Field lacrosse Field lacrosse Field lacrosse is a full contact outdoor men's sport played with ten players on each team. The sport originated among Native Americans, and the modern rules of field lacrosse were initially codified by Canadian William George Beers in 1867. Field lacrosse is one of three major versions of lacrosse played internationally. The other versions, women's lacrosse (established in the 1890s) and box lacrosse (originated in the 1930s), are played under significantly different rules. The object of the game is to use a lacrosse stick, or crosse, to catch, carry, and pass a solid rubber ball in an effort
Football 5-a-side classification Football 5-a-side classification Football 5-a-side classification is the classification system governing Football 5-a-side. Football players with a disability are classified into different categories based on their disability type. The classification is handled by the International Blind Sports Association. The blind classifications are based on medical classification, no functional classification. The sport is governed by the International Blind Sports Association. , people with visual disabilities are eligible to compete in this sport. The sport is only open to men at the Paralympic Games. To ensure parity on the pitch, all players wear blindfolds. For Australian competitors in this sport, the sport