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Lacrosse in Portugal/Spain

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  • When: June - August 2022 (DI/II/III) OR January 2022/2023 (DII/DIII Only) & Beyond

  • Where: Lisbon/Argarve Region, Portugal & Spain (Optional Day trips to Seville or Morocco, etc)

  • Why Zag?: For nearly 20 years Zag has been the lacrosse tour leader while also being a leading facilitator for international growth with a goal of an Olympic return. See just a few of the world’s best teams who have Zagged! Click Here We have a mandatory NO LOOKING & LISTENING policy:) Looking and listening has a place. Mainly, on the internet or for retirees:). We do different. We engage. We experience. We hike, dance, surf, cook, dance, raft, zipline and connect with the local land and people. GIVING BACK is mandatory. Our giving back is responsible and intentional. So much so that we have a full time social worker on staff! Its about connecting with local people in authentic ways. Are you ready to Zag? Join the thousands of athletes and coaches who have Zagged over nearly 20 years!

  • Why Portugal/Spain: Portugal provides a moderate climate in winter months(Upper 50’s/60s during the day). Portugal has consistently been rated a top destination to visit over the last few years.

  • Who: NCAA D1, DII, DIII Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Teams.

  • Competition: Various European Men’s and Women’s National/All Star teams. The first Iberian Lacrosse Classic took place in 2008 when the Princeton Men played the English National Team. Since then we have had many participants including the English National Team, English U19 National Team, Loyola, LTP English World Cup Alumni, Loyola, Ohio State, Haverford Men, Brown, Dutch National Team, Notre Dame, Spanish All Stars, German All Stars, Augustana, Louisville, & more! See below for videos and content from just a few of those events!

  • Sample Program & Pricing(Days can be added)

  • Starting at $1999/person(includes all noted in program. Prices vary by dates/numbers/etc)

    *Best Price & Experience Promise

  • Contact us for more info at info@zagsports.com or 1-800-530-7924

Recent Iberian Lacrosse Classic Highlights! Ohio State Lax & Loyola Lax zagged in Portugal in 2019! Check out their blogs and posts about the tour at the links below:

See this team’s DocumenTOURy of their experience in the Iberian Lacrosse Classic(January) vs. the English National Team!

Zag Portugal Tour Highlights:

  • Zag Competition:

    • 2 to 3 games again European National Team/All Stars

    • Practices as requested.

  • Zag Adventure: 

    • Team surfing lesson in Carcavelos 

    • Hiking in Sintra

    • Kayaking in Lagos 

    • Zipline(the world’s only cross border zipline!): Start in Spain and end in Portugal!

  • Zag Culture:

    • Guided tour of Lisbon

    • Fado Performance and Cultural dinner 

    • Day trip to Seville, Spain

    • Cooking and Dancing Lessons

  • Zag Give Back: 

    • Experience a community outreach program with a Portuguese non-profit working with a vulnerable population or disadvantaged youth.

    • Possible opportunities to grow the game with young players! *Give Back is subject to availability of local nonprofits