IOC confirms number of lacrosse teams to play at LA28

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed a total number of 12 teams will play in the lacrosse tournaments at the LA28 Olympic Games in three years’ time.

Six men’s and six women’s teams will take part in the two competitions as lacrosse makes its return to the Olympic stage after last appearing almost 80 years ago in 1948.

Lacrosse has been allocated a quota of 132 athletes, or 66 athletes per competition, with each qualifying country eligible to take a squad of 11 players to Los Angeles.

World Lacrosse is still yet to confirm exactly how teams will qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games but news is expected over the next few months.

Great British teams will be hoping to be involved in the final Olympic competition having both finished fourth in the respective women’s and men’s tournaments at The World Games in 2022 which features sports that are not contested at the Olympics.

The news comes just days after World Lacrosse confirmed that The Stadium in Exposition Park will be the venue for the lacrosse tournaments during the 2028 Olympics.

More information about LA28 can be found at LA28.org while World Lacrosse will continue to provide updates on the Olympic journey here.

Spencer take on Camden on SEMLA Flags Finals Day this weekend

The 2024/25 South of England Men’s Lacrosse Association (SEMLA) season comes to an end this Saturday as the annual Flags Finals day takes place at Surrey Sports Park.

Last year’s runners up and 2024/25 SEMLA Premier Division champions Spencer will take on fellow Premier Division side Camden Capybaras in the Senior Final.

The Intermediate Final will see Division 1 title winners Walcoutians play second-placed Bristol Bombers while Division 2 champions Camden Capybaras 2s and Midlands League runners-up Leicester City go head-to-head in the Minor Final.

The Flags Finals day is the culmination of the SEMLA season that started back in October and comes after two weeks of round robin and semi-final matches across the three Flags competitions.

After making it through the round robin group, Spencer and Camden secured their place in the Senior Final after respective 20-6 and 13-8 semi-final victories over Hillcroft and Hampstead.

It was a particularly impressive semi-final win for Camden Capybaras who defeated last year’s champions and Premier Division winners in seven of the last 10 seasons Hampstead.

It’s sure to be an exciting final between the two teams who are stacked with international players, including England’s Nick DeCaprio, Ben Buchanan, Lyndon Bunio, Dan Watson, Albert Whitehead, Tom Roche, Will Prescott, Hal Dwobeng, and Ed Hilditch.

Spencer take a slight advantage into the final having defeated Camden Capybaras in their two Premier Division matches this season (Spencer 17-3 Camden Capybaras & Camden Capybaras 5-18 Spencer).

Walcoutians and Bristol Bombers reached the Intermediate Final after also making it through the round robin group and then defeating Nuneaton and Reading 18-11 and 15-6 respectively.

Walcoutians ended Spencer 2s domination of Division 1 this year by winning the title after Spencer 2s joined their first team in the Premier Division for 2024/25.

Hot on their heels, however, were Bristol Bombers who finished in second place, just five points behind the league leaders.

Results in the league this year lend themselves to a Walcoutians victory in the Intermediate Final (Bristol Bombers 7-13 Walcoutians & Walcoutians 14-7 Bristol Bombers) but anything can happen on Flags Finals day.

In two tight Minor Flags semi-finals, Camden Capybaras 2s overcame Oxford City by a single goal to reach the final 10-9 and Leicester City beat Exeter University 10-8.

Camden Capybaras 2s claimed the Division 2 title by a single point after eight wins, one draw, and one loss in their 10 games this season.

Leicester City finished fourth in the Midlands League before eventually falling to Nuneaton in the Final Four competition but head into the Minor Final with confidence after defeating 2023 Minor Flags winners and 2024 finalists Exeter University in their semi-final match-up.

As in previous years, entry for spectators is free with donations accepted throughout the day to help offset the cost of running the event.

Each game will be played on the AGP1 (3G) pitch at Surrey Sports Park with parking available on-site; food and drink will be available from the main building.

To view the official SEMLA Flags Finals digital programme, click HERE.

All three finals will be streamed live on YouTube by Lacrosse Live UK HERE.

For more information about SEMLA, their leagues, and the Flags Finals, click HERE.

