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International Olympic Committee Grants Full Recognition to World Lacrosse

World Lacrosse has been given full recognition by the International Olympic Committee during the IOC Session in Tokyo, ensuring that it remains a member of the Association of IOC Recognized International Sports Federations and making it eligible to receive financial support through the IOC Development Program. The announcement means World Lacrosse can continue to grow […]

Posted On : July 21, 2021 By : Matt Traub

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Kim Rogers Named Director of Events for World Lacrosse

Kim Rogers has been hired as director of events for World Lacrosse where she will oversee the planning and delivery of world championships and other events conducted by the international federation. In the new role she will work with Competition Director Fiona Clark, the organizing committees for various World Lacrosse world championships and World Lacrosse […]

Posted On : May 18, 2021 By : Jason Gewirtz

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World Lacrosse Names New COO

Eric Parthen, who has led multiple sports organizations during his career of more than two decades, will be the new chief operating officer of World Lacrosse. Parthen’s appointment was announced by World Lacrosse Chief Executive Officer Jim Scherr. World Lacrosse is the international federation for men’s and women’s lacrosse as recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Parthen […]

Posted On : February 20, 2020 By : Matt Traub

Atlas' Pat Young cradles the ball while under pressure from Redwoods' Patrick Harbeson during a Premier Lacrosse League game in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Photo: Damian Strohmeyer/AP Images for Premier Lacrosse League

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A Turning Point for Lacrosse

Lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, and it’s making gains internationally as well. On the global front, lacrosse has grown to 62 nations fielding programs in 2018, up from the 18 that participated in 2002, according to Jim Scherr, CEO of World Lacrosse. And it’s been one of the fastest-growing […]

Posted On : June 6, 2019 By : John Conroy

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International Federation Rebrands as World Lacrosse

The international federation for lacrosse has announced a rebrand to World Lacrosse, along with a new logo for the organization that less than six months ago received provisional recognition from the International Olympic Committee. In addition, the federation announced that it was placing its international headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The former International Lacrosse Federation […]

Posted On : May 6, 2019 By : Jason Gewirtz

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Daryl Seibel Named FIL Chief Brand and Communications Officer

Olympic sports veteran Daryl Seibel has been named chief brand and communications officer for the Federation of International Lacrosse, weeks after the International Olympic Committee gave provisional recognition to the sport. Seibel, the former communications director for the U.S. Olympic Committee, was hired by FIL Chief Executive Officer Jim Scherr, who is the former CEO of […]

Posted On : December 13, 2018 By : Jason Gewirtz

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IOC Grants Provisional Recognition to Federation of International Lacrosse

The Federation of International Lacrosse has received provisional three-year recognition from the International Olympic Committee, a step in the sport’s potential future inclusion at the Olympic Games. The designation also allows the FIL to receive funding from the IOC and apply for development programs. “The IOC executive board’s decision to provisionally recognize FIL has created a major […]

Posted On : November 30, 2018 By : Jason Gewirtz

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Jim Scherr Named CEO of the Federation of International Lacrosse

Jim Scherr has been named as the first CEO of the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL). Scherr, the former CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee, will begin…

Posted On : May 24, 2017 By : Staff

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