Jamaica Lacrosse Association

Jamaica Lacrosse Association
SportLacrosse
JurisdictionNational
Founded2013 (2013)
AffiliationWorld Lacrosse
Affiliation date2013
Regional affiliationPALA (Americas)
Official website
jamaicalacrosse.net
Jamaica

The Jamaica Lacrosse Association (JLA) is the governing body for lacrosse in the Jamaica.

History

The Jamaica Lacrosse Association (JLA) was established in April 2013 by Dwight Clarke and Calbert Hutchinson. The pair was selected by a development officer from a world sporting body for their the international volunteer groups and education to help introduce lacrosse in Jamaica.[1][2]

The organization launched a lacrosse program for high school students within the same year.[3] In October 2013, the JLA became a member of the then-Federation of International Lacrosse (later renamed as World Lacrosse).[1] At the 2017 Taino Cup, there are six boys and four girls teams.[4]

The JLA had its men's national field lacrosse team make their World Lacrosse Men's Championship in the 2018 edition in Netanya, Israel.[5] The team finished 13th place.[6] The women's team qualified for their first World Women's Championship, the 2022 edition in Towson, Maryland via the November 2019 Pan American Lacrosse Association Qualifier [7]

In 2023, the JLA with the backing of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) hosted the Pan-American Lacrosse Association (PALA) Sixes Cup, a lacrosse sixes competition.[8]

Jamaica hosted the first-ever Pan-American Men's Lacrosse Championship in Kingston in August 2026.[9][10]

In August 2026, Jamaica qualified for the 2027 World Lacrosse Championships in Tokyo, Japan. [11]

References

  1. 1 2 "Estonia and Jamaica Newest FIL Members". World Lacrosse. 18 November 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  2. ↑ Daniels, Calvin (1 August 2023). "Sports This Week - Men's World Lacrosse: Surprising wins for underdog Jamaicans". SaskToday.ca.
  3. ↑ Silvera, Maurice (18 April 2019). "Jamaica Lacrosse Association seeks funds for U-19 women's team". Jamaica Star. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  4. ↑ Laman, Glen. "The KC lacrosse team gears up for competition". KC Times. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Errol Wilson Named Team Jamaica Head Coach". Inside Lacrosse. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  6. ↑ ""Jamaica isn't a country to mess around with" – inside one of the best starts in San Diego". World Lacrosse. 24 June 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "Jamaica's Women's Lacrosse Team Makes History". Caribbean National Weekly. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "JOA to support Pan American Lacrosse CH". Inside The Games. 18 November 2025. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  9. ↑ Bryce, Gregory (18 August 2026). "Jamaica run rampant in Pan Am Lacrosse opener". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "Jamaica Makes Winning Start At Pan Am Men's Lacrosse Championship". Radio News Jamaica. 18 August 2026. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  11. ↑ https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20260822/hummingbirdz-seal-spot-jamaica-qualify-2027-world-lacrosse-championship
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