The annual Bath Eights competition returns to Bath Lacrosse Club’s Odd Down Sports Field this Saturday 6 September for its 39th edition as teams once again battle for the men’s and women’s titles.
33 teams will compete for the men’s trophy, and with 2023 and 2024 champions Mellor not returning to defend their title this time around there will be new champions; while 25 teams will take part in the eighth women’s competition, including 2024 champions Cheltenham Cougars.
After holding its first event in 1986, the men’s Bath Eights tournament quickly established itself as the lacrosse season opener with teams from north, south, east, and west taking part.
Teams from the north of the country have traditionally fared best in the men’s competition with 34 of the 38 titles going to teams from that region.
In 2017, a women’s tournament was also introduced, which has proven hugely competitive with no team winning the title twice with Stockport (2017), Bristol Bombers (2018), Bath University (2019), Godolphin School (2021), Wilmslow (2022), Cirencester (2023), and Cheltenham Cougars (2024) all picking up the trophy.
Spectators are able to attend completely free of charge, with food and drink available to purchase from the bar, cafe, and external vendors.
For more information about Bath Lacrosse Club and the Bath Eights competition, click HERE.
Confirmed Men’s Teams
Bath
Bournemouth University Alumni
Bristol Bombers
Bristol Bombers 2s
Cambridge City
Camden Capybaras
Cardiff Harlequins
Cardiff University
Cheadle
Cheadle Coffin Dodgers
Cheltenham Cougars
City of Stoke
Derby Hurricanes
Durham University
Durham University Alumni
Guildford Gators
Hitchin
Keele University Alumni
Lancaster University
Lancaster University Alumni
Leicester
Nuneaton
Reading Wildcats
Richmond
Swansea University Alumni
UCL Alumni
UK Armed Forces
University of East Anglia Eagles
University of York
University of York Alumni (Vikings)
Walcountians
Warwick University
Welwyn Warriors
Confirmed Women’s Teams
Bath
Bristol Bombers
Bristol Bombers 2s
Camden Capybaras
Cardiff Harlequins
Cheltenham Cougars
Cheltenham Ladies College
Cirencester
City of Stoke
Derby Hurricanes
Downe House School
Guildford Gators
Lancaster University Alumni
Leeds University
Nuneaton
Phoenix
Reading Royals
Reigate
Sherborne Girls School
Southampton Ladies
Stowe School
UK Armed Forces
University of East Anglia Eagles
University of York Alumni (Viqueens)
Wilmslow