Search begins for England Women's Box Lacrosse Team Head Coach & Team Manager

England Lacrosse has today begun the search for the first ever England Women’s Box Lacrosse Team Head Coach and Team Manager with applications open until Sunday 9 July 2023.

This comes after the recent announcement from World Lacrosse that confirmed the 2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships in Utica, New York, USA, would comprise a men’s and women’s event running concurrently.

Following this announcement, England Lacrosse is seeking to field the first ever England Women’s Box Lacrosse Team at this landmark event and, as a consequence, is inviting applications for a Head Coach and Team Manager to support these plans.

England Women’s Box Lacrosse Team Head Coach

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the inception and delivery of a programme in preparation for the inaugural World Lacrosse Women’s Box Championships in 2024.

They will be responsible for the coaching, development, and implementation of plans for a programme to prepare athletes to compete on the international stage and perform consistently at the highest standards required to achieve sustained success.

They will need to be comfortable working with elite athletes and adept at managing and working collaboratively with a team of staff to achieve maximum output from available resources. 

The Head Coach will work closely with the England Lacrosse National Performance Manager in overseeing the strategy, standards, and ongoing direction of the programme and ensuring the overall culture of the programme is aligned with England Lacrosse’s vision and values.

To read the England Women’s Box Lacrosse Team Head Coach role description, click HERE.

England Women’s Box Lacrosse Team Manager

The Team Manager will work closely with the England Lacrosse National Performance Manager and Head Coach in overseeing the planning, logistics and financial sustainability of the programme and ensuring the overall culture of the programme is aligned with England Lacrosse’s vision and values.

They will be responsible for the planning, logistics and finances for the squad, whilst ensuring the welfare and wellbeing of individual players is managed to ensure they are prepared to compete on the international stage and perform consistently at the highest standards required to achieve sustained success.

Please note, both roles are voluntary with reasonable and necessary expenses provided.

To read the England Women’s Box Lacrosse Team Manager role description, click HERE.

England Men all set to get underway in 2023 World Championship

After five years England return to the field of a Men’s World Championship and open up with a game against perennial rivals Australia in Pool A on Thursday evening (7pm PDT/3am BST).

The 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship presented by Rady Children’s Hospital began last night with the Opening Ceremony and first match between the United States and Canada at San Diego State University’s newly constructed Snapdragon Stadium.

This year’s event, the 14th edition of the men’s championship, features 30 teams vying for the sport’s biggest prize across 11 days of competition.

Following a 5th place finish in Israel in 2018, England face up against the world’s best in Pool A with match ups against hosts USA, Canada and Haudenosaunee in addition to their opener.

The England side is a strong mix of youth and experience with captain Andrew Baxter and Jak Wawrzyniak both bringing a strong core to the side as they rack up an incredible fourth consecutive World Championship appearance.

Both goalies William Baxter and Hal Dwobeng return after their world stage debuts in 2018, while Christian Scarpello and Sean Goldsmith add PLL and NCAA experience.

Meanwhile, 13 players make their World Championship debuts - with five stepping up from last year’s U21 Worlds team.

The group is highlighted by 17-year-old Hugo Peel who becomes the youngest ever player for England at a World Championship while Danny Hilditch, who top scored for the junior side in Ireland last year, features in attack.

Looking at opponents Australia, eight players return from their 2018 team that finished fourth for the second straight men’s championship in 2018 after a narrow 14-12 defeat to the Haudenosaunee in the bronze medal game.

NCAA pairing Mitchell Baker and Connor McDonough step up from their U21s with the former at Rutgers and the latter currently at Towson University.

They narrowly came out 7-6 winners the last time we met five years ago and the opening fixture will be a good yardstick for both sides as they look to navigate their way through pool play.

The 30 teams are split into six pools of five, with the top five nations in the rankings making up Pool A and all advancing to next week’s Playoffs with the chance to win a medal, in addition to nine other sides from the other pools.

Check out our explainer video for more information on how it all works.

For all the latest updates from the Championship head to our official hub for the England Men's Lacrosse Team out in San Diego and subscribe to our Championship mailing list for daily updates direct to your inbox.

ESPN is the exclusive television partner of the Men’s Championship with ESPN Player broadcasting every fixture to the UK including all England matches.

