New men's rule amendments approved for use in England

England Lacrosse can confirm that the following rule amendments have been approved by England Lacrosse for the playing of men’s field lacrosse for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons; for all other rules, the World Lacrosse Rule applies in its original form.

There will be an opportunity to discuss these rules changes at a special Schools’ Forum in September and the Umpiring Advisory Group (UAG) will run webinars and provide opportunities for further training as required.

A link to the full rules book and detail can be found by clicking here and please do not hesitate to contact our officiating lead Wendy Reynolds on [email protected] if you have any questions.

 Rule Amendments

Rule 29
29.1 The match shall be divided into 4 periods of 20 minutes duration each.
29.2 The game clock and the penalty clock(s) shall stop:
i.  Whenever the ball becomes dead during the last 30 seconds of the first, second, and third quarters and
ii. The last 2 minutes of the fourth quarter, and any overtime period. The game clock and penalty clock(s) shall restart whenever play is restarted.
These stoppages of play shall not be an opportunity for free substitution under Rule 46.4i. unless a Time-Out is called by a Game Official or correctly requested by an appropriate team member.

Rule 43 The Shot Clock
This rule is omitted and will not apply in domestic lacrosse games. As a result, the Stalling Rule (Rule 62) will continue to be applicable in the domestic game. The Rule is reproduced below together with the relevant AR examples. The Rule number is the number from the preceding World Lacrosse version of the Rules.

61.18 Over and Back
This rule is retained in the domestic game as the Shot Clock rule will not apply as  stated above.
When the Offensive team has possession of the ball inside their Attack Goal Area, the Over and Back rule shall apply.
Offensive team shall not:
i. While in player-possession of the ball, initiate contact with the centerline or anything in their defensive half of the field.
ii. Cause the ball to return to their defensive half of the field or to touch the centerline.
a. Except after a valid shot on goal that is taken from above the goal line extended (GLE), that makes contact with either the goal pipe, or the goalkeeper while inside their goal crease.
Should i. or ii. occur, it shall be judged an Over-and-Back rule violation. The result is an immediate turnover and, when possible, a quick restart for the offended team.
If the ball, or the offensive player in possession of it, does not touch the centerline or their defensive half of the field, no rule violation has occurred.
Defensive players may legally bat the ball to keep it in their offensive half of the field, but if it is possessed and their feet are touching their defensive half of the field, it shall be a turnover.
Exceptions:
An Over-and-Back rule violation does not occur when a loose ball touches the centerline or the offensive team's defensive half of the field in the following situations:
iii. After a valid shot on goal as described above (ii.a).
iv. When the loose ball was last touched by the defensive team.
The Over and Back rule will no longer apply when:
v. A goal is scored,
vi. The Defensive Team gains possession of the ball,
vii. The ball touches the centerline or the offensive team’s defensive half of the field.
viii. An Over and Back rule violation has been assessed.

Specific AR relating to intention of Over and Back Rule:

AR 61.3
Red Team have possession of the ball in their Attack Goal Area. A missed pass by a Red Player touches the centerline. The Trail official blows their whistle for the Over and Back rule violation, at the same time a Blue Player Slashes a Red Player. A flag is thrown for the Slashing foul. Are these Simultaneous fouls?

RULING: No. The ball is awarded to the Red team because of the Blue Player's Slashing major foul. It is not the intent of the rule for a player to serve penalty time for an Over and Back rule violation, but for there to be a change in Team possession. If the Blue Player had been penalized for an illegal push, hold or other Minor foul, as the Over and Back occurred we do not want to restart play with a Face-Off. (Free Play should be awarded to Red). Over and Back is intended as a 'Play of the Game' rule, similar in its application to an Out-of-Bounds situation. It is temporarily located within the Illegal Procedure group of Minor Fouls until the end of 2025, after which it will reside within the Shot Clock rules in Section 6 Play of the Game.

Rule 62: Stalling
62.1 Any deliberate action on the part of a Team in possession of the ball to maintain possession of the ball outside the attack goal area by holding or passing the ball without reasonable effort to attack its opponents’ goal is a Minor foul known as “stalling”.
62.2 A Team playing with fewer Players than its opponents due to penalties cannot be guilty of stalling.
62.3 A Team that has possession of the ball in their attack goal area cannot be guilty of stalling.
62.4 Where an Official feels that a Team in possession of the ball outside the attack goal area is not making a reasonable attempt to attack its opponents’ goal, then they shall ask that Team to “Get it in”; the Team must then carry or pass the ball into the attack goal area within a reasonable time. Once the ball is in the attack goal area, then the Team in possession shall keep it in the attack goal area. If the ball subsequently leaves the stalling area (the attack goal area) before the defending Team has had possession of the ball, except as a result of a foul by the defending Team or a deflection by the defending Team or a shot, then the Team which has been asked to “Get it in” shall lose possession to their opponents.
62.5 Where an Official feels that a Team in possession of the ball inside the attack goal area is not making a reasonable attempt to attack its opponents’ goal, then they shall ask that Team to “Keep it in”; the Team must then keep it in the attack goal area. If the ball subsequently leaves the stalling area (the attack goal area) before the defending Team has had possession of the ball, except as a result of a foul by the defending Team or a deflection by the defending Team or a shot, then the Team, which has been asked to “Keep it in”, shall lose possession to their opponents.
62.6 This rule shall not prevent a Team from employing a careful passing game for the purpose of manoeuvring the opposing Team out of position.
62.7 A stalling warning ends when:
i. The defensive Team gains possession of the ball; or
ii. A goal is scored; or
iii. A period ends resulting in a face-off.

