NLaxOur Vision for Top Sport

in Dutch Lacrosse

Lacrosse is one of the oldest team sports in the world being played in one form or another for almost 1000 years and originating with Native Americans in Canada

Lacrosse is flourishing at an international level with the sport establishing itself particularly in Europe and East Asia

Over 1000000 players worldwide; 30-40000 in Europe 2013 Women’s Lacrosse World Cup (Canada): 20 countries 2014 Men’s Lacrosse World Cup (USA): 40 countries

Background and history

In 2000 the sport was introduced in the Netherlands It has now become the Netherlands’ fastest growing team

sport with over 850 players in 25 clubs and an estimated 25% yearly growth

In 2012 the Netherlands hosted the Lacrosse European Championships in Amsterdam

Dutch Involvement

To become a world class lacrosse country in 15 years

We Have a Dream

Create sustainable programs for men and women’s top sport

Integrate international participation initiatives into the programs

By 2018 consistently rank within the top 3 European lacrosse countries.

By 2023 consistently rank within the global top 6 lacrosse countries

By 2028 be prepared for introduction of lacrosse in the possible 2028 ‘Dutch’ Olympic Games and consistently rank within the global top 3 lacrosse countries

Fulfilling the Dream

WDNT and MDNT Development Programs are open to everyone

Besides players, development programs target coaches and parents

The programs are the breeding grounds for the national teams

The programs provide a framework for international participation initiatives

The programs are self-sustaining

Development Programs

Fund Raising Initiatives by Development Program Participants

Contributions by the lacrosse community

Crowd Funding (Donations) for Initiatives at both team and individual level

Corporate Sponsoring

Players Fees of Selected Players for Initiatives

Program Funding

First NLax Initiative

2013 Women’s Lacrosse World Cup

July 10 - 20 2013 Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

This year’s most important sporting event in Canada involving both Canada and the Netherlands

An excellent platform for companies with Canadian-Dutch ties as well as well-wishes with Canadian-Dutch roots to support the Canadian-Dutch relationship

2013 Women’s Lacrosse World Cup

Willing and able to participate in training and the World Championship

Willing and able to participate in fund raising activities at both the individual and team level and to act as ambassadors for the team

Target funding by Players/Sponsors/NLax Program: 30K/30K/30K

Player Commitments

Women’s Dutch National Team Lacrosse

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