England's Sienna Parekh to deliver goal-keeping sessions at 2023 Triple Arrow Camp

England under-21 goal-keeper, Sienna Parekh, is set to deliver special goalie sessions at Charterhouse School as part of our summer 2023 Triple Arrow Camp series.

The camp, which takes place from 1-4 August, will see Sienna mentoring the next generation of goal-keeping talent just weeks after returning from what will hopefully be a successful ELF Women’s U21 Championship with England in Prague, Czechia in early July.

Delivering her goal-keeping session on all four days of the Camp (numbers dependent), Sienna will look to cover every aspect of what it takes to be a top goalie, including defending against static shooters, defending against running shots, saving low shots, footwork and positioning and much much more.

Aged just 19, Sienna has had a remarkable career so far featuring for New Stars Lacrosse Club and the University of Nottingham alongside fellow England goal-keeper, Dylan Whittington.

She became a member of the England Lacrosse Umpiring Advisory Group (UAG) at the age of 16 and, this year, she made her debut at The Fly for Swift finishing with a runners-up medal.

Sienna featured for England U21s at this year’s Home Internationals Series where she helped her team to the title, winning every game they played and she’ll make her major tournament debut for England at this summer’s ELF Women’s U21 Championship in Prague, Czechia.

Book your child’s spot on our Charterhouse School Triple Arrow Camp or any of the other Camps in our summer 2023 series by clicking the button below.

England coach, Mike Armstrong, nominated for national award

England and former The Fly coach, Mike Armstrong, who now plies his trade as Head of Lacrosse at the University of Nottingham has been nominated for Coach of the Year at the annual British Colleges & Universities Sport (BUCS) Awards.

Mike has been nominated alongside four other sports coaches from universities around the UK including Claire Cruikshank (University of Edinburgh), Elliott Lewis (University of Surrey), Joan Young (University of Leeds), and Nic Strange (University of Warwick).

The Coach of the Year award recognises the outstanding contribution of a coach who has ensured that players’ mental and physical health remained a priority over the last year.

It recognises everyone who has a coaching role; whether they be students, volunteers or paid coaching staff.

Mike’s nomination comes after a hugely successful season with the University of Nottingham that saw his first teams claim both BUCS 6s Lacrosse titles, both BUCS Premier titles and the Women’s BUCS National Championship title.

The BUCS Awards will take place on Thursday 13 July at the University of Leeds and England Lacrosse congratulate Mike and wish him good luck ahead of the awards evening!

For more information about the BUCS Awards, click HERE.

England Lacrosse message to coaches & officials ahead of 2023/24 season

As another exciting lacrosse season is on the horizon, England Lacrosse would like to bring attention to the crucial matter of safeguarding and first aid and to the significance of ensuring compliance with coaching and officiating standards to maintain your full lacrosse coaching and/or officiating certification.

The well-being and safety of our players are of utmost importance, and as coaches and officials, it is your responsibility to create a safe and supportive environment for all participants. Coaching and officiating standards including safeguarding and first aid are in place to protect the welfare of individuals involved in lacrosse, particularly our young athletes.

To continue your journey as a certificated lacrosse coach and/or official, it is essential that you maintain compliance with the coaching and/or officiating requirements. Specifically, these requirements are:

• DBS check - https://www.englandlacrosse.co.uk/adults-at-risk

• Safeguarding training - https://www.englandlacrosse.co.uk/safeguarding-standards

• First Aid certificate - https://www.englandlacrosse.co.uk/first-aid

By adhering to these standards, we demonstrate our commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters the development of our players both on and off the field. It is also important that our coaches and officials are protected through our coaching and officiating insurance which requires your certificate to be up to date.

Please note, if any qualification is listed as “Suspended” on our Sport:80 database, your England Lacrosse insurance cover is NOT VALID and you are not able to coach or officiate. Please use the blue “+ Add qualification” button to upload the required documents and, if correct, your certification will be approved and made valid.

If you have any questions or require support, either as a school, university, club or as an individual coach and/or official in understanding or implementing these coaching and officiating standards, please do not hesitate to contact us as we have help available from staff and volunteers at regional level and through the National Lacrosse Committee.

Watch the Men's World Lacrosse Championship on ESPN Player

ESPN will serve as the exclusive television partner of the upcoming 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship presented by Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, California with ESPN Player broadcasting every fixture to the UK including all England matches.

