ÖLaxV
Our mission & Vision
The ÖLaxV is the umbrella organization of Austrian lacrosse and intercrosse clubs.
The growth and professionalization of sport is important to us. We are the contacts for the clubs when it comes to youth work, league operations, the further development of regulations, the professionalization of trainer and official training and all other topics that advance lacrosse and intercrosse in Austria!
HISTORY OF AUSTRIA LACROSSE
Lacrosse made its debut in Salzburg in 2001, with the formation of the ÖLaxV in 2005 to unite Austrian lacrosse clubs. Beginning in 2006, both men’s and women’s national championships have been conducted under the Austrian Lacrosse League.
Additionally, since 2008, the ÖLaxV has been fielding national teams for participation in the European and World Championships organized by international associations. In our efforts to advance sports in Austria, we concentrate on fostering growth by assisting in the establishment of new clubs and enhancing youth programs.
We also prioritize professionalization by providing training for referees and coaches to enhance qualifications.
Felix Hollmann – Chairperson*, National Partnerships
Sarah Hedden – Deputy Chairperson*, International Partnerships and Athlete Safeguarding Lead
Angelika Steiner – Finance Officer*
Kay Bierbacher-Voss – Finance Officer Deputy*, Head of Women’s Competitions
Peter Schaller – Secretary*, Senior Men’s Team Manager (Field, Sixes and Box)
Julia Zumbroich – Deputy Secretary* and Senior Women’s Team Manager (Field and Sixes)
Richard Hauer Snr – Co-Opted Board Member, National Partnerships
Stephan Lorenz – Co-Opted Board Member, Intercrosse Responsible
Ingmar Sorgenfrei – Head of Officiating
Sarah Schlagenhaufen – Assistant Senior Women’s Team Manager
Richard Hauer Jr – Train-the-Trainer Responsible
Eva Mautner – U19 Women’s Team Manager and Train-the-Trainer Responsible Deputy
Claudia Mikula-Pratschke – Assistant U19 Women’s Team Manager
Caroline Schneider – Women’s Social Media Lead @AustriaLacrosse
*indicates voting members of the Board, by statute.
- Regular training and match operations for a growing number of men’s and women’s teams under the guidance of certified trainers.
- Regular participation of these teams in an Austrian league, match operations are managed by certified referees with with international experience.
- Teams organize youth sessions for children and young people aged U18 with certified coaches, ensuring a system of athlete safeguarding.
- Sending national selections to the official ELF and WL major events, development of junior national teams, in line with competition guidelines and WADA rules.
- Olympic Games 2028: Optimizing the focus of our activities to maximize the chances of possible participation in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
- ÖLaxV has a permanent and sustainable role governing lacrosse and intercrosse in Austria.
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