The 2006 Lacrosse World Championships run from July 13-22 from London, Ont.
Special Event
2006 World Lacrosse Championships
The world comes to London, Ontario to vie for the title of best lacrosse team
CBC Sports
Expected to be the largest international lacrosse event in history, the 2006 World Lacrosse Championships are now underway in London, Ont. Aside from extensive TV coverage on CBC and Country Canada, we'll offer a series of video files like primers and player profiles, plus Shanny's blog - the personal diary of CBC Sports analyst Brian Shanahan.
SHANNY'S BLOG
Day 9: Saturday, July 22
Twenty-eight years ago, team Canada's victory was a huge upset. Today's victory was no fluke. Canada was the best team in the world this week and today they marked their place in lacrosse history.
Read more of Brian Shanahan's daily entries from London
PRIMERS
Face-offs
Team Canada midfielder Geoff Snider explains the face-off. WATCH THE VIDEO NOW
Sticks
Brodie Merill and Colin Doyle of Team Canada explain the differences between the two types of sticks used in the game. WATCH THE VIDEO NOW
Shooting
Want to know how to make a shot in lacrosse? Canadian attacker John Grant, Jr. shows you. WATCH THE VIDEO NOW
Goaltending
The role of lacrosse goalie is more than just stopping the ball. Team Canada goalie Chris Sanderson tells why. WATCH THE VIDEO NOW
PROFILES
Kyle Miller
Bone cancer doesn't stop Team Canada's goalie from playing elite-level lacrosse. WATCH THE VIDEO NOW
Gary Gait
Meet the Wayne Gretzky of lacrosse. WATCH THE VIDEO NOW
Delby Powless
Lacrosse's importance to the Iroquois community. WATCH THE VIDEO NOW
VIDEO
Day 6: July 19
- Roundup
- A look at the day's action
- Highlight
- Colin Doyle rates a player-of-the-game honour for his seven points vs Finland
Day 5: July 18
Day 4: July 17
- Roundup
- Highlights of the day's action
- Game recap
- Canada defeats Australia
Day 3: July 16
ON THE AIR
Fri., July 14
- Japan vs Canada
- 7:30 p.m. Country Canada
Sat., July 15
- Canada vs Iroquois
- 1:30 p.m. CBC
Sun., July 16
- Canada vs USA
- 7:30 p.m. Country Canada
Mon., July 17
- Canada vs Australia
- 7:30 p.m. Country Canada
Tues., July 18
- England vs Canada
- 7:30 p.m. Country Canada
Wed., July 19
- Game TBA
- 7:30 p.m. Country Canada
Thur., July 20
- Semifinal #2
- 7:30 p.m. Country Canada
Sat., July 22
- Bronze Medal game
- 12:00 p.m. CBC
- Gold Medal game
- 3:30 p.m. CBC
ABOUT THE TOURNEY
Where? London, Ontario
When? July 13-22, 2006.
Who competes? 21 international teams compete in the main tournament, plus 21 youth squads and 49 festival teams from around the world. In total, more than 100,000 players, coaches and fans are expected to attend.
MORE INFO
Lacrosse:
A History of Canada's Game
CBC Archives delves into Canada's national sport
2006
World Lacrosse Championships
The official site, with team profiles, scores, stats and standings
Team Canada
Backgrounders, info sheets & bios on Canada's national squad
The 2006 Lacrosse World Championships run from July 13-22 from London, Ont.