There is nothing better then a World Championship...in any sport. But for me a World Championship in Lacrosse? - Even Better.
- Raise your hand if you knew there is a World Lacrosse Championship going on this week
- Raise your hand again if you knew it is in Oshawa.
The Women's World Cup for Lacrosse is taking place in Oshawa, Ontario this week. Not only that it is the 100th anniversary of Women's International Lacrosse.
Canada has a very strong team in this event, but as always will be in tough against the USA team.
Pool A has the 5 strongest teams, but it is great to see so many teams entered.
In Pool A you have United States, Australia, Canada, England and Wales.
Here are the key games coming up for the Canadians.
8pm Canada vs Aussies - Fri July 12
6pm Canada vs England - Sat July 13
8pm Canada vs USA - Tue July 16
Finals on Sat July 20.
Having coached women's field lacrosse and watched quite a bit, I can tell you this is an exciting, strategic sport, played by great athletes at a high level.
If you can make some time - head to Oshawa and cheer the girls on.
Here is the website to follow along. Check out all the teams entered.
***Announcement***
At the other end of the spectrum.....next year the World Championships for men will be held in Denver, Colorado (home of my sister). Myself and the rest of the Molson Canadians will be taking part in this event (in the really old division).
To get ready, we are once again going to Lake Placid to participate in their great tournament and to prepare for that we are going to play a couple of practice games this Saturday in Burlington at City View Park. We play at 10 am and 1pm.
Here is my advice....if you want to see some really exciting lacrosse....make the drive to Oshawa and cheer on the Women.
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