All 107 games of the World Championship will be carried on ESPN platforms across 185 countries and territories, with ESPN Player the place to catch all the action in the UK.

ESPN’s coverage of the men’s championship is part of a multi-year partnership signed in 2022, committing to covering the biggest tournaments in the international lacrosse calendar.

Select matches will also be featured on BT Sport in the UK - including the opening match up between USA and Canada on 21 June - check back closer to matchday for updates on any England fixtures available on BT Sport.

The event will include five days of pool play, followed by playoffs comprising a first round, quarter finals, semi finals and medal games.

ESPN Player will cost £9.99 for a month’s subscription covering the entirety of the tournament.

For all the latest updates from the Championship head to our official hub for the England Men's Lacrosse Team out in San Diego and subscribe to our Championship mailing list for daily updates direct to your inbox.

England Fixtures & Tournament Dates
22 June 7pm - Australia (23 June 3am BST)
23 June 4pm - Haudenosaunee (24 June 12am BST)
25 June 4pm - USA (26 June 12am BST)
26 June 7pm - Canada (27 June 3am BST)
27 June - First-Round Play-offs
28 June - Quarter Finals
29 June - Semi Finals
1 July - Medal Matches

Please note, for viewers or spectators who may be heading to the US for the Championship, a subscription to ESPN Player registered in the UK will not work in North America.

Vacancy | England Men's U20 Assistant Coach

England Lacrosse is looking for committed, enthusiastic, and inspirational individuals to work alongside the England Mens Under 20 Head Coach in delivering a programme to support players ongoing development and transition towards the England Men’s Senior Programme.

The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for delivering discipline specific technical and tactical coaching aligned to the Head Coaches playing philosophy, integrating these skills with the physical robustness, attitudes and behaviours to eventually perform on a senior world stage.

The successful applicant(s) will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of plans for the U20 programme and tasked with assisting the Head Coach in developing a culture which challenges players to operate daily at the highest standards required to achieve sustained development.

The appointed person(s) will need to be comfortable working with high potential young people and adept at working collaboratively as part of a team of coaches to achieve maximum output from available resources.

Alongside supporting the delivery of a comprehensive domestic training programme there will be requirement to support the introduction of athletes to international competition where required.

The Assistant Coach(es) will work closely with the Head Coach, Team Manager and additional coaches and support staff, overseen by the England Lacrosse National Performance Manager to ensure the programme is aligned with England Lacrosse’s vision and values.

The successful candidate will also be required to work collaboratively with staff from other programmes within the England Lacrosse athlete pathway in solidifying the synergy, direction, and clear progression pathway across the programme.

As with all coaching roles England Lacrosse will be holding a full, open application and interview process with all prospective candidates welcome to apply.

To read more about the role(s) and for details on how to apply, click HERE and HERE.

Please note, this is a voluntary role with reasonable expenses reimbursed and successful applicants will need to have availability to attend a development tour between August 18th – 23rd to Prague.

Application closing date: Sunday 18 June 2023

England Lacrosse to create England Women's Box Lacrosse National Team

England Lacrosse is excited to announce the creation of an official England Women’s Box Lacrosse National Team.

This decision has been made after conversations with various parties within the game who are developing our women’s box lacrosse offer combined with the announcement of a first ever Women’s World Lacrosse Box Championship to be held in 2024.

Although the women’s format is in its infancy, there is a very clear enthusiasm and energy for the further development of women’s box lacrosse in England and establishing a England Women's Box Lacrosse National Team is now an important next step in supporting its growth.

A small group has already been set up, led by box lacrosse players and enthusiasts Evie Stephens, Jane Lee, and Lizzie Bottrill, to assist with the formation of a National Team along with England Lacrosse staff.

During the summer period, we will start the process of appointing a Team Coach and Manager, while there is now also an open Expression of Interest form for any players interested in being involved, no matter their level of current box lacrosse experience, which can be completed below.

And, for more information about women’s box lacrosse and its place in England and the world, listen to our special women’s box lacrosse-dedicated episode of the Lacrosse Talk podcast HERE.

England Lacrosse CEO, Mark Coups, said:

“With regular women’s box lacrosse sessions now taking place around the country and the addition of several women’s players in Southern Box Lacrosse’s Winter Box League last year, it is clear there is an appetite for women’s box in England.

