Why Lacrosse?

• Considered to be America’s first sport, lacrosse was invented by Native Americans, christened by the French and perfected by Canadians


• Lacrosse is an exhilarating, fast-paced sport that includes elements of basketball, soccer and hockey. It requires and rewards coordination and agility – not brawn. Quickness and speed are two of the most highly prized qualities in lacrosse players


• Boys and girls of all ages and athletic abilities can play lacrosse indoors or out – with no dedicated field or special structures required


• Lacrosse is the fastest-growing sport in the US and the fastest-growing sport at the NCAA level. According to the US Lacrosse Organization, in the last decade lacrosse has grown more than 500%, with nearly 200,000 registered participants.


• Sports Illustrated Journalist Alexander Wolff said, “As parents discover that lacrosse is more exciting than soccer, cheaper than ice hockey and not as dangerous as football, the game is getting a closer look.”


• S2S hopes that once kids get interested in a sport, they will continue to enjoy being active and playing lacrosse after school, in local clubs or as a school sport

“I have been thinking about joining lacrosse. Well, you guys made my decision final…Yes! It is way better than baseball! Please come again!”

— Student from California School for the Deaf in Fremont, Calif.

“More than 50,000 children at 111 schools have participated in the S2S program. That’s quite an achievement for a young nonprofit. The advantages of being fit extend to all aspects of a child’s life and we are determined to keep physical activity a part of their school day.”

— Denise Watkins, Washington Stealth Owner & S2S board member