SPARKS, Md. — USA Lacrosse is set to open its first training event dedicated to the new Sixes discipline, developed by World Lacrosse, beginning today.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – World Lacrosse is today introducing the name, brand identity and first phase of technical resources for the new 6 v 6 discipline that has been developed through a comprehensive consultation, trial and refinement process involving players, coaches, officials and leaders of lacrosse around the world. The new discipline of lacrosse will be formally known as World Lacrosse Sixes. On a more conversational or familiar basis, the new discipline will be referred to as Sixes.