SEMLA Flags Finals Day Schedule (12/04/25)

11:00 | Camden Capybaras 2s vs Leicester City | Minor Final
13:00 | Walcountians vs Bristol Bombers | Intermediate Final
15:00 | Junior Games
16:00 | Spencer vs Camden Capybaras | Senior Final

SEMLA Flags Finals Day Squads

Leicester City

Jake Austin
Adam Bukacel
Freddie Ealham
Richard Farrell
Vijay Gida
Daniel Gillard
Toby Hayes
Euan Jarret
Theo Kuehn
Jamie Lyndon
Harvey Moden
Liam Sansom
Uzzi Scotton
Callum Stocker
Jack Taylor
Chris Watts

Camden Capybaras 2s

Will Blake
Jamie Caldwell
Vlad Dolezal
Jake Duff
Ben Goodfellow
Rob Ingham Clark
Nakibul Khan
Flip Meijaard
Sam Miselbach
Jay Moore
Matt Morgan
Anthony Onwuli
Reece Piper
Will Stallibrass
Joe Taylor

Bristol Bombers

Ste Bateman
Tom Blunsden
Danny Chambers
Hayden Davies
Ollie Dawson
Owen Edwards
Eric Epps
Danny Fagan
Matt King
Mark Lane
Daniel Milson
Sean Paton
James Stansbury
Cam Turner
Ryan Wilton
Tavis Yung

Walcoutians

Harry Armitage
Lewis Arnold
Liam Barrett
Oliver Barrett
Josh Goring
Tom Hatton
Joe Hodgkins
Adam Ledger
Andrew Leggett
Matt Man
Josh Morris
Jack Nichols
Sam Perry
Joe Poland
Peter Ross
Will Smith
Tom Stansfield
Ryan Walker
Ben Young

Camden Capybaras

Tripp Davies
Nick DeCaprio
Ben Deetjen
Daminic DeGaetano
Arthur Fish
Kieran Garvey
Seb Grant
Ed Hilditch
Peter Jordan
Conor MacDougall
Will Mallonee
Travis Payne
Adam Russell
Max Wood

Spencer

Tom Bailey
William Barrie
Ben Buchanan
Lyndon Bunio
Ollie Daniels
Hal Dwobeng
Sam Hewitt
Aidan Hood
Jude Krommenhoek
Cam Leslie
Will Prescott
Jack Robinson
Tom Roche
Paul Wainwright
Will Walker
Finn Ward
Dan Watson
Albert Whitehead

England Lacrosse to support WADA's annual Play True Day

England Lacrosse is delighted to be supporting the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Play True Day on Friday 11 April.

Play True Day aims to promote clean sport with the campaign highlighting key themes that reflect the values of integrity, fairness, and unity.

This year’s theme is “It starts with you” as WADA looks to shift the focus from the collective ‘we’ to the individual ‘you’ and emphasise that, although we’re all part of a united team, each of us has a vital role to play in championing clean sport.

Since its inception in 2014, Play True Day has gained momentum through the efforts of WADA’s global anti-doping partners; from inspiring posts to impactful campaigns, their contributions have played a vital role in spreading the message of clean sport worldwide.

The first official celebration took place in 2014, aiming to unite the global sporting community under a shared commitment to integrity and fairness. Since that first celebration in 2014, Play True Day has evolved from a small initiative into a global movement that reaches millions each year. 

In 2024, on its 10th anniversary, over 100 countries and 50 organisations participated, creating a global wave of support for clean sport generating nearly 200 million impressions and 260,000 engagements worldwide on social media.

For more information about the World Anti-Doping Agency, Play True Day, and how you can get involved, click HERE.

British Lacrosse Vacancy | Olympic Performance Lead (Part-Time)

As British Lacrosse returns to the Olympic arena, they are seeking a high-performance leader to join the team and help to realise the performance potential of GB’s most talented lacrosse athletes.

This role will be pivotal in realising British Lacrosse’s medal winning targets over the coming years, including The World Games, European & World Championships, and the LA 2028 Olympic Games. 

This Lead role presents a unique opportunity in elite sport for a passionate individual to shape British Lacrosse's Men’s and Women’s national teams’ performance as they seek Olympic qualification to and success at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028.

British Lacrosse is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced individual to lead the Performance Programme, develop their understanding of navigating a new lacrosse Olympic landscape, and shape the work of their coaching and support staff.

British Lacrosse is at the forefront of the opportunities being presented as a new Olympic sport, and will expect the successful applicant to lead in realising these opportunities.

Lacrosse has a proud track record of international success, and the successful candidate will have the immediate task of developing the British Lacrosse teams for the World and European Championship qualifying events prior to the LA 28 Games.

To view the full Performance Lead job description, please click HERE.

For more information about British Lacrosse, click HERE.

Position: Part Time sports consultant. Flexible working.

Salary: £50,000 pro rata, per annum.

Location: Home-based (with domestic and international travel as required).

Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer and British Lacrosse Board.

Application closing date:  Monday 28 April 2025

How to apply

To submit an application for this position, please email the following documents to info@britishlacrosse.org:

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

· Up to date CV.

· Complete Equalities monitoring form – via this link Typeform.com

If assistance is required to submit application via post, please get in touch. 

