Potluck picnic and Lacrosse demo with Alliance Française SF

Join us for a fun-filled day of great food and exciting sports action!

Date: Saturday, October 12
Time: 11am
Location: Crissy Field West Bluff Picnic Area - San Francisco

We'll kick off the event with a delicious potluck picnic, so bring your favorite dish to share. From salads and sandwiches to desserts and drinks, let’s make this a feast to remember!

After we’ve had our fill, stick around for a thrilling demonstration of Lacrosse. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the sport, it’s a great opportunity to learn more and maybe even give it a try!

Feel free to bring your friends and family—everyone is welcome!

Looking forward to a day of good food, good company, a Francophone vibe and exciting sports!

Lacrosse is a fast-paced team sport that combines elements of soccer, hockey, and basketball. It is played with a small rubber ball and a long-handled stick called a lacrosse stick or crosse. It’s a thrilling and dynamic sport that emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and athleticism.

Lacrosse will be in the JO for 2028 the first time in over 100 years
France is currently ranked 17th in the world for men's lacrosse
Domestic participation has seen 8x growth in the last 3 months
4 new teams (10 total) play lacrosse in France
French Heritage Teams competing in US based tournaments

The event will be attended by 2 current national team players (John Snyder and Quentin Norris), 2 current national team coaches (Dylan Snyder and Julia Cooper) and Darin Snyder (Spirit of Lacrosse Award Winner 2022).
We are honored to welcome these exceptional people on October 12! Their talent and dedication are truly inspiring, and we’re excited to see the incredible contributions they will bring.

Reserve your spot now!

Host or Publisher Alliance Française de San Francisco