International
Federation of Women’s Lacrosse
Associations (IFWLA)
Homepage: http://www.womenslacrosse.org/
Rules and regulations: http://www.womenslacrosse.org/RESOURCES.shtml
History:
Organized in 1972, the International
Federation of Women's Lacrosse Associations
(IFWLA) aims to promote and develop
women’s lacrosse throughout
the world. Inaugural members include
Australia, England, Scotland, Wales
and USA.
IFWLA has been organizing the sport’s
World Cup every four years since 1982.
The USA has reigned the World Cup
since the beginning, except in 1986
where they were defeated by Australia.
Efforts are underway for the conduct
of the seventh IFWLA World Cup in
2005.
To date, IFWLA has 10 member nations
participating in World Cup competitions,
including Canada, US, Scotland, England,
Wales, Sweden, Germany, Czech Republic,
Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
As of late, IFWLA has experienced
significant increase in member countries
as lacrosse continues to increase
its popularity in the international
scene. IFWLA has also been receiving
significant interest from various
Asian, European, and South American
countries: proof to its looming major
presence in the international sporting
scene.
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