Rules and Umpiring) to take office from summer 2007 as Susie Ganzenmuller completes her second term of office and is ineligible to stand for a further term in this office. (more ...)

World Cup 2009 awarded to Czech Republic - an exciting opportunity for developing European participants in world lacrosse.

History is made with three new countries being welcomed to IFWLA at the same conference -- Ireland and Haudenosaunee Nation as full members, and Korea as an associate member.

Lacrosse Scotland is looking for applications from National Squad Coaches, Managers and Support staff to work with the Scotland Senior, U21 and Home Scots Teams 2005-2007 (with potential to continue to 2009 World Cup). (more ...)

Looking to travel? The Ljubljana Dragons Lacrosse Club in Slovenija is looking for women's teams to come for an exhibition match in September to help promote the game!! For more information contact Steve Fish.

Friends of International Lacrosse (FOIL) are invited to a Buffet Breakfast Reception during World Cup week (Sunday, June 26th -- 8:30 to 10:30 AM) at the O’Callaghan Hotel. RSVP by June 5. (Invitation ...)

Recommendation on the Use of Eyewear for USA and International Teams (US Lacrosse)

The US Lacrosse Insurance/Risk Management Committee has recommended the following in reference to the use of appropriately certified eyewear for the women’s game. Eyewear has been mandated for use beginning in 2005 for anyone playing on a team based in the United States. (USL Women’s Lacrosse Rule Book). The wearing of ASTM certified/ PECC tested eyewear for international teams at US Lacrosse sanctioned events, while highly recommended, will not be mandated.

The list represents those crosses which have been submitted to the testing laboratory and have passed all specifications as set out in the revised rules. (View List ...)

Wales Women's World Cup Training Squad invites applications for Assistant Coach

US Lacrosse has announced that it will host the 2005 IFWLA World Cup at the prestigious United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland from Thursday, June 23rd to Sunday, July 3rd, 2005. (more ...)

RIH Orthopaedic Foundation, Inc.
RIH Orthopaedic Foundation, Inc. (www.rihof.org) offers official compliance testing for women’s lacrosse crosses as the authorized testing laboratory for the IFWLA. Both goalie and field player crosses will be tested to the 2003 IFWLA Field Crosse Specification Rule 3.