“With the recent announcement of the first ever Women’s Box Lacrosse World Championship, set to take place in 2024 alongside the men’s tournament, we are pleased to announce that England will now form an England Women’s Box lacrosse National Team aiming to complete in that World event. We look forward to starting the process of forming the team and engaging with the women’s box lacrosse community to further develop this format of the game.”

Vacancy | England Men's U20 Team Manager

England Lacrosse is looking for an experienced, committed, and enthusiastic Manager to support the running of the England U20 programme.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage the programme domestically and in preparation for international fixtures and tours as appropriate within the programme schedule.

The immediate remit will be to conclude planning and delivery of a development tour to Prague between the 18th-23rd August. Beyond this the role is to deliver an ongoing, long-term development programme to support players’ transition from high potential to high performing members of England Lacrosse’s Men’s Senior programme.

The Team Manager will work closely with the England Lacrosse National Performance Manager and Head Coach in overseeing the planning, logistics and financial sustainability of the programme and ensuring the overall culture of the programme is aligned with England Lacrosse’s vision and values.

You will be responsible for the planning, logistics and finances for the programme, whilst ensuring the welfare and wellbeing of individual players is managed to ensure they are prepared to compete on the international stage and perform consistently at the highest standards required to achieve sustained success.

You should be comfortable working with elite athletes and adept at managing and working collaboratively with a team of staff to achieve maximum output from available resources.

The successful manager will also be required to work closely with the Head Coaches of the other performance programmes in solidifying the synergy and clear progression pathway between the squads.

As with all Team Manager roles England Lacrosse will be holding a full, open application and interview process with all prospective candidates welcome to apply.

This is a voluntary role with reasonable and necessary expenses provided.

How to apply:

To apply please email the following documents to Abi Merrill at a.merrill@englandlacrosse.co.uk

· Cover Letter highlighting your motivation for the post and relevant experience.

· Up to date CV.

· Complete Equalities monitoring form – via this link. - Equalities Monitoring Form

Responsible to: National Performance Manager
Application closing date: Friday 2nd June 2023.

Book on an upcoming Level 2 Officiating course in June

England Lacrosse has a number of Level 2 officiating courses running throughout June, giving you the ideal opportunity to up your skills and move to the next level as we enter the summer months.

Level 2 Umpiring Webinars - online

Webinar 1
Thursday 8 June - 7.30pm
Monday 19 June - 7.30pm

Webinar 2
Thursday 15 June - 7.30pm
Monday 26 June - 7.30pm

The Level 2 Umpire award is perfect for those officials with an existing Level 1 certificate who would like to take the next step on their officiating pathway within the women’s game.

A Level 2 award also opens up a wide range of paid officiating opportunities throughout the year across the country.

To attain the Level 2 Umpire award, participants must complete two online webinars with work to be completed between sessions.

Following the completion of the online webinars, participants will be emailed with assessment opportunities at regional events and tournaments around the country.

We also have places open on our Level 2 Refereeing course coming up in June, with the added benefit of the possibility of an immediate assessment opportunity at the upcoming BluesFest tournament across Sat 10 & Sun 11 June.

The Level 2 Refereeing course, covering men’s lacrosse, requires participants to complete an online webinar, followed by on-field practical assessments.

Level 2 Refereeing Webinar - online
Wednesday 7 June - 7.30pm

If you are unable to make the assessment opportunity at BluesFest, you can still sign up to the June webinar and alternative practical assessment dates will be arranged.

Please use the links at the bottom of the page to book on to the Umpire and Referee courses.

* Please note, officials must have a valid level 1 certification and England Lacrosse Membership to undertake the level 2 course.

For more information about officiating courses, please contact England Lacrosse Officiating Co-ordinator, Ryan Griffiths, on r.griffiths@englandlacrosse.co.uk

Meet the England Men's World Championship staff heading to San Diego

As we enter the final month of preparations before our opening fixture against Australia at the 2023 Men’s World Championship in San Diego, we take a closer look at the team behind the team, with the four-man coaching staff and Team Manager that will lead the squad out in the US.

Pat Scarpello – Head Coach

Head Coach Pat Scarpello has been Head Coach of NCAA DIII Farleigh Dickinson University (FDU) for the last 20 years, first taking up the role in 2001 after a season spent as Assistant Coach at University of Delaware and Head Coach at Cabrini University for four years.

In that time he has led the team to 15 play-off berths, four conference final appearances, and the MAC conference Championship in 2009 where Scarpello was named coach of the year.

Scarpello is also very familiar with the World Championships experience having coached Bermuda at the previous three world events; as Assistant Coach in 2010 and 2014 before advancing to the Head Coach role in 2018, ending with a 5-3 record.

Pat Scarpello - Head Coach

Mike Bartlett – Assistant Coach

Mike Bartlett has been part of the Senior England setup since 2019 and has grown a reputation as one of the most accomplished coaches in the UK particularly at club level where he has had significant success with Poynton LC.

He led the England side at their recent Home International success in Nottingham, and has previous international and World Championship coaching experience, leading the Spanish National Team as Head Coach in 2018, as well as extensive work throughout the England Lacrosse academy system.

Mike Bartlett - Assistant Coach

Ben McAllister – Assistant Coach

Ben McAllister is four-time World Championship representative, appearing for England in every tournament from 2002 through to 2014, before making the move to join the England coaching staff at the last World Championship in Israel back in 2018.

McAllister, who also won multiple European Championships as both a player and coach, is regarded as one of the greatest ever English goalkeepers and has continued putting those experiences towards coaching the next generation with England following 2018, and also at club level with Mellor LC.

Ben McAllister - Assistant Coach

Matthew Brancaccio – Assistant Coach

Matt Brancaccio is the Head Coach at DeSales University, completing eight seasons in charge of the Bulldogs after being appointed to the top job in 2015.

He led them to their best season in school history in 2019 when DSU posted a record of 17-2, settings numerous team records including a 15-game winning streak and advancing to the NCAA DIII Tournament for the first time in team history.

Brancaccio also played at DeSales and is the DSU all-time leader in assists and second all-time in points.

Matt Brancaccio - Assistant Coach

England begin their World Championship campaign against Australia on Thursday 22 June, before games against Haudenosaunee, USA, and Canada.

We’re part of the team, are you? England Lacrosse is ready to support UKAD’s Clean Sport Week

We all have a role to play in keeping sport fair and clean. England Lacrosse is proud to reaffirm our commitment to clean sport by backing UK Anti-Doping’s (UKAD’s) Clean Sport Week campaign.

Clean Sport Week is UKAD’s national awareness week championing clean sport, education and anti-doping initiatives with sports across the UK.

This year’s Clean Sport Week takes place on 22 – 26 May 2023. The theme is “Teamwork in Clean Sport”.

Athletes are central to the team, responsible for making sure they compete clean – it's their body, their responsibility. Coaches, doctors, medical staff, parents, and us as the National Governing Body for lacrosse. We are all part of the team and play a vital role in supporting athletes. Collectively, we need to stay educated, inform athletes of their responsibilities, and create a positive culture that gives athletes confidence to win well, without doping.

In support of UKAD, we’re getting behind Clean Sport Week. We challenge all athletes, coaches, and athlete support personnel to show your team player credentials and work together with athletes to fulfil their anti-doping responsibilities.

We are also proud to be working with UKAD on the Assurance Framework, which National Governing Bodies must complete to show they are meeting their anti-doping responsibilities. As part of this, we’ve been creating an Education Strategy to support athletes early on in their career.

We encourage anyone in our sporting community that would like to learn more about anti-doping to sign up to UKAD’s Clean Sport Hub where there are free education courses for athletes, students, coaches and practitioners.

Follow @ukantidoping on social media to see a range of educational and exciting content throughout the week.

To find out more about UKAD’s Clean Sport Week initiative click HERE.

Triple Arrow Camps return for summer 2023 programme!

Triple Arrow Camps has announced it will return with six camps around the country as part of its summer 2023 programme.

Charterhouse School, St Swithun’s School, Queen Anne’s School, Worth School, Withington Girls’ School, and St George’s School, Harpenden will all host a Triple Arrow Camp in summer 2023.

There’s a mixture of four-day residential and two-day non-residential camps starting from 1 August at Charterhouse School and concluding on 30 August at St George’s, Harpenden.

Prices start from just £140 for a two-day camp and £335 for a four-day camp and campers can expect a unique lacrosse experience designed by some of the best coaches in the UK.

Triple Arrow Camps provide a great environment for all girls to flourish whether they’re just starting out in the game, or looking to get a head start before the new season gets underway.

