Haudenosaunee women's national lacrosse team facts for kids
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| Nickname(s) | Haudenosaunee Nationals | |||||||||||||
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| WL membership | 2008 | |||||||||||||
| Association | First Nations Lacrosse Association | |||||||||||||
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| Appearances | 3 (first in 2009) | |||||||||||||
| Best result | Quarterfinals (2009, 2013) | |||||||||||||
| Website | haudenosauneenationals.com | |||||||||||||
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The Haudenosaunee women's national lacrosse team plays for the Haudenosaunee Confederacy in international women's lacrosse games. They are currently ranked twelfth in the world by World Lacrosse.
The first Haudenosaunee women's team in many years was formed in 2005. They played in the Cup of Nations lacrosse festival. This "First Nations" team was made up of players aged 15 to 18. They were one of eight international teams.
In 2006, the women's Iroquois team asked the Six Nations Confederacy Council for permission to create an international lacrosse team. In 2008, the Iroquois Confederacy women's team, known as Haudenosaunee, became a full member of World Lacrosse.
In 2021, the Haudenosaunee Nationals group changed how it was set up. The women's team joined the Iroquois Nationals organization. In June 2022, the team officially changed its name to the Haudenosaunee Nationals.
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The Women's Lacrosse World Cup
The Haudenosaunee women's team has competed in several World Cups. These are big tournaments where teams from all over the world play.
Overall World Cup Results
| Year | Host City | GP | W | L | GF | GA | Final Place |
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| 2009 | Czech Republic | 6 | 4 | 2 | 83 | 34 | 11th |
| 2013 | Canada | 9 | 6 | 3 | 137 | 65 | 7th |
| 2017 | England | 8 | 5 | 3 | 101 | 79 | 12th |
| 2022 | United States | 8 | 4 | 4 | 88 | 76 | 8th |
| Total | - | 31 | 19 | 12 | 409 | 254 | - |
World Cup Highlights
The Haudenosaunee Nationals have shown great skill in the World Cup. In 2009, they won four out of six games. They finished 11th overall.
In 2013, they had an even better run, winning six games and finishing 7th. This was their best performance in the World Cup so far. They scored many goals, showing their strong offense.
The team continued to compete fiercely in 2017 and 2022. They finished 12th in 2017 and 8th in 2022. Each tournament helps them gain more experience and improve their play.
World Games
The World Games are another big international sports event. Lacrosse was included in the 2022 World Games.
Overall World Games Results
| Year | Host City | GP | W | L | GF | GA | Final Place |
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| 2022 | United States | 4 | 1 | 3 | 40 | 55 | 7th |
| Total | 4 | 1 | 3 | 40 | 55 | - |
World Games 2022
At the 2022 World Games in the United States, the Haudenosaunee team played four games. They won one game and lost three. They finished in 7th place.
Other Tournaments and Games
The Haudenosaunee Nationals also play in other tournaments and friendly games. These games help them practice and get ready for bigger competitions.
Early Years (1980s)
The team played some games in 1984 against teams like Quebec, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and the United States. They won one game against Saskatchewan.
2000s and 2010s
In 2009, they played in the South of the Border Tournament and the Women's Division National Tournament. They also competed in the North American Challenge Cup in 2012.
The team participated in the Champions Challenge in 2013, playing against teams like England and college teams. They won a game against Stetson Hatters.
In 2017, they played friendly games against ULAX New York and Israel. They won against ULAX New York.
PALA World Cup Qualifiers (2019)
In 2019, the Haudenosaunee team played in the PALA World Cup Qualifiers. They had a great performance, winning all four of their games. They beat teams like Colombia, Jamaica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. This helped them qualify for the World Cup.
PALA Sixes Cup (2021)
The team competed in the PALA Sixes Cup in 2021. They won all their games, including the championship final against Puerto Rico. This was a strong showing for the team.
Super Sixes Tournaments (2021-2022)
The Haudenosaunee Nationals also played in the Super Sixes Tournament in 2021 and 2022. These tournaments feature a faster, shorter version of lacrosse called "Sixes." They played against strong teams like Canada, England, and the USA. In 2022, they won two games against Canada and England, showing their growing strength.
