Lacrosse
What is Canada?
This is the country where lacrosse originated.
What are drugs?
These are substances that change the way the body or mind works.
What is peer pressure?
This term describes when friends influence you to do something you wouldn’t normally do.
What is a face-off?
In lacrosse, the game begins with this type of play where two players fight for ball possession.
What is a lacrosse stick?
In lacrosse, this piece of equipment is used to catch, carry, and throw the ball.
What is alcohol or nicotine?
Name one legal drug commonly misused by young people.
What is TikTok?
This popular social media platform is known for short videos and trends.
What is a helmet?
This protective gear is mandatory for all lacrosse players to prevent head injuries.
What is 10?
This is the maximum number of players on the field per team in a field lacrosse game.
What is cannabis (marijuana)?
This illegal drug is often referred to as “weed” or “pot.”
What is the internet or social media platforms?
Cyberbullying most commonly happens through this type of technology.
What is the midfield line?
This line divides the field into two halves and is important for offsides rules.
What is to resolve conflicts, train warriors, or for spiritual reasons?
Lacrosse was originally played by Indigenous tribes for this purpose.
What is methamphetamine (meth)?
Long-term use of this stimulant drug can lead to severe dental problems, often called "meth mouth."
What is saying no, walking away, or seeking support from a trusted adult?
This is one positive way to resist peer pressure.
What is body checking?
In women’s lacrosse, unlike men’s, this type of body contact is restricted.
What is an illegal body check?
This penalty occurs when a player checks an opponent above the shoulders or below the waist.
What is tolerance?
This term describes the body becoming used to a drug, leading to the need for more to feel the same effect.
What is a false sense of reality or social comparison?
Social media can create this unrealistic perception of other people’s lives, leading to anxiety and low self-esteem.
What is World Lacrosse (formerly Federation of International Lacrosse)?
The governing body for lacrosse internationally is known by this name.