Nuneaton named SEMLA Midlands League champions

Nuneaton Lacrosse Club picked up back-to-back South of England Men’s Lacrosse Association (SEMLA) Midlands League titles for the first time last month after a final day 11-7 win over Leicester City.

After finishing top of the regular league table, Nuneaton qualified for the Midlands Final 4 competition along with City of Stoke (2nd), Leicester City (3rd), and Loughborough Lions (4th) where an 11-2 semi-final win over Loughborough was followed by the final victory over Leicester to secure the overall title.

The result saw them remain unbeaten throughout the 2024/25 season, winning all 10 of their fixtures including an impressive 8-2 win over second placed City of Stoke in October.

It was that win that helped Nuneaton secure the title as they finished two points above Stoke, scoring 89 goals and somehow conceding just 16 (less than two goals per game!).

Finishing as the Midlands League leaders saw Nuneaton go into the Intermediate Flags Finals group stage where they finished top of Group C ahead of Spencer 3 and Cheltenham on goal difference before falling to an 18-11 defeat against Walcoutians in the semi-final.

The title means Nuneaton have secured back-to-back SEMLA Midlands league trophies for the first time after winning the league trophy last year.

Their first title was during the ill-fated 2019/20 season that was cut short due to the pandemic after which first placed Nuneaton were declared champions due to their superior head-to-head record against second placed Loughborough University.

That season saw just six teams enter the SEMLA Midlands League which has since grown to 11 teams this season, highlighting the incredible work of teams, players, and volunteers in the Midlands to grow lacrosse within that area.

Spencer lift fifth SEMLA Premier Division title

Spencer lifted their fifth South of England Men’s Lacrosse Association (SEMLA) Premier Division title and their first since 2022 last month after a final day victory over Spencer 2s.

The 14-2 win over Spencer 2s saw Spencer go unbeaten in the 2024/25 season, winning each of their 10 games, scoring 165 and conceding just 49.

Spencer’s team is stacked with some of the best lacrosse talent the country has to offer with England’s Hal Dwobeng, Tom Bracegirdle, Ben Buchanan, Dan Watson, Albert Whitehead, and Tom Roche all part of their squad.

They’ve now got the opportunity to score a double of trophies when they take on Camden Capybaras in the SEMLA Senior Flags Final this weekend.

Champions for the past two seasons, Hampstead, finished third behind Spencer and Hillcroft after a below par season saw them win just four of their Premier Division matches and finish 11 points behind the league leaders.

Hitchin finished bottom of the league with 25 points after two wins from 10 games, just a point behind Camden Capybaras who cling onto their top division status for another year at least.

Elsewhere in the SEMLA leagues, Walcoutians secured an immediate return to the Premier Division after relegation last season and went unbeaten in Division 1, winning all 10 games; they’ll take on Bristol Bombers on Saturday in the Intermediate Flags Final.

Camden Capybaras 2s came out on top in an incredibly tight Division 2 where just two points separated first from third while Oxford City secured the Division 3 title, finishing a point above second placed Spencer 4s and winning all nine of their matches this season.

Camden Capybaras 2s will compete for the Minor Flags trophy as they play Leicester City in the final on Saturday.

In the SEMLA Local Leagues, Spencer (South East 1), Walcoutians (South East 2), Richcroft (South East 3), and Cardiff Harlequins (South West) all secured top spot in their respective leagues.

For more information about SEMLA and their leagues, click HERE.

England sweep the board at Home Internationals

Day 3 Results

England Women A 17-4 Czechia (4-0; 10-1; 15-2; 17-4)
Teagan Scott (5G, 2A), Sofia Wise (1G, 3A), Anna Saunter (3G), Cece Green (2G, 1A), Julie Wise (1G, 1A), Lauren Hart (1G), Milly Home (1G), Freya Moody (1G), Emily Nalls (1G), Emma Savage (1G), Ella Malik (1A)

England Women B 22-3 South Africa (7-2; 14-2; 19-2; 22-3)
Rachael Ball (4G), Habi Littlehales (4G), Charlie Bell (2G, 2A), Zimeng Wu (1G, 2A) Ella Dimblylow (2G), Jess Foster (2G), Kitty Marvin (2G), Nina Sherwen (1G, 1A)Anna Boyne (1G), Holly Bureau (1G), Ellie Martin (1G), Bella Streule (1G)

England Men (U20) 10-5 Scotland (2-3; 5-4; 8-5; 10-5)
Zak Spreckly (1G, 4A), Ben Jackson (1G, 2A), Ellis Baythorpe (2G), Owen Shuttleworth (2G), Oscar McCarthy (2G), Will Brown (1G), Jamie Mochan (1G), James McIlhagger (1A)

