Lacrosse - Rules
Sixes lacrosse
As the chosen format for the 2028 LA Olympic Games, Sixes Lacrosse continues to grow across the world as a compact, accelerated version of the game with quick transitions and non-stop, high-scoring action.
England Lacrosse has created an ‘Introduction to Lacrosse’ activity cards pack with accompanying video series to bring the new Sixes format to new players.
The cards look at the principles of the game, the technical skills involved, activities & game-based practices and also covers the playing & officiating of a full-game situation.
Every card offers ideas for differentiation, progression, and questions to support the learning.
Men’s field
England Men are ranked 6th in the world after their performance at the 2023 Men's World Championship. They are also reigning European Champions after winning the 2016 European Championship. You can find the rules to the men’s field lacrosse game below.
Women’s field
England Senior Women are ranked 3rd in the world after winning the bronze medal at the 2022 Women's World Championship. They are also reigning European Champions, winning the 2024 European Championship. You can find the rules to the women’s field lacrosse game below.
box (Indoor)
England Box (indoor) Lacrosse are the reigning European Champions after their 1st place finish at the 2022 European Box Lacrosse Championship. They are also ranked 4th in the world following their performance at the 2019 Men’s World Indoor Lacrosse Championship. You can find the rules to the box (indoor) lacrosse game below.
MIXED
Mixed Lacrosse is a format that can be played by any gender and is considered the most social and inclusive version of the sport. The format uses an adapted version of the women’s field rules and is suitable for players of all abilities to get involved.
If you are looking for the rules and procedures played at a specific competition administered by England Lacrosse, please contact Lead for Competitions, Helen Amos; h.amos@englandlacrosse.co.uk or Lead for Events, Abi Merrill; a.merrill@englandlacrosse.co.uk