Lacrosse Information
Explore comprehensive lacrosse information specific to Coastal Virginia and the 757 area in this General Information category. Discover details about local teams, leagues, tournaments, and more, ensuring you stay informed about all things lacrosse in this vibrant region.
You Are a Leader: Everyday Acts of Positive Leadership
Leadership is not reserved for those with titles, office nameplates, or teams reporting to them. True leadership goes beyond corporate structures and job descriptions. It resides in the choices individuals make, in the character they demonstrate, and in the way they impact others.
Virginia Beach Sportsplex
The Virginia Beach Sportsplex is a 6,000-seat stadium with six corporate suites, two large locker rooms, an enclosed media area, concession stands, and an outdoor covered gazebo. We are located in the VB Sports District and only a few miles away from the Oceanfront and Town Center.
How to Become a Referee
Any adult or player who has entered high school is eligible to referee our youth-level games. All referees are provided extensive training via the Officials/Referees training program. Referees are compensated for their time but are responsible for providing their uniforms. All you have to do is co…
Virginia Beach Schools
The following are the schools that fall into the Beach Area for many of the local recreational lacrosse leagues. Players from these schools/neighborhoods would be placed on the age-appropriate teams participating in these leagues.
Sponsorship Opportunities
757 has great sponsorship opportunities and is actively seeking community sponsors to bolster our local players and lacrosse programs. Established in 2007, 757 comprises dedicated volunteers who coach and manage high school and youth lacrosse teams in Virginia Beach and the surrounding 757 zip cod…
Historical Timeline
Lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing team sports in the United States. Youth participation in the sport has grown over 138% since 2001 to nearly 300,000. No sport has grown faster at the high school level over the last 10 years and there are now an estimated 228,000 high school players.
Lacrosse History
Lacrosse was invented by Native North Americans. Its name was dehuntshigwa’es in Onondaga (“men hit a rounded object”), da-nah-wah’uwsdi in Eastern Cherokee (“little war”), Tewaarathon in Mohawk language (“ little brother of war”), and baaga ‘adowe in Ojibwe (“ bump hips”).
