Maya Lacrosse

Lacrosse in Guatemala began in 2005 at the Guatemala City garbage dump. In July 2005, a small group of lacrosse players from Maine took equipment and t-shirts to the children at the nonprofit Safe Passage and lacrosse began in Guatemala. Since that time lacrosse in Guatemala has grown, expanded, and evolved from the Guatemala City garbage dump to include Xela, Palin, Ciudad Quetzal, Peronia, Coban, and Livingston. In 2026, we are focused on supporting local programs in five communities, and developing a national team to compete with other similar programs in other Central American countries. These are led by Rodrigo Pascual who has been leading lacrosse in Guatemala since the very beginning in 2005. See pictures of the beginnings of lacrosse in Guatemala.

The goal is to help young players enjoy a great sport, learn what can be accomplished with teamwork, and develop more confidence in themselves so they will make healthy decisions that will serve them well in their future. And, we hope that these teams will represent their community and country with pride and be models for the youth of Guatemala about how to give back to their community and country, and how to build a brighter future in Guatemala.


Contact Bob Stuart at bstuart@mayalacroose.org or Rodrigo Pascual in Guatemala at mayalacrosse@hotmail.com