Iroquois Nationals

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Iroquois Nationals are a lacrosse team consisting of members of the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy that competes in international competition.[1] The team was admitted to the International Lacrosse Federation (ILF) in 1990. It is the only Native American team sanctioned to compete in any sport internationally.[1]

In 2006, the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Program signed a partnership with Nike, Inc. in which Nike will provide the Nationals with Nike-brand uniforms, clothing, footwear, and other equipment, and team members will assist in the research and development of sustainable sportswear that uses non-toxic dyes and biodegradable organic cotton.[1][2]

[edit] World Championship record

The Iroquois Nationals began competing in the World Lacrosse Championship in 1998.

  • 1998 - 4th
  • 2002 - 4th
  • 2006 - 4th

They have also been competing in the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship since the first in 2003.

  • 2003 - 2nd
  • 2007 - 2nd

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ a b c Fryling, Kevin (2006-07-27). Nike deal promotes Native American wellness, lacrosse. University of Buffalo Reporter. Retrieved on 2006-07-28.
  2. ^ Nikebiz.com (2006-05-04). Nike Begins Historic Partnership With The Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Organization. Press release. Nike, Inc.. Retrieved on 2006-07-31.

[edit] External links


 This article relating to Indigenous peoples of North America is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.


 This lacrosse-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.