RESOURCES
ÖLaxV
As lacrosse gains prominence through the Olympic vision and our efforts to engage youth expand throughout Austria, the makeup of our community is evolving and will continue to do so.While ensuring Athlete Safeguarding and a Safe Sporting Environment is always paramount, it holds particular significance now as we welcome a substantial number of young players into our club communities.
Safe Sport, as defined by the International Olympic Committee in 2023, entails providing athletes with a nurturing and respectful environment for training and competition, one free from all forms of harassment and abuse.
Every athlete deserves protection from violence, harassment, and abuse, irrespective of age, race, gender, or any other characteristic. Recognizing that abuse and harassment can manifest in various ways, both physically and mentally, is crucial. Education and raising awareness are fundamental in fostering a safe environment for all members of our community. Each individual within our community plays a vital role in ensuring we uphold our commitment to being a safe-sport environment. Understanding how to prevent abuse and harassment is integral to this endeavor.
Training & Education
Advice & Support
Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct
The ÖLaxV offers limited equipment support grants to club members and can facilitate the rental or borrowing of equipment from these members to schools across Austria.
ÖLaxV can also support interested clubs and individual community members with grant applications across different funding programs to help grow lacrosse in Austria.
Contact the Board if you have an idea you would like to pursue!
World Lacrosse is a full supporter of WADA – the World Anti-Doping Agency. World Lacrosse has adopted WADA’s anti-doping policies and procedures for all of its events. This includes the use of the WADA Code, the five International Standards (List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, Testing, Laboratories, Therapeutic Use Exemptions, and Protection of Privacy and Personal Information) and Whereabouts Information.
In the Community: Resources for Leading Lacrosse Sessions
Our certified trainers lead regular practical, educational sessions dedicated to future instructors. This training prepares members of the Austria Lacrosse community to lead their own lacrosse and intercrosse programmes across the country.
At Sport Clubs: Resources for Club Coaches
Club Coaches can access a rich educational toolkit via the Austria Lacrosse Knowledge Hub, developed in cooperation with the Austrian Ministry of Sport.
At School: Resources for Teachers
Our certified trainers support schools by creating tailor-made educational programmes for PE Teachers.