England U20 Women 15-10 Scotland U20
Katie Gray (4G), Marie Rudd (3G, 1A), Molly Kennedy (3G), Ella Ford (2G), Lex Howarth (2G), Lara Moore (1G)

2025 Home Internationals Series | Day 2

Day 2 Results

England Men 16-1 Sweden (4-1; 10-1; 13-1; 16-1)
Ellis Baythorpe (4G), Owen Shuttleworth (3G), Ben Jackson (2G), Dan Teal (2G), Leo Baythorpe (1G), Oscar McCarthy (1G), James McIlhagger (1G), Jamie Mochan (1G), Zak Spreckley (1G)

England Women A 17-7 Scotland (6-0; 9-4; 14-5; 17-7)
Emma Savage (3G, 1A), Georgie Southorn (3G), Milly Home (2G, 1A), Lauren Hart (2G), Sofia Wise (2G), Teagan Scott (1G, 1A), Lucy Devine (1G), Cece Green (1G), Anna Neville (1G), Liv Thomas (1G), Hannah Thurston (1A)

England Women B 15-5 Scotland (3-2; 6-3; 10-4; 15-5)
Charlie Bell (3G, 2A), Rachael Ball (3G),  Sophie Taggart (2G, 1A),  Holly Bureau (2G), Ella Dimbylow (2G), Grace Connor (1G),  Nina Sherwen (1G), Bella Streule (1G), Anna Boyne (1A), Molly Light (1G), Zimeng Wu (1G)

England U20 Women 11-8 Wales U20 (2-1; 7-4; 10-6; 11-8)
Katie Gray (2G), Lex Howarth (1G, 1A), Molly Kennedy (1G, 1A), Lara Moore (1G, 1A), Mary Briscoe (1G), Lexi-Grace Greer (1G), Ellie Pobjoy (1G), Maria Rudd (1G), Emily Warrack (1G), Immy Watson (1G), Ella Ford (2A)

Day 3 Fixtures

09:00 England Women A v Czechia
11:20 England Women B v South Africa
11:30 England Men (U20) v Scotland Men
14:10 England U20 Women v Scotland U20

England named as one of 20 teams playing in 2025 Men's U20 Championship

England has been named by World Lacrosse as one of 20 teams to be playing at this year’s 2025 Men’s U20 Championship on Jeju Island, Korea.

Taking place from 15-24 August, 17 of the 20 confirmed teams competed in the 2022 edition of the competition, including all top 10 finishers.

Each of the four continental federations is represented with seven teams from the Asia-Pacific Lacrosse Union, six teams from the Pan-American Lacrosse Association, five teams from the European Lacrosse Federation, and two teams from the Africa Association of Lacrosse.

Ghana will make its debut in the competition as well as its first appearance at any World Lacrosse championship while New Zealand will also make its first appearance in the Men’s U20 Championship, having competed at five senior men’s championships.

England, led by Head Coach Mike Armstrong, will be looking to follow up last year’s second placed finish in the Euros with a strong showing at the World Championship after finishing sixth in 2022.

England continues its preparations for the World Championship in Largs, Scotland this weekend at the 2025 Home Internationals Series where they play Sweden and Scotland on Saturday and Sunday respectively after a narrow 7-4 defeat to Wales on Friday.

World Lacrosse CEO Jim Scherr said:

“I am thrilled to announce an exceptionally strong field for this men’s U20 championship, which features the best young talent in our sport from an increasingly diverse lacrosse community.

“The rapidly rising level of competition at our U20 championships reflects the trajectory of our sport and I cannot wait for our global fanbase to witness the next stars of our game at an exceptional World Lacrosse event on the beautiful Jeju Island in Korea.”

The pools and schedule for the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship will be announced early next month and all information in relation to the tournament can be found HERE.

2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship Teams

Australia
Canada
China
England
Germany
Ghana
Haudenosaunee
Hong Kong, China
Ireland
Israel
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Korea
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Puerto Rico
Chinese Taipei
United States

2025 Home Internationals Series | Day 1

Day 1 Results

England Women A 11-4 Wales (0-1; 4-1; 8-3; 11-4)
Georgie Southorn (3G, 1A), Milly Home (2G), Cece Green (1G, 1A), Julie Wise (1G, 1A), Ella Malik (1G), Emily Nalls (1G), Teagan Scott (1G), Liv Thomas (1A)

England Women B 15-2 Wales (4-0; 10-1; 13-1; 15-2)
Nina Sherwen (4G, 2A), Rachael Ball (3G), Bella Streule (2G), Holly Bureau (1G), Charlie Bell (1G), Sofia Best (1G), Jess Foster (1G), Molly Light (1G), Emma Pearce (1G), Anna Boyne (1A)