A week at camp also allows girls to develop their independence and form new friendships with plenty of time for campers to interact outside of lacrosse.

To read more information about Triple Arrow Camps, click HERE.

Triple Arrow Camps Summer 2023 Schedule

Charterhouse School | 1-4 August
St Swithun’s School | 7-10 August
Queen Anne’s School | 15-18 August
Worth School | 21 & 22 August
Withington Girls’ School | 21 & 22 August
St George’s School, Harpenden | 29 & 30 August

Vacancies | National Academy Coaches & Team Manager

England Lacrosse is looking for experienced, committed, and enthusiastic individuals to support the running of the National Academy programme.

National Academy Coaches

Our National Academy Coaches will be excited to introduce athletes to a performance environment, setting the required standards and values for representing England Lacrosse on the world stage.

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to shape the Junior programmes and develop a pathway into the Senior programmes for the next World Championship cycle, European Championships, Home International Series, and other international fixtures and tours as appropriate.

The Coaches will work closely with the England Lacrosse National Talent Pathway Lead in overseeing the strategy, standards, and ongoing direction of the programme and ensuring the overall culture of the programme is aligned with England Lacrosse’s vision and values.

To read more about the role, click HERE and HERE.

Application closing date: Friday 19 May 2023

National Academy Team Manager

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage the programme domestically and in preparation for international fixtures and tours as appropriate within the programme schedule.

The Team Manager will work closely with the England Lacrosse National Talent Pathway Lead, the Talent and Performance administrator and Head Coach in overseeing the planning, logistics and financial sustainability of the programme and ensuring the overall culture of the programme is aligned with England Lacrosse’s vision and values.

You will be responsible for the planning and logistics for the programme, whilst ensuring the welfare and wellbeing of individual players is managed to ensure they are prepared to compete on the international stage and perform consistently at the highest standards required to achieve sustained success.

To read more about the role, click HERE and HERE.

Application closing date: Friday 19 May 2023

England squad announced for Women's U21 European Championship

England Lacrosse is pleased to announce the squad selected to compete at the 2023 Women’s Under 21 European Championship in Prague, Czechia

Head Coach Vic Alexander’s 18-strong squad will represent England in the 11 team tournament in the Czech capital from 2-9 July.

The team will be out to retain their Junior European Championship title after winning the gold medal in the inaugural competition back in 2018 in Poland, defeating this year’s hosts in the final.

The team go into the Championship off the back of a successful Home Internationals campaign in April with victories against Wales (19-4) and Scotland (14-2).

While an 18-player squad has been selected for the Championship, a wider training group will continue to train together in the two months leading up to the event, with a further 14 reserves listed to also be available to step up into the squad if required.

The schedule for July’s Championship is yet to be confirmed but you can get all the updates in relation here at England Lacrosse and through the event website at www.ec23lacrosse.com

See the full squad and reserve list below:

England Squad

Goal
Kennedy Buntrock
Sienna Parekh

Defence
Honor Ashby
Grace Davison
Ana Green
Ailsa Scott
Jemma Thomson

Midfield
Millie Cant
Ella Dimbylow
Habi Littlehales
Emma Pearce
Lara Renders
Sofia Wise

Attack
Rachael Ball
Charlie Bell
Carys Johnson
Molly Light
Annie Mather


Reserves
Genevieve Alcock
Lucy Evans
Martha Halford
Amy Ivey
Georgina Lewis
Fiona MacLean
Ellie Martin
Kitty Marvin
Ellie Pobjoy
Sophia Rodzianko
Bonnie Russell
Nina Sherwen
Amelie Spooner
Harley Tideswell

Border City's Border Eights returns in September

Border City Lacrosse Club will host their third annual Border Eights competition this September after a hugely successful event in 2022.

Taking place on Saturday 9 September 2023 at the Cotehill Sports Ground in Brampton, Cumbria, the Border Eights tournament is part of Border City’s drive to provide more high level lacrosse competition in the very north of England.

Last year the event welcomed six senior men’s teams from across England and Scotland culminating in a second successive win for Edinburgh City after defeating Aberdeen’s Silver City in a dramatic one-goal final.

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 second annual Border Eights competition can register by emailing cumbrialax@gmail.com and entry per team costs £100; there is also the option to camp on site for those travelling from afar.

Keep up to date with all things Border Eights and Border City Lacrosse Club by following them on Facebook and Instagram.