Fast Break, an initiative that started in 2005, is designed to infuse a fledgling lacrosse area with resources to launch the sport from the roots up through educating coaches, officials, players and administrators.

Fast Break targets an area which has a limited amount of lacrosse being played, but displays strong enthusiasm for the sport and a willingness to learn and work with US Lacrosse to grow the game responsibly. A Fast Break area should be ready to embrace US Lacrosse, membership within our organization and the resources which are associated with recognition as a US Lacrosse Chapter.

Local interest in becoming a US Lacrosse Chapter led the Fast Break Initiative committee to identify the first target area as the state of Louisiana. Events in New Orleans and Shreveport introduced lacrosse to nearly 400 adults and youths through demonstration games, player and coach clinic sessions, a vendor village and prize drawings.

The growth of the game in western states made Nevada a logical choice in 2006 and 2007. Subsequent events have been held in many other regions of the country, ranging from the Southeast to the Midwest to the West Coast.

Interested in being considered for the next Fast Break site? If so, please complete and submit the application linked below.

► 2012 Fast Break Application

Please contact the Sport Development Department at sportdevelopment@uslacrosse.org or 410-235-6882 x164 if you have further questions.

History of Fast Break Awards
2005 - Louisiana
2006 - Nevada
2007 - Nevada
2008 - Alabama
2009 - Roanoke, Va.
2009 - Chicago
2010 – Kansas City
2010 – San Diego
2010 – Phoenix
2010 - Kansas City
2011 - Wisconsin

Special Thanks to Fast Break program sponsor LaxWorld