Lacrosse

Currently one of the fastest growing sports in America, the game of lacrosse actually has its roots in the history, culture and customs of the First Nations tribes. Today, Indian Summer invites you to experience the action and excitement of a more traditional version of lacrosse through a schedule of exhibition matches, competitions, skills camps and educational programs.

The name "lacrosse" actually comes from a French Jesuit Missionary, Jean de Brebeuf, who wrote the account of his own experience with the game while living among the Iroquois as early as 1636. For centuries, Native Americans played variations of the modern game, according to the specific rules and traditions of their individual tribe. Unlike today's game, fields were rarely defined by boundaries and could be as big as a square mile with countless players participating.

Below is a complete schedule of lacrosse-related activities taking place at the Indian Summer Festival. We invite you and your family to experience the traditional version of the game as well as the contemporary rules of play.

SATURDAY
HONOR GAME - MEDICINE GAME, Saturday, 1:00pm
Traditional no pads game. The game is played in honor of someone each year and serves as a healing game. Family members are present at the game and the game is played in the spirit of honored person. The game will be in honor of our Veterans, active military personnel and first responders.

Games are typically played up to a preset number of goals. Goals are scored by hitting the post. Once a goal is scored, the scoring player then goes to the sideline and removes a piece of cloth from the cross bar, and presents it to a family member or person on the sideline in "honor of them". Play hard and fast! Natural rules of competition.

SATURDAY
CHUMASH TOURNAMENT Saturday Before and After the Honor
Chumash Tournament: Three-on-three games. Each team can have five players. Games are played on a field 50yds x 30 yds with a 1'x 6' net. Games will run all day on three fields north of the front gate to Summer Fest Grounds. Level of play includes: Youth 4-6th grade, youth 7 & 8th grade, high school JV & varsity, and adult (18+).

Demonstrations will occur on Friday night at 7:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm.

Teams can be established and entered into the tournament ($85) or players can sign up as individuals ($20) and be placed on a team based on age. Participants will receive free admission to the festival and food tickets.

Chumash Rules can be found by visiting the Rock-it Pocket website. Complete the Registration Form. Please turn in prior to the event. Registration is available at the location half hour prior to the start time.

Location:
Henry Maier Summerfest Grounds
Lakefront-Lincoln Memorial Drive
Lake Shore Park
Milwaukee, WI

Contact:
Robin Buckley

Phone: (414)333-3049
Email: hot4lax@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.hot4lax.com