1. NLax
Our Vision for Top Sport
in Dutch Lacrosse

2. Background and history
 Lacrosse is one of the oldest team sports in the world being
played in one form or another for almost 1000 years and
originating with Native Americans in Canada
 Lacrosse is flourishing at an international level with the sport
establishing itself particularly in Europe and East Asia
 Over 1000000 players worldwide; 30-40000 in Europe
 2013 Women’s Lacrosse World Cup (Canada): 20 countries
 2014 Men’s Lacrosse World Cup (USA): 40 countries

3. Dutch Involvement
 In 2000 the sport was introduced in the Netherlands
 It has now become the Netherlands’ fastest growing team sport
with over 850 players in 25 clubs and an estimated 25% yearly
growth
 In 2012 the Netherlands hosted the Lacrosse European
Championships in Amsterdam

4. We Have a Dream
To become a world class
lacrosse country in 15 years

5. Fulfilling the Dream
 Create sustainable programs for men and women’s
top sport
 Integrate international participation initiatives into the
programs
 By 2018 consistently rank within the top 3 European
lacrosse countries.
 By 2023 consistently rank within the global top 6
lacrosse countries
 By 2028 be prepared for introduction of lacrosse in the
possible 2028 ‘Dutch’ Olympic Games and
consistently rank within the global top 3 lacrosse
countries

6. Development Programs
 WDNT and MDNT Development Programs are open to
everyone
 Besides players, development programs target coaches
and parents
 The programs are the breeding grounds for the national
teams
 The programs provide a framework for international
participation initiatives
 The programs are self-sustaining

7. Program Funding
 Fund Raising Initiatives by Development Program Participants
 Contributions by the lacrosse community
 Crowd Funding (Donations) for Initiatives at both team and individual
level
 Corporate Sponsoring
 Players Fees of Selected Players for Initiatives

8. First NLax Initiative
2013 Women’s Lacrosse World Cup
July 10 - 20 2013
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

9. 2013 Women’s Lacrosse World Cup
 This year’s most important sporting event in Canada involving
both Canada and the Netherlands
 An excellent platform for companies with Canadian-Dutch ties
as well as well-wishes with Canadian-Dutch roots to support the
Canadian-Dutch relationship

10. Player Commitments
 Willing and able to participate in training and the World
Championship
 Willing and able to participate in fund raising activities at both
the individual and team level and to act as ambassadors for the
team
 Target funding by Players/Sponsors/NLax Program: 30K/30K/30K

11. Women’s Dutch National Team Lacrosse
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