2024 National Schools Lacrosse Championships Programme

Official Programme

England Lacrosse Welcome

Welcome to the official England Lacrosse digital programme for the 2024 National Schools Lacrosse Championships.

This year’s Championships will once again take place at the Aldershot Garrison Sports Field from Saturday 9 to Tuesday 12 March and we thank the Army and their team, as always, for accommodating us in 2024.

The National Schools Lacrosse Championships is undoubtedly the highlight of the school lacrosse year and something we at England Lacrosse always look forward to so we, naturally, cannot wait for this year’s event.

The past 12 months have been a particularly exciting time for everyone in the lacrosse community with the news that the six-a-side Sixes version of the sport will be featured at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA being announced in October by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Obviously, we are beyond thrilled and excited about this news at England Lacrosse and we’re doing everything we can to support the IOC, World Lacrosse, Wales Lacrosse, Lacrosse Scotland, and other relevant parties to ensure we, and British Lacrosse, are in the best possible place ahead of qualification for those 2028 Olympics.

With those Olympic Games just over four years away now, many of the young, talented players on show at the 2024 National School Lacrosse Championships will be at the right age in 2028 to be involved in that competition and we are excited to see how they progress in their lacrosse careers between now and then.

That’s not the only good news from the past year or so as our England women’s under-21 side became European champions in July putting them in good stead ahead of their 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship in Hong Kong, China this August; in addition, our senior England men’s team finished sixth at their World Championship.

Looking forward to the rest of this year, it’s going to be yet another packed one in terms of international lacrosse with four tournaments taking place overseas, including the Women’s European Championship, the Men’s U20 European Championship, the Men’s and Women’s Box Lacrosse World Championship, and the aforementioned Women’s U20 World Championship.

None of what we have been able to achieve over the past year would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of everyone within the lacrosse community, including those at a grass-roots level in schools and clubs across the country.

We would like to personally thank every single one of you for helping to keep lacrosse going during this period.

The National Schools Lacrosse Championships aim to showcase young talent and give the athletes involved a taste of the sort of high level competition they may not already be used to.

So, a huge thank you from England Lacrosse to the schools and in particular, the girls competing, who will arrive in Aldershot in March prepared and ready to play some excellent lacrosse and we’re all looking forward to another brilliant event.

Championships Information

GATES

The venue will be open to spectators from 8am on each competition day.

GAME TIME

Saturday 9 March

First match | 10:00am

Last match | 3:23pm

Sunday 10 March

First match | 9:00am

Knockouts | from 1:00pm

Last match | 4:45pm

Monday 11 March

First match | 10:00am

Knockouts | from 2:45pm

Last match | 4:55pm

Tuesday 12 March

First Match | 10:00am

Knockouts | from 1:45pm

Last match | 4:45pm

PARKING

The car park will open at 7:45am. There will be limited spectator parking situated on site at the Aldershot Garrison Sports Centre. AA road signs and event signage will be in place to direct you.

TICKETS

This competition is a fully ticketed event. Tickets can be purchased online before the event or at the entrance tent on site. Further online ticket information will be released in due course.

DOGS

Dogs are allowed on site. Please note, they will need to be kept on a lead at all times and we ask that mess is disposed of in the bins provided.

SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT

England Lacrosse ask that all spectators adhere to the England Lacrosse Spectator Code of Conduct to ensure that everyone taking part in the Championships has an enjoyable experience.

England Lacrosse Social Media

Follow England Lacrosse on social media for full coverage of the Championships. Join the conversation using #NSLC24 and we’ll share our favourite posts!

The Fly Social Media

Follow all things The Fly on social media and keep up to date with all the latest goings on, with a full The Fly 2024 schedule and tickets soon to be released.

Sweet Chariot Lacrosse Tours

A Year in Review and Inspiring Future Adventures

Year in Review (2023):

Over the past year, Sweet Chariot has proudly facilitated a multitude of lacrosse tours, solidifying our reputation as a premier sports travel provider. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the diverse range of teams and destinations we worked with last Summer:

Destinations: USA and Barbados

Benenden School (Lacrosse and Netball)

Destination: USA

Caterham School

Downe House School

Guildford High School

Moreton Hall School (Lacrosse and Hockey)

Putney High School

Destination: East Canada

North London Collegiate School (Lacrosse and French)

Destination: Prague, Czech Republic England U18 Men

Destination: Inbound tour of the UK

AIST Senior and U19 groups Kennesaw State University

These tours showcase our commitment to offering a variety of experiences by combining lacrosse with other sports and subjects, we also arranged a lacrosse and rugby tour last Spring. Looking ahead, we are excited to introduce lacrosse tours paired with girls’ football and cricket.

