England Lacrosse is excited to open the application process for the 2025/2026 University Aspire Programme.
The Programme will be hosting four assessment days for men’s and women’s players in November and December with dates in the north and south of England.
The England Lacrosse University Aspire Programme aims to identify athletes who are not currently a part of any England Lacrosse programmes but have the potential to progress into the England Lacrosse Perform Programme.
The Programme is open to anyone and everyone who has shown exceptional athletic potential within the university setting but athletes don’t need to be expert lacrosse players to apply; they simply need the speed, agility, strength, and determination to excel in the sport.
To identify possible University Aspire Programme athletes, England Lacrosse is hosting four assessment days: two at Loughborough University on 9 November and 7 December and two at the University of the West of England’s Lockleaze Sports Centre on 16 November and 14 December.
To be considered for the University Aspire Programme, participants should attend two sessions out of the four across the north and south venues.
Please note, to attend the sessions players must hold a valid England Lacrosse membership which can be purchased HERE. For more information about the benefits of holding an England Lacrosse membership, click HERE.
Following the assessment days, invited players will attend a residential training weekend in 2026 before a squad will be selected for the annual University Aspire Programme tour.
Each assessment day costs £30 with separate men’s and women’s sessions. The full schedules can be viewed below and click the buttons below to sign up.
2025/26 University Aspire Programme Assessment Days
Session 1
Loughborough University | 9 November
Women’s | 8am – 11am
Mens | 12pm – 3pm
UWE (Lockleaze Sports Centre) | 16 November
Women’s | 10am – 1pm
Men’s | 2pm – 5pm
Session 2
Loughborough University | 7 December
Men’s | 9am – 12pm.
Women’s | 1pm – 4pm
UWE (Lockleaze Sports Centre) | 14 December
Men’s | 10am – 1pm
Women’s | 2pm – 5pm