England Men (U20) 4-7 Wales Men (0-1; 1-3; 2-4; 4-7)
Zak Spreckley (3G), Ben Jackson (1G)

England Women U20 18-3 Czechia U20 (6-0; 10-0; 14-1; 18-3)
Molly Kennedy (3G, 4A), Ella Ford (4G), Lexi-Grace Greer (3G, 1A), Lara Moore (1G, 3A), Lexi Howarth (2G, 1A), Marie Rudd (2G, 1A), Ellie Pobjoy (2G), India Blakey (2A), Liv Gomarsall (2A), Katie Gray (1G)

Team England battled through near gale force winds to record a successful first day at the 2025 Home Internationals Series in Largs, Scotland.

While the sun did shine in Scotland, a fierce wind rampaged across the Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre that gave all the competing teams an extra opponent and made communication between players a real struggle.

In the Women’s A competition, after a relatively slow start getting to grips with conditions, the team found their feet to go on two four-goal runs either side of the half and see off Wales in their opening game.

Georgie Southorn hit a quick-fire hat-trick in Q3, while there were first England goals for Teagan Scott and Emily Nalls, and debuting goalkeeper Livy Schellekens made a number of saves in net.

Six players in total received their senior caps on Friday signalling the strength in depth of the playing group with a key blend of youth and experience underpinning this Home Internationals squad as the coaching staff continue to assess options ahead of next year’s World Championship.

Day 2 Fixtures

09:50 England Men (U20) v Sweden Men
10:10 England Women B v Scotland
12:40 England Women U20 v Wales U20
15:00 England Women A v Scotland

SEMLA to host two coaching seminars with guest speaker Walt Christianson

England men’s box lacrosse team Head Coach Walt Christianson has been announced as the headline act as the South of England Men’s Lacrosse Association (SEMLA) hosts two coaching seminars later this month.

The seminars are aimed at coaches and those interested in coaching but anyone from any background is welcome at the sessions in London and the Midlands.

The first seminar will be held at Spencer Lacrosse Club, London on Monday 28 April with Christianson being joined by Head of Lacrosse at Putney High and England Lacrosse Aspire Programme Coach, Emilie Ellston, and Head of Lacrosse at North London Collegiate and England Men’s U20 Assistant Coach, Corey Carver.

The second session will take place the following day on Tuesday 29 April at Nuneaton Lacrosse Club where Christianson will once again be on the panel along with Nuneaton Coach Chris White and England women’s box lacrosse team Assistant Coach, Millie Geddes.

Alongside the formal seminar sessions, there will also be a question and answer session with individuals able to submit questions to panel members prior to the event by emailing SEMLA President Rob Gooch on selma.president@southlacrosse.org.uk.

SEMLA Coaching Seminar Schedule

Walt Christianson, Emilie Ellston, & Corey Carver | Monday 28 April | Spencer Lacrosse Club | 7pm-9pm (doors open at 6pm).

Walt Christianson, Chris White, & Millie Geddes | Tuesday 29 April | Nuneaton Lacrosse Club | 7pm-9pm (doors open at 6pm).

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Tickets now on general sale for The Fly Sixes Lacrosse

Secure your spot at The Fly Sixes Lacrosse for 2025 as general sale tickets are now available across all of the May and June competition dates.

This year’s leading Sixes competition is as stacked as ever with squads packed full of international level talent from around the world and the action across every gameday is shaping up to be electric.

Days to Mark in Your Calendar

Prepare for two weekends of high stakes action:

• 17-18 May | Blackheath Rugby Club, London

• 31 May - 1 June | Manchester Regional Arena

Ticket Options

Single Day: Choose any matchday that fits your schedule and be part of the action - Dive into a day of high-level lacrosse and experience the thrills and spills of every game.

Weekend: Make a real weekend of it! Pick up a ticket covering both days of action across either of our weekends in London and Manchester, see the two days of competition from start to finish and save 10% on daily prices.

Tournament Pass: Can't get enough of the action? Immerse yourself in every single minute of this year's competition across all four match days with The Fly 2025 Tournament Pass for £49 and save up to almost 20% versus daily ticket prices!

Concessions: There’s a range of concession prices on all ticket types - Concession prices cover: 16–18-year-olds, Students (with valid ID), those aged 60+, and Blue Light Card holders at just £10 for a single day and £30 for The Fly 2025 Tournament Pass.

Junior Fans: For our younger fans Under 16, it's just £5 for a single day ticket. It's the perfect chance to introduce the next generation to the exhilarating world of Sixes Lacrosse and take part in extra activities including our give-it-a-go area and have the opportunity to meet the players for autographs and photos!

