Lacrosse, also known as Baggataway, was a form of sport and recreation that the First Nations also used for ceremonial and religious purposes. Lacrosse also was used for training for war, to heal the sick and used to honor the dead. This First Nations sport can be seen as being a sport that addresses all parts of life. Firstly, Aboriginals excelled in this team sport when they won many Dominion Championships from 1867 to 1880 (Cosentino, 1998, p.…
In the article titled “Face-Off on the playing Field,” Judith B. Stamper explorers the issue of female athletes competing on traditional boys’ sports teams. First, stamper explains how opponents argue that girls are not aggressive enough. They say that playing contact sports like football and wrestling put girls at risk of serious physical harm. The author also reports that some male athletes are uncomfortable having physical contact with girls. Some boys feel that it is wrong or ungentlemanly to be aggressive toward girls.…
There are many reasons why Keeling Pilaro should not play on an girls team. One reason why he should't play is because Keeling is to skilled for all the girls in his team and the other team too. Another reason is because when Keeling and his team play other teams the parents think it's not fair because Keeling is a boy and he is too skilled. Also people question if Keeling is too skilled to play on an all girls team, so the girls might feel a little upset when playing against Keeling's team. This is why people think Keeling should not play on an all girls team.…
To do this, a girls-only mite program was started which was a big step for girls hockey. These teams brought girls ranging from ages four to eight into the…
The game was not originally played to win but for religious purposes. The game of lacrosse was not just a game in the beginning. This game had special meaning to the creators of the game. “Begun as guh-chee-gwuh-ai…
The History of Lacrosse Lacrosse is one of the oldest sports still being played to this day. The history of lacrosse dates back to the early 16th century around 400 years ago. Lacrosse was first played by the Native American more specifically the Algonquian tribe. The game was played in the St. Lawrence River Valley area first and then spread to the other tribes from the east to west. The game wasn’t only meant to toughen up young warriors for war but also for “fun and spritual reasons” (Claydon).…
A.J Tarpley, a 23-year-old undrafted free agent linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, intercepted Ryan Fitzpatrick to win the game and keep the New York Jets from making the playoffs. Little did he know that biggest play of his young career would be his last. Two weeks ago Tarpley announced his retirement because of concussions. He had suffered his third and fourth concussions last season while playing in only fourteen games. His third concussion occurred during training camp last summer, when he was trying to make the team.…
Winnit wanted to put up a statue to show his religion, but he put it right in front of another religious statue. Official take it down thus making Winnit mad, so he files a lawsuit demanding to put it back up. The District court ruled in favor of the officials saying that it wasn’t a violation of freedom of exercise of religion, and if the troll was kept would act as government speech, which is a violation of the First Amendment. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals disagreed with both the District and eventually the Supreme Court. I have a dissenting opinion with the majority with the Supreme Court.…
Men’s lacrosse is different from women's lacrosse in multiple ways. In women's lacrosse physical contact is not allowed in their game unlike the men’s game. In addition, field size and the type of sticks used are different. The game for women is a lot harder than the men's game. Women's lacrosse has been gaining population said by James Hinkson and Joe Lombardi “Women’s field lacrosse is exploding in popularity.”…
Lacrosse Should Be For Everyone Growing up I learned that not many people in Merced County actually know what lacrosse is. Lacrosse is a field sport, just like soccer; there are goal areas on both sides of the field. Players have chest pads a helmet like football and a lacrosse stick.…
Next school year at Hubbard High School, a lacrosse team should be added for students that want to play it. Lacrosse is both a fun and competitive sport. It would work out great because the students at Hubbard High School are very competitive and would love to try a new sport. Having a new sport team can open up many opportunities, it can give students a new sport to try, and possibly students will make new friends.…
Ever since I was old enough to walk I have been playing lacrosse. My whole family is heavily involved with the sport. My dad played throughout high school and college and has coached for 10 years. My older brother and younger sister, also play. Lacrosse is one of my greatest passions.…
60 minutes to play, a lifetime to remember. The fastest game on two feet. Go hard or go home. Risk everything, fear nothing. Lacrosse is known nationwide for it’s rich history, somewhat violent nature, loyal fans, and skilled players.…
Watching the ball leave my teammate’s stick, fly through the air, and land in my stick was only the beginning of my love for lacrosse. Now, every time I shoot the ball and it strikes the back of the net, I remember the first time I played lacrosse and I am extremely grateful for it. I knew from the moment I picked up a stick, that I had a future and I would need to work extremely hard to become the best player I could be. Although I was not able to catch or throw my first time practicing, I kept pushing myself and evolved into the strong player I am today. After a surprising moment during my sophomore year of high school, my love for lacrosse was never the same and the respect I have for the sport and other players has grown immensely.…
Hungry for Change Why is it that law mandates public school meals have a minimum calorie intake, but not a maximum? This owes itself to the fact that when nutrition standards were established for public schools, it was to solve the problem of undernourishment. The majority of school aged children used to walk to school, played more outside, and were more active in sports. This resulted in children burning more calories than school meals provided.…