In addition to long haul tours, we’ve successfully organised tours of the UK for UK school groups, offering a mix of local experiences and lacrosse.

As well as touring in the Summer, several groups have toured during Spring and October .

Partnerships and Collaborations:

Sweet Chariot proudly serves as the Travel Partner for England Lacrosse , helping to arrange the recent tour for the England Women’s U20 team to Florida.

Furthermore, we are honoured to partner and support the

charity I Can & I Am https://icanandiam.com/ reinforcing our commitment to making a positive impact beyond the world of sports travel. Through this collaboration, we aim to contribute to the personal development and well-being of individuals, aligning with the core values of both Sweet Chariot and I Can & I Am.

Wishing Success and Looking Ahead:

We extend our best wishes to Scotland U20 on their upcoming tour to the USA and their preparations for the World Lacrosse Championships in the Summer. Good Luck to all the other teams working hard in their preparation also and to all those competing in this year’s National Schools Tournament. We look forward to seeing the school coaches at the event in our marquee.

Inspiring Future Adventures:

Our diverse array of destinations reflects the multitude of options available for lacrosse tours. Whether it’s exploring the vibrant lacrosse scene in the USA, enjoying the cultural richness of Canada, or embarking on an international adventure to Barbados, Sweet Chariot offers inspiration for every team.

Tailored Tours for You:

At Sweet Chariot, we understand that each team is unique. We invite you to contact us so we can customise a tour that aligns perfectly with your team’s preferences and requirements. Contact Debbie Carryer at debbie.carryer@sweetchariot. co.uk and let’s create an unforgettable lacrosse tour experience for you and your team.

We eagerly anticipate hearing from you and to crafting the perfect lacrosse journey for your team!

QUEENS AVENUE

QUEENS AVENUE

Event Retailers

This year’s National Schools Lacrosse Championships is bigger and better than ever before. Our vendor village is jam-packed full of some of our favourite retailers and vendors. Click the retailer name for more information.

KUKRI

England Lacrosse official merchandise partner will be on site for the duration of the Championships, selling England Lacrosse official merchandise. Get your merchandise NOW

BRITISH ARMY

The British Army will be joining us at National Schools for the first time and they’re bringing along their reactor wall where you can test your speed and agility. They’ll also have some information about the British Army with them too.

UK LACROSSE

Europe’s leading lacrosse retailer will be on site offering their wide range of sportswear, protective gear, sticks, and accesories perfect for young lacrosse players.

PULSE LACROSSE

Founded in 2021 with the help of former England star, Ash Gloster, the UK’s newest lacrosse stockist is in the vendor village stocking brands such as STX, Adidas, Nike, and much more.

NORTHERN SOUL

Having been in the business for over 30 years, Northern Soul will be on site giving you the chance to pick up brands like STX, Nike, Gait, ECD, StringKing, Maverik and Cascade.

OARSUM

They’ve been a firm favourite at National Schools over the past few years and Oarsum are back in 2024, serving up their range of handmade, personalised, recycled sailcloth bags.

ENGLAND WOMEN’S U20 FUNDRASING GROUP

As our England women’s under-20 group gear up for this summer’s 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship in Hong Kong, China, their dedicated fundraising group is on site where you can grab t-shirts, jumpers, pyjamas, and charms for your Crocs. All proceeds will help our young stars of the future make the journey to Hong Kong, China.

SWEET CHARIOT

Sweet Chariot are a specialist tour operator for schools, clubs, and England Lacrosse! They have provided a top quality service to thousands of touring groups for the past 25 years.

DE PHOTO

Since 2002, DEphoto has specialised in capturing quality event photography. Efficiency & dedication to providing the best on site printing solution for their customers, they are now the largest school, sport, club & event photography company in the UK.

HATTERSLEYS

Joining us once again this year and founded in 1890, Hattersleys will be showcasing a selection of their sticks, protective equipment, balls, and more.

