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Building for the Future
Stronger Together
In 2023, eight organizations representing lacrosse thought leaders in the United States announced the formation of ELEVATE28 — a group with publicly-stated mission to double the country’s participation in the sport to four million annual players by the end of the decade.
Athletes Unlimited, Intercollegiate Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Association, Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association, J Tsai Sports, National Lacrosse League, Premier Lacrosse League, USA Lacrosse and World Lacrosse have signed a charter, pledging to unify, communicate and support one another to reach their shared goal.
Sticks in Hands
Our Why & How
Why We are Doing This?
- We believe lacrosse changes lives and that every community in America should have access to the game.
How Will We Do This?
- Rally behind each other's efforts, such as National Celebrate Lacrosse Week. This annual USA Lacrosse-led event includes free PickUp & Play clinics around the country with the vast percentage of the parents/guardians of the participants having no lacrosse backgrounds.
- Maximize the number of individuals that one stick can effect by working with schools and multi-sport organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs, Parks & Rec Departments and YMCAs to introduce players to the sport.
- Increase exposure to the sport through broadcast and digital channels, helping drive additional investment in the sport's infrastructure.
- Leverage the visibility from lacrosse's inclusion in the LA28 Olympics to spur additional growth.
Get Involved
- It starts with a stick - a gift of $28 or more helps put sticks in the hands of kids.
- Become a USA Lacrosse member.
- Help your local lacrosse organization host an introductory clinic. USA Lacrosse regional managers can help facilitate.
- Attend a high school, college or pro lacrosse game in person ... and bring a friend!