PLAYER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To represent Poland in international lacrosse competition, players must meet eligibility requirements established by World Lacrosse and Poland Lacrosse.
General Requirements
To be eligible for the National Team, players must have a Polish passport, a parent, or grandparents born in Poland.
Players are expected to:
- Attend Poland National Team training camps in Poland
- Support fundraising and/or equipment drives
- Contribute to the growth of lacrosse in Poland
North American players are encouraged to participate with the Poland Heritage Team, which serves as the primary evaluation pathway for National Team consideration.
NON-PASSPORT HOLDERS
Players without a Polish passport may still qualify to represent Poland under World Lacrosse eligibility rules through:
- Residency
- Birth or naturalization
- Parent or grandparent connection to Poland
- Marriage qualifications recognized under FIL rules
Non-passport holders may still be considered for National Team participation, yet priority is always given to Polish passport holders. Under FIL regulations, only a limited percentage of each roster may consist of non-passport holders (4 non-passport holders total for each team).
Requirements for consideration include:
- Participation with the Poland Heritage Team
- Attendance at training camps in Poland
- Fundraising and community involvement
ELIGIBILITY PATHWAYS
Players may qualify through:
- Polish passport/citizenship
- Parent born in Poland
- Grandparent born in Poland
- Birth or naturalization in Poland
- Marriage or residency qualifications under FIL rules
PLAYER SELECTION
National Team selections are based on:
- Lacrosse skill and IQ
- Fitness and work ethic
- Coachability and character
- Commitment to Poland Lacrosse and growing the game in Poland
Selection decisions are made by the coaching staff and National Team leadership.
PASSPORT ELIGIBILITY & PROCESS
The Poland Lacrosse Foundation has partnered with FiveToEurope to help athletes and members of the Polish diaspora pursue Polish citizenship and obtain a Polish passport.
Who May Qualify?
You may be eligible if you have:
- A Polish parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent
- Family members born in Poland or former Polish territory
- Polish ancestry with supporting family documents
Even if you are unsure, you may still qualify.
Common Documents
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Immigration or naturalization records
- Old Polish passports or IDs
- Military or census records
How It Works
- Complete the questionnaire
- Eligibility review by Poland Lacrosse Foundation and FiveToEurope
- Gather required family documents
- Begin the Polish citizenship confirmation process
- Apply for your Polish passport
START YOUR ELIGIBILITY REVIEW
Complete the questionnaire below to see if you may qualify for Polish citizenship and a Polish passport through ancestry.