Please note, all tickets are subject to a booking fee.

Get Your Tickets Now

Whether you're a die-hard lacrosse enthusiast or a newcomer to the sport, The Fly Sixes Lacrosse league is the perfect blend of speed, skill, and excitement. Don't let the game pass you by! Grab your tickets today and be a part of the action in 2025 for the run up to Sixes Lacrosse at the Olympics!

Poynton presented with NEMLA Premier Division trophy

Poynton, based in Cheshire, were presented with the 2024/25 North of England Men’s Lacrosse Association (NEMLA) Premier Division trophy after an enthralling 15-11 win over Stockport on Saturday.

Having officially secured the title at the end of February, Poynton were presented with the trophy having lost just once all season, scoring 200 times while conceding just 95.

Even if Cheadle and Brooklands, who sit in second and third place respectively, were to win their final games, Poynton will finish at least nine points clear at the top of the table which could be as many as 11 points should those teams taste defeat on the final day.

It’s been an incredible season for Poynton who last lost a league match in February against Brooklands and claim their first NEMLA Premier Division title since 2018.

In that year, they also claimed the European Club Championship and the Men’s Senior Flags titles and they have the opportunity to secure a double this season when they take on Brooklands in the Senior Flags Final at Rochdale Lacrosse Club on Sunday 27 April.

Poynton have an enviable amount of talent in their ranks including England’s William Baxter and Alex Russell and are led by England coach Mike Bartlett; they’ve now got just over three weeks to prepare for that Senior Flags Final showdown with Brooklands.

In the other NEMLA leagues, Rochdale have been promoted to the Premier Division after winning the Championship title with a game still to play having gone unbeaten throughout the season, Brooklands A are Division 1 champions with just one defeat, and Brooklands ExA secured the Division 2 title finishing two points ahead of Mellor B in second.

The Women’s Division is still to be decided with Stockport currently sitting top of the league with one game left to play but Oxton hot on their heels with two games remaining.

Watch Poynton’s match against Stockport from Saturday below.

Women's box players invited to training session led by Walt Christianson

The England men’s box lacrosse team is inviting women’s box players to their training session on Sunday 27 April ahead of the 2025 E-Box and ShE-Box Invitational events, with men’s Head Coach Walt Christianson set to be in attendance.

Taking place at the Oxford Academy Dome from 12pm-4pm, the session will run separate men’s and women’s groups working the same drills and activities with scrimmages played over short periods alternating between the two groups.

The hugely experienced England men’s team Head Coach Walt Christianson will be attending and leading the session imbibing some of his wealth of knowledge to participants.

Under his tutelage, England has risen from fifth in Europe to fourth in the world, winning a first European Championship title in 2022 along the way.

Priced at just £15 per person (payable on the day), the session is the perfect opportunity for women’s box players to learn from one of the best coaches in the world.

Players will need to supply their own box lacrosse equipment and should email englandboxlacrosse@gmail.com to confirm their attendance ahead of the session.

Surrey secure first Southern Development Tournament title

The University of Surrey secured the first ever Southern Universities Development Tournament title after a 3-1 final win over the Bath University on Saturday.

Canterbury Christ Church and Cardiff universities also took part in the four-team tournament that aimed to develop younger or less experienced players and build connections between the universities heading into the future.

During the tournament, each team was able to play at least four 30-minute games in a round robin format with over 50 players taking part throughout the day; there were also plenty of supporters cheering the teams on from the sidelines.

A handful of the Bath University women’s players even kitted up and got involved, with Louisa Jones playing every single minute as a long pole for Bath.

The tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) was Bath University’s first-year goalie Harrison Lane who stepped in the cage for Surrey who didn’t have a goal-keeper on the day.

Bath’s University Lacrosse Officer (ULO) Toby West and the other organisers of the tournament would like to thank the teams and players for attending and making the day such a brilliant one.

Huge thanks go to the four volunteer officials, Izzy Sankey, Max Woodhouse, Roben Els, and Harry Goodrem, who helped to make the day run as smoothly as possible.

The England Lacrosse ULO Programme has been in existence since 2018 and aims to further support and develop the lacrosse population at university, link with local clubs and residents near the university, and support players’ transition from education to employment, so individuals continue to be part of the lacrosse community after education.

For more information about the ULO Programme, click HERE.

If you’d like to grow the game at your university as a ULO, please contact Nik Roberts on n.roberts@englandlacrosse.co.uk.

1 week until 2025 Triple Arrow Camps begin

Today marks one week to go until our 2025 Triple Arrow Camps begin at St Swithun’s School, Winchester with a further six scheduled during the following two weeks.

