Lacrosse (the game often linked to Catholic culture in Canada)

Lacrosse is a team sport originating from Indigenous North American traditions, now played worldwide. It involves two teams competing to score goals by passing a small rubber ball inside a netted stick called a lacrosse stick or crosse. Players run on a field, using the crosse to catch, carry, and pass the ball, aiming to outscore the opponents. The game emphasizes speed, agility, and teamwork, with physical contact regulated by rules. In Canada, lacrosse holds cultural significance and is recognized as the national summer sport, reflecting its deep roots in Indigenous heritage and its broader popularity in the country.