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Who we are

A non-profit organisation established to promote and develop the sport of lacrosse in Asia.

Who we are

Asia Lacrosse Association Limited (亞洲棍球總會有限公司) is a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital, with its registered office in Hong Kong. It was established as a non-profit organisation to promote and develop lacrosse in Asia.

The Association's income and property are applied solely towards the promotion of its objects. It is governed by a Board of Directors nominated by its Full Members, and its accounts are examined annually by an authorised auditor or certified public accountant.

Our objects

The Articles of Association set out the purposes for which the Association exists. In summary, the Association works to:

  • Promote and develop the sport of lacrosse across Asia, and enhance the awareness and image of Asian lacrosse.
  • Provide quality matches for people in Asia and internationally, and make lacrosse one of the most popular sports in the region.
  • Hold local and international events, games and competitions on a regular basis.
  • Propose and control the selection of Asian representative teams for regional and international competition.
  • Be a leading centre of excellence in coaching, teaching, learning, and research and development.
  • Provide a forum for communication, the exchange of ideas and open discussion among members.
  • Enable students, players, coaches and teachers of different backgrounds and cultures to work together.
  • Protect and promote the interests of the members of the Association, and foster networking amongst them.
  • Liaise and cooperate with other bodies having similar objects, whether in Asia or elsewhere.
  • Maintain and enforce codes of professional conduct for members and associates.

The full list of objects is set out in Part A of the Articles of Association. Download the Articles →

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Leadership

Board of Directors

The business of the Association is managed by the Board. Under the Articles the Board consists of not fewer than two and not more than five Directors, each based in Asia and nominated by a Full Member. Directors elect a Chairperson from among their number, and at least one third of the Board retires by rotation at each annual general meeting. No Director may hold office for more than twelve consecutive years.

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Structure

Committees

The Board may delegate any of its powers to committees. A Nomination Committee of no fewer than two Directors is formed for each election of Directors, and is responsible for validating that candidates meet the eligibility criteria.

Nomination Committee

Validates and confirms that candidates for directorship meet all criteria for election.

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