St Swithun’s School, Haberdashers’ School, Withington School, Caterham School, Queen Anne’s School, and St George’s School will all host two-day camps from Monday 7 April while Cheltenham Ladies’ College will be the venue for this year’s four-day Plus+ Camp (booking now closed).

Triple Arrow Camps are the perfect place to inspire a young person’s lacrosse game; whether they’re starting their lacrosse journey or wanting to practice and perfect their skills during the school holidays.

Each camp follows a curriculum designed by experienced England Lacrosse coaches with key outcomes set for each group to ensure everyone completes the week having developed their individual ability.

Each camp provides a unique experience as the coaches plan specialist daily schedules and sessions based on their experience and the ability of the group they are leading.

Triple Arrow Camps are simply a great environment for all girls to flourish both on the lacrosse pitch and off it with many previous campers saying their independence has developed and they’ve formed new friendships while attending a camp.

Book your child’s place on any of our seven Easter 2025 Triple Arrow Camps now with prices starting from just £167.50!

Lacrosse's Olympic venue announced!

The Stadium in Exposition Park will be the lacrosse venue for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, World Lacrosse has announced.

As well as showcasing lacrosse at an Olympic Games for the first time in 80 years, The Stadium will also host flag football during LA28 with the pitch being configured according to the smaller field of play used for both disciplines.

Situated in the heart of Los Angeles, The Stadium in Exposition Park has a capacity of 22,000 and is home to Los Angeles FC and Angel City FC who play in the MLS and NWSL respectively.

Despite only opening seven years ago in 2018, The Stadium has already experienced high-level lacrosse when it hosted the inaugural, and so far only, Premier League Lacrosse All-Star Game in July 2019.

Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, The Killers, and Blackpink have all performed sell-out concerts at The Stadium that is adjacent to the LA Memorial Coliseum and within walking distance of other key LA28 venues.

Every LA28 venue assignment is subject to final approval from the International Olympic Committee Executive Board next month.

More information on Olympic venues can be found at LA28.org while World Lacrosse will continue to provide updates on the Olympic journey here.

England Home Internationals squads announced

England Lacrosse is pleased to announce the four England squads making the trip to Scotland for the 2025 Home Internationals Series.

The annual competition, taking place from 4-6 April at the SportScotland National Sports Training Centre in Largs, will see England take on other international sides in competitive fixtures as they continue their preparations for upcoming Championships and get a taste of international lacrosse.

Each England side will play three games during the 2025 Home Internationals, one each against hosts Scotland, Wales, and then, as has been customary over the last few years, a third against a guest international team.

Czechia join both the Women’s A competitions (Senior and U20), while a South Africa side enter the Women’s B competition, and Sweden join the Men’s competition.

The England Women’s Senior side will be in international action for the first time since being crowned European Champions in Portugal back in the summer of 2024, representing the beginning of the road to Tokyo 2026 and the Women’s World Championship.

A number of players are in line for a first senior cap, including Honor Ashby, Ana Green, and Freya Moody who all played at last year’s Women’s Under 20 World Championship.

Our squad for the men’s competition has a youthful makeup with our Under 20s training programme, led by Michael Armstrong, taking up the challenge ahead of a hugely important summer for the group.

The 22-player squad will gain valuable experience during the Home Internationals Series, playing against senior international sides who are themselves preparing for the Men’s European Championship.

The Under 20 programme also took part in the Men’s Senior competition last year, with the event helping them in their development and assisting the squad in becoming the well-rounded athletes the programme sets out to create ahead of the 2025 Men’s Under 20 World Championship.

 The England team for the Women’s Junior competition is made up of our brightest talents from our National Aspire programme and players from the England Development squad that meet the age eligibility with the coaching staff also being made up of coaches from the National Aspire programme.

Home Internationals will represent a first taste of international action for a number of these athletes and should be a fantastic occasion for our young players to gain valuable match experience at this level.

Tickets for the tournament are on sale now from Lacrosse Scotland - it is recommended to buy in advance to take advantage of cheaper pricing compared to pay on the day.

The full England Home Internationals squads can be found below:

.England Women’s Senior A (Performance) Squad

Honor Ashby
Lucy Devine
Ana Green
Cece Green
Lauren Hart
Milly Home
Ella Malik
Freya Moody
Emily Nalls
Anna Neville
Lizzie Rutherford
Anna Saunter
Emma Savage
Livy Schellekens (GK)
Teagan Scott
Georgie Southorn
Liv Thomas
Hannah Thurston
Charlie Wilson
Julie Wise
Sofia Wise
Dylan Whittington (GK)

Staff
Michael Molster
Alex Carnegie-Brown
Ash Gloster
Georgie Hurt
Sophia Busfield
Debs Owen
Josh Wall
Tom Elliott

