The whole lacrosse family is sad to hear of the Queen’s passing on Thursday 8 September.

We send our condolences to the Royal Family at this difficult time. We also join the international lacrosse family and people all over the world in mourning her loss and in thanking Her Majesty for over 70 years of dedication and service to this country and its people.

She will be greatly missed by us all.

Lacrosse Guidance

We request that our affiliated organisations and members are respectful in playing sport during this period of national mourning.

With this in mind, an official National Mourning Guidance document has been published by Sport England HERE.

The guidance states that there is no formal obligation for organisations or NGBs to postpone or cancel sporting fixtures or events, between now and the state funeral.

Lacrosse activity, including training, matches and events can continue if organisers choose to do so.

If you are taking part in lacrosse activity during this period, it is highly recommended that organisers consider an appropriate mark of respect, such as holding a period of silence and/or wearing black armbands or ribbons.

If activity is planned for the day of the state funeral, organisers need to consider postponement or cancellation as a mark of respect; England Lacrosse will be cancelling all centralised activity on this day.

Mourning is very personal, and it is anticipated that individuals, families, and communities may want to mark Her Majesty’s passing in their own ways, and we should respect the personal decisions made by others.

If you would like to send a message of condolence to the Royal Family at this time, you can do HERE.