England Lacrosse are delighted to reveal the names of the inaugural members of the new Umpiring Advisory Group (UAG), who will oversee umpiring for lacrosse in England.

The UAG, working under the guidance of the Officiating Advisory Group and National Lacrosse Committee, is responsible for leading on the strategy for the future of umpiring in England.

The Group provides guidance and expertise on the application of rules for the domestic game, works with regions to promote umpiring across the country, and acts as a point of contact for any relevant umpiring issues.

Teaming up with the Chair of the Group, Paul Bibby, who was appointed last month, the new members of the UAG are as follows:

Annabell Campbell, Annabelle Stoney, Chloe Watterson, Fiona Gee, Giles Clark, Iona Westwood, Jude Rivis, Sara Benbow, and Sienna Parekh.

England Lacrosse Officiating & Competitions Officer, Ryan Griffiths, is delighted to welcome the newly appointed members, who bring with them such experience:

“The Umpiring Advisory Group marks a huge and important change in how decisions that affect umpires are made and I can’t wait to start working with such a talented group of individuals to improve the overall standard and experience of umpiring in England”.