Fixtures
Fri 4 Apr - 10:00 v Wales
Sat 5 Apr - 15:00 v Scotland
Sun 6 Apr - 09:00 v Czechia

England Men’s Squad

Noah Arnison (GK)
Wil Baker
Ellis Baythorpe
Leo Baythorpe
Will Brown
Archie Carr
Ollie Daniels
Matt Forrester
Finn Howie
Ben Jackson
Spencer Mason
Oscar McCarthy
James McIlhagger
Jamie Mochan
Joachim Ruby (GK)
Owen Shuttleworth
George Smith
Zak Spreckley
Dan Teal
James Thompson
Alex Tyldesley-Worster

Staff
Michael Armstrong
Elliott Hurry
Corey Carver
Sam Ives
Matt Collier
Alison Cara

Fixtures
Fri 4 Apr - 09:50 v Wales
Sat 5 Apr - 09:50 v Sweden
Sun 6 Apr - 11:30 v Scotland

England Women’s Senior B (Development) Squad

Rachael Ball
Charlie Bell
Sofia Best
Anna Boyne
Grace Connor
Lois Crilly
Ella Dimbylow
Molly Light
Habi Littlehales
Ellie Martin
Kitty Marvin
Sienna Parekh (GK)
Emma Pearce
Emily Rossiter
Ailsa Scott
Nina Sherwen
Ellie Simpson
Bella Streule
Sophie Taggart
Hettie Walker
Eleanor Williams (GK)
Zimeng Wu

Staff
Sally Keogh
Ruby Smith
Ky Chui
Debs Owen
Josh Wall
Tom Elliott

Fixtures
Fri 4 Apr - 10:10 v Wales
Sat 5 Apr - 10:10 v Scotland
Sun 6 Apr - 11:20 v South Africa

England Women’s Junior A (U20) Squad

India Blakey
Erin Brady
Mary Briscoe
Holly Bureau
Taya Dangerfield
Ella Ford
Jess Foster
Liv Gomarsall
Katie Gray
Lily-Grace Greer
Molly Grimshaw
Alexia Howarth
Molly Kennedy
Izzy Middleton (GK)
Ella Ng (GK)
Ellie Pobjoy
Talia Roche
Marie Rudd
Sienna Rust
Immy Watson

Staff
Laura Beaman
Emilie Ellston
Aimee Ratapana
Ed Knight
Ally Willetts
Rebecca Wood

Fixtures
Fri 4 Apr - 12:40 v Czechia
Sat 5 Apr - 12:40 v Wales
Sun 6 Apr - 14:10 v Scotland

England Lacrosse to host Youth Officials' Course in North West

England Lacrosse is delighted to announce we will be hosting our next Youth Officials’ Courses at Stockport Lacrosse Club on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 April.

Wednesday will see experienced official Dean Mohareb lead a refereeing course while international umpire Paul Bibby will take charge of an umpiring course on the Thursday.

Enabling young individuals to be able to safely officiate youth games in conjunction with other qualified officials, the Youth Officials’ Course is open to individuals aged 14 and above.

On completion of the course, participants will be able to officiate games below their age group with a qualified adult. 

Upon turning 16 years old, individuals will then be awarded their Level 1 Officiating Qualification and will be able to officiate any games that are open to a Level 1.

The cost per person for each course is £25.

Schedule:
Youth Referee | Wednesday 16 April | 10am - 3pm | Stockport Lacrosse Club

Youth Umpire | Thursday 17 April | 10am - 3pm | Stockport Lacrosse Club

Cost:
£25 per person

Bath University to host first Southern Development Tournament

Bath University is set to host the first ever Southern Universities Development Lacrosse Tournament on Saturday 29 March with Bath, Surrey, Canterbury Christ Church, and Cardiff Universities all taking part.

With over 50 players from the four universities participating, the Southern Universities Development Tournament will have a round robin structure with a champion being crowned at the end of the day.

All four university teams have had strong seasons in the BUCS leagues with Bath being crowned Southern Premier champions but the ultimate aim of the tournament is to develop younger or less experienced players and to build connections between the universities heading into the future.

Taking place at the Medical Pitch at Bath University from 10am, the tournament is the brainchild of Bath’s University Lacrosse Officer (ULO) Toby West and is set to be a fun-filled day of lacrosse.

The England Lacrosse ULO Programme has been in existence since 2018 and aims to further support and develop the lacrosse population at university, link with local clubs and residents near the university, and support players’ transition from education to employment, so individuals continue to be part of the lacrosse community after education.

For more information about the ULO Programme, click HERE.

If you’d like to grow the game at your university as a ULO, please contact Nik Roberts on n.roberts@englandlacrosse.co.uk.