AR 62.1
Red have been warned to “Get it in”, but they have not yet done so. A Red pass is missed, but they recover the ball before Blue gain possession of it.

RULING: The stalling warning is still in effect, and Red is again asked to “Get it in”.

AR 62.2
Red have possession in the attack goal area, having been warned to “Get it in” or to “Keep it in”. A Red pass is missed, but they recover the ball before it leaves the attack goal area, and before Blue gain possession of it.

RULING: The stalling warning is still in effect.

AR 62.3
Red have been warned to “Get it in”, but they have not yet done so. Red immediately loses possession to Blue, but then regain the ball. Rules of Men’s Field Lacrosse: 2025 – 2027 Ver 1.0 Page 91

RULING: The stalling warning is no longer in effect, as a new clearing situation has been created.

AR 62.4
Red have possession in the attack goal area, having been warned to “Get it in” or to “Keep it in”. Red loses possession to Blue, but then regain the ball.

RULING: The stalling warning is no longer in effect, as a new situation has been created.

Red have possession in the attack goal area, having been warned to “Get it in” or to “Keep it in”. Red then takes a shot at goal.

RULING: If the ball goes out-of-bounds on the back line or on the sideline bounding the goal area, and Red are awarded possession, then the stalling warning is still in effect.

RULING: If the ball hits a pipe, and goes out-of-bounds beyond the goal area line, then no foul has been committed. If Red are awarded the ball, then the stalling warning is still in effect.

RULING: If the ball hits a pipe and becomes loose in the goal area, and Red recover possession, then the stalling warning is still in effect.

RULING: If the ball hits a pipe and rebounds over the goal area line, then no foul has been committed. If Red gain possession of the resulting loose ball, then the stalling warning is still in effect.

AR 62.6
Red have possession in the attack goal area, having been warned to “Get it in” or to “Keep it in”. The man in possession then steps on or beyond a line bounding the attack goal area, is legally forced out of that area, or passes the ball out of play. RULING: The ball is awarded to Blue.

AR 62.7
Red have possession in the attack goal area, having been warned to “Get it in” or to “Keep it in”. The man in possession then passes it out of the attack goal area into the midfield.

RULING: If Blue gain possession of a resulting loose ball, then play is allowed to continue. Otherwise, the ball is awarded to Blue at the point of the infraction.

AR 62.8
Red have possession in the attack goal area, having been warned to “Get it in” or to “Keep it in”. The man with the ball is illegally forced out of play over a boundary line.

RULING: The Blue Player serves penalty time, Red retain the ball, and the stalling warning stays in effect.

AR 62.9
Red have possession in the attack goal area, having been warned to “Get it in” or to “Keep it in”. The man with the ball is illegally forced out of the attack goal area and into the central zone.

RULING: A flag is thrown, and the stalling warning is repeated.

AR 62.10
Red has possession in the attack goal area, having been warned to “Get it in” or to “Keep it in”. A pass is deflected by a Blue Player and goes out of play. RULING: The ball remains Red, and the stalling warning stays in effect.

AR 62.11
Red has possession in the attack goal area, having been warned to “Get it in” or to “Keep it in”. A pass is deflected by a Blue Player and goes out of the attack goal area into the midfield.

RULING: Free ball. If Red regains possession of the loose ball, then the warning is immediately repeated

Rule 79.5
Penalty time will only be served during normal playing time. Stoppages in play for all timeouts, will temporarily interrupt penalty time. During an authorised time-out, or between periods, a penalised Player may leave the penalty box, but they must return at the commencement of play to complete their suspension.

Vacancy | England Lacrosse Officiating Advisory Group Member

England Lacrosse is looking to appoint a new member of our Officiating Advisory Group (OAG) to help shape the future of lacrosse officiating in England.

The ideal candidate will have a good all-round knowledge of officiating and the sport of lacrosse with experience of working in a committee, group, or similar forum.

Part of the role will require the successful individual to understand England Lacrosse’s strategic perspective to support the delivery of the EL Business Plan 2025-28 through officiating development, work as a member of a high performing team, and uphold the values of England Lacrosse.

The main responsibilities as an OAG member are:

• Ensure OAG builds and maintains links with NLC, UAG, RAG, Regions, Talent and Performance.

• Be a functional part of OAG meetings, reviewing all information on officiating development and performance in order to ensure sound decision making, effective monitoring and the provision of suitable advice.

• Identify and ensure adequate steps are taken to address any potential issues, as well as contribute to all matters discussed and agreements reached.

• Working with the EL Officiating leads to ensure the OAG achieves its targets set in the business plan and other plans set with statutory bodies or regions.

• Provide ad hoc support the rest of the OAG committee when necessary.

For a full role description, click HERE.

Commitment to Equality and Diversity

England Lacrosse is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, ensuring that all employees, volunteers (referred to collectively as ‘workers’), job applicants and prospective Board members, existing Board members, service users and other people with whom we serve are treated fairly and are not subjected to unfair or unlawful discrimination. EL values the diversity of our workers, Board members and service users. We aim to make our services as accessible and responsive as possible to all existing and potential service users and to provide a service to them which recognises and respects