The fourth annual Border Eights competition will take place on 14 September at Border City’s Cotehill Sports Ground, Cumbria with team registration open now.

Consisting of one men’s rules tournament, Border Eights is part of Border City’s drive to provide more high level lacrosse competition in the very north of England ahead of the new 2024/25 season.

The tournament is perfect for clubs looking to enjoy some pre-season fun, with a whole range of players and teams taking part from those brand new to the sport to those more experienced.

Seven teams took part in the 2023 edition with Newcastle University claiming their first title after a 5-1 victory over two-time winners Edinburgh City.

Carlisle’s first lacrosse club, Border City, was founded in 2019 and has grown from humble beginnings to where it is today, supporting a men’s, a women’s, and a junior team.

The club was set up by a group of ex-players who became frustrated by the lack of opportunities to play lacrosse in Carlisle and across Cumbria as a whole.

Teams wanting to take part in the Border Eights competition can register by emailing cumbrialax@gmail.com and entry per team costs £125; catering will be available on the day and there is also the option to camp on site for those travelling from afar.

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