Event Vendors

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HAPPY HEREFORDS

Happy Herefords farm 45 pedigree Hereford suckler cows who graze herb-rich meadows in the North Cotswolds. They turn them into delicious burgers and sausages which are cooked on site.

FREE RANGE JANE

Free Range Jane specialise in serving free range fried chicken burgers & hand-cut chips at street food & pop-up events. They’re brand new for 2024 and we just know you’re going to love them!

CREPE ROYALE

Crepe Royale has been with us at National Schools for a few years now & has become a firm fan favourite. Their blend of traditional Crepe fillings & exciting modern flavours is worth a visit.

COOPERS COFFEE BAR

Coopers Coffee Bar love serving up their coffee from their converted horse-box. But they do much more than just coffee: check out their selection of hot & cold drinks and there might even be a snack or two!

D4COFFEE

What’s better than one coffee bar? That’s right, two! And joining us in 2024 is D4 Coffee who serve a range of coffee & other hot drinks alongside some fantastic freshly baked snacks.

NEISHE KITCHEN

Brand new for 2024, Neishe Kitchen serve up traditional and authentic Jamaican cuisine.

Schedule & Scores

2023 Results

Winners & Match Score

U19A

Championship | St Catherine’s 3-2 Moreton Hall

Plate | Wycombe Abbey 5-2 Monmouth

Division 2 | Malvern St James 1-4 Bedford Girls

Division 3 | North London Collegiate 3-2 Loretto

U19B

Division 1 | St Catherine’s 3-2 Putney High

Division 2 | Wycombe Abbey 0-3 Bedford Girls

U19C

Division 1 | Guildford High 0-2 St Catherine’s

U15A

Championship | St Helen & St Katharine 1-3 Haileybury

Division 1 | Moreton Hall v Sherborne Girls

U14A

Championship | Caterham 3-2 St Catherine’s

U13A

Championship | Wycombe Abbey 5-0 Downe House

Division 1 | St Catherine’s 1-2 Putney High

2023 School Challenge Cup

Guildford High claimed their second consecutive School Challenge Cup title after an incredible 6-4 comeback win over Moreton Hall in the final on Sunday.

Going unbeaten throughout their five games during the competition, Guildford High overturned a three goal deficit in the second half of the final to defeat 2023 National Schools Lacrosse Championships finalists Moreton Hall.

Their previous games saw them beat St Catherine’s 4-3 in sudden death overtime, Bolton 6-5, and Putney in the semifinal.

Bringing together the top eight performing under-19 teams from the last National Schools Lacrosse Championships, the School Challenge Cup is the premier schools lacrosse competition in the country.

This year’s competition was highly competitive with seven of the opening eight games being won by a single goal and four in sudden death overtime.

Guildford High is now the most decorated School Challenge Cup team with three wins (2019, 2022, 2023), two ahead of St Catherine’s (2021) and Berkhamsted (2018) who have one title each.

The National Schools Lacrosse Championships will return in 2024 between 9 & 12 March where the top eight will once again compete at the School Challenge Cup later in the year.

Final Results

Game 1 | St Catherine’s 3-4 (OT) Guildford High

Game 2 Moreton Hall 8-5 Caterham

Game 3 Berkhamsted 6-7 (OT) Haberdasher’s Girls’

Game 4 | Putney High 8-7 (OT) Bolton

Game 5 Guildford High 6-5 Bolton

Game 6 | Moreton Hall 7-4 Berkhamsted

Game 7 | Haberdasher’s Girls’ 5-4 Caterham

Game 8 | St Catherine’s 4-5 (OT) Putney

Semi-Final 1 | Guildford High v Putney

Semi-Final 2 | Moreton Hall v Haberdasher’s Girls’

5th Place Game | Caterham 5-9 St Catherine’s

7th Place Game | Bolton 5-9 Berkhamsted

3rd Place Game | Haberdasher’s Girls’ 3-8 Putney

Final | Guildford High 6-4 Moreton Hall

Final Standings

1. Guildford High

2. Moreton Hall

3. Putney

4. Haberdasher’s Girls’

5. St Catherine’s

6. Caterham

7. Berkhamsted

8. Bolton

The 2024 School Challenge Cup takes place on Sunday 17 November and will feature the top eight schools from this year’s U19A Championship!

2024 Competing Schools

School

Abbot’s Hill

Bedford Girls

Benenden

Berkhamsted

Birkenhead

Bolton

Canford

Caterham

Cheltenham Ladies’ College

Claremont Fan Court

Downe House

Fettes College

Godolphin

Godstowe

Guildford High

Haberdashers’ Girls‘

Haileybury

Harrogate Ladies

Heathfield

Lady Eleanor Holles

Loretto

Malvern St James

Marlborough College

Monmouth School for Girls

Moreton Hall

North London Collegiate

Priestnall

Putney High

Queen Anne’s

Queen Margaret’s

Rendcomb

Sherborne Girls

St Albans High

St Bartholomew’s

St Catherine’s

St George’s

St George’s

St Helen and St Katharine

St Helen’s

St James

St Mary’s

St Paul’s Girls’

St Swithun’s

Stowe

The King’s School

Tudor Hall

Uppingham

Walthamstow Hall

Westonbirt

Withington Girls’

Wycombe Abbey

Location

Hemel Hempsted, Hertfordshire

Bedford, Bedfordshire

Cranbrook, Kent

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

Oxton, Merseyside

Bolton, Greater Manchester

Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Caterham, Surrey

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Esher, Surrey

Newbury, Berkshire

Edinburgh, Scotland

Salisbury, Wiltshire

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Guildford, Surrey

Elstree, Hertfordshire

Haileybury, Hertfordshire

Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Ascot, Berkshire

Hampton, Middlesex

Edinburgh, Scotland

Great Malvern, Worcestershire

Marlborough, Wiltshire

Monmouth, Monmouthshire

Oswestry, Shropshire

Edgware, Harrow

Heaton Mersey, Stockport

Putney, London

Caversham, Berkshire

York, Yorkshire

Rendcomb, Gloucestershire

Sherborne, Dorset

St Albans, Hertfordshire

Newbury, Berkshire

Bramley, Surrey

Ascot, West Berkshire

Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Northwood, Middlesex

Hammersmith, London

Calne, Wiltshire

Hammersmith, London

Winchester, Hampshire

Stowe, Buckinghamshire

Canterbury, Kent

Banbury, Oxfordshire

Uppingham, Rutland

Sevenoaks, Kent

Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Withington, Manchester

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

2024 Key Dates

Home Internationals Series

5-7 April, Cardi

South Flags Festival 2024

13 April, Surrey

North Flags Festival 2024

27-28 April, Rochdale Lacrosse Club

National Club Championship 2024

26 May, Macclesfield

The Fly

11 May, 18 May, 1-2 June, Regional Arena, Manchester/Rosslyn Park RFC, London

2024 ELF Women’s Championship

11-21 July, Braga, Portugal

2024 ELF Men’s U20 Championship

20-28 July, Wroclaw, Poland

2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship

13-25 August, Hong Kong, China

2024 World Lacrosse Men’s & Women’s Box Championship

20-28 September, Utica, NY, USA

2024 School Challenge Cup

17 November, Venue TBC

Thanks to our partners!

To find out more about any of our partners, click the individual logos.

If you are interested in becoming an England Lacrosse partners, please contact England Lacrosse Head of Commercial & Marketing, Caroline Royle, on 07545778012 or c.royle@englandlacrosse.co.uk for an informal discussion.

ENGLAND WOMEN’S U20 FUNDRAISING GROUP

This year, England’s under-20 women ’ s team is off to Hong Kong, China for the World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship and they’ve been working hard fundraising since August last year.

After a successful training tour to Florida following last year ’ s European Championship win, the next stop for the team is the annual Home Internationals Series in April before heading out to the World Championship in August.

Every player is in full-time education and is balancing training with studying, working, and playing for school/university, club, and country.

To help the players pay for their trip, the England Women’s U20 Fundraising Group is at National Schools over the weekend and here’s how you can get invovled:

1. Merchandise | Exclusive England U20 merchandise, including t-shirts and Crocs jibbitz. Click HERE for more information.

2. Silent Auction | Bid on items including coaching sessions with England U20 players, pamper afternoons, and shopping vouchers. Click HERE for more information.

3. Raffle | A huge raffle exclusive to National Schools with some incredible prizes and only 250 tickets available.

Find us in the Vendor Village at National Schools and support your England U20 players today!