The 1990 World Lacrosse Championships were held in Perth, Australia from July 6th to July 15th. Perth Superdrome entertained as the gala opening venue; Western Australia’s premier multipurpose sports entertainment and function centre used in the following year for the 1991 Swimming World Championships. The infamous Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) ground played host to the games in 1990. This was not the first time it had been the venue for international Lacrosse as it was the scene for the very first international match between a Canadian touring team and Western Australia in 1907. It also hosted the Women’s World Cup in 1989. During this time the WACA was revered as one of the most advanced playing fields in the world, due to the use of the latest technology in turf design. It also boasted one of the world’s most efficient lighting systems. Six metre concrete towers, each with 141 lights, rose above the arena to shed powerful lighting over the playing field.The 1990 Championship were contended by Australia, USA, Canada, England and the Iroquois. Also in attendance for the first time was Japan. After the success of the friendship games conducted by Japan in 1989 they were welcomed to view the contest and play a series of exhibition games and a coaching clinic. Ultimately Canada outscored the United States 6-5 in the third quarter but the Americans were able to keep a six goal spread nevertheless. In the fourth quarter, Canada again outscored the U.S. team by 5-3 but it wasn't enough.
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