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Sport | Box lacrosse |
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Founded | 2006 |
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Headquarters | Charlotte, NC |
Official website | usindoorlacrosse.org |
US Indoor Lacrosse (USIL) is an American junior box lacrosse organization that manages national player development and international competition. Founded in 2006, USIL creates opportunities for players, teams, coaches, [1] and referees to participate and advance in the sport through international and national events, and educational programs. USIL selects and trains teams that compete in all International Indoor Junior Lacrosse (IIJL) events, including the World Junior Lacrosse Championship.
Originally formed in 2006 to manage the United States national indoor lacrosse team, USIL operated under a contract with USA Lacrosse. After the contract ended [2] in 2014, USIL shifted its focus to developing a junior pathway and expanding participation in the sport. The organization now oversees U16, U18, and Junior teams that compete in IIJL Championship events, providing opportunities for young athletes to gain international experience.
The United States, under USIL, won their first IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship in 2023, defeating Canada 10-7 in the gold medal game. [3] [4]
USIL hosted the 2023 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship in Erie, Pennsylvania, the first time the tournament was held outside of Canada. [5]
USIL operates under three main objectives:
USIL runs several programs focused on developing the sport of indoor lacrosse:
The mission of US Indoor Lacrosse is to expand participation in box lacrosse, promote the sport, and help athletes achieve competitive success. Through these efforts, USIL seeks to support the growth and development of the sport at all levels. [6]