Lacrosse

Played on the grass with 10 players on a team, lacrosse is a fast and furious sport and is often described as ‘the fastest game on two feet.’ Students relish the excitement of representing the School in county, regional and national tournaments, and enjoy taking part in regular school matches against teams from Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Middlesex on weekends during the Autumn and Spring Terms.

Open to all students in Year 6 and above, lacrosse is a key winter sport with all students benefiting from expert coaches in their Games classes. Each Year Group are also offered lunch time and after school lacrosse sessions in addition to their core curriculum classes. Specialist goalkeeping sessions are also in place for those who take up this very exciting position.

The number of BGS students competing at county and regional level has increased significantly, as well as having players at all ages involved in the England talent development pathways. Many students, reflecting the truly inclusive nature of the sport, play purely for the thrill of being part of a team while also celebrating their hard work and enthusiasm for the sport.

Fixtures are every Saturday morning for the whole of the Spring Term, culminating in County Tournaments and the National Schools Lacrosse Tournament in March.

Kit List

Required:

• Damson shirt

• Damson socks

• Skort or shorts (skort for matches)

• Shin pads

• Astro trainers

• Mouthguard

• Lacrosse goggles

• Football boots

• Lacrosse stick (ordered through school)

• A numbered team shirt for team players (PE dept coordinate numbers as required)

• Tracksuit bottoms for travel to and from fixtures

Optional:

• Base layers

• Bench coats

Contact: Rachael Lombaard

Rachael.Lombaard@bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk