National Governing Body · World Lacrosse Member
The Home of Lacrosse in South Africa
It started in 2007 with two teenage brothers, a borrowed soccer pitch in Limpopo, and a stick nobody there had ever held. From that first afternoon to the international stage, the South African Lacrosse Association is building the fastest game on two feet into a proudly South African sport — for every player, everywhere.
What We Do
Growing the game at every level
SALA governs, develops, and promotes lacrosse across South Africa — from a first catch at a school clinic to a national jersey.
Grassroots & Schools
We bring lacrosse to schools and communities across the country, training coaches and putting sticks in hands so the game grows where it has never been played before.
National Teams
Our men's and women's national squads carry the flag in international competition, with a home African Sixes Championships in Johannesburg in December 2026.
Pathways to the World
With lacrosse back at the Olympics for LA28, we're building the pathway for South African athletes, coaches, and officials to reach the sport's biggest stages.
Where It Began
A soccer pitch in Vaalwater, 2007
Two teenage brothers from Maryland came to visit a family friend in Limpopo — and ended up introducing an entire country to a sport it had never seen. What began with 30 children and a handful of borrowed sticks has since reached more than 4,000 young South Africans, and put one of its first campers, Phinius Sebatsane, on SALA's Board.
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Spotlight · Home Soil
African Sixes Championships 2026
South Africa hosts the continent. This December, Johannesburg welcomes Africa's best for four days of Sixes lacrosse — with a place at the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championship on the line.
Follow the Campaign →Get Involved
Your game starts here
Never held a lacrosse stick? Perfect. Most of our players hadn't either. Whatever your age or experience, there's a place for you.
Play
Join a clinic or pick-up session and learn the fastest game on two feet from scratch.
Start Playing →Coach & Officiate
Help build the game — we train and certify new coaches and referees at every level.
Learn More →Partner With Us
Back a fast-growing Olympic sport at the ground floor and put your brand behind South African lacrosse.
Become a Partner →Proudly South African
Be part of the first chapter
Lacrosse in South Africa is being built right now — by players, coaches, volunteers, and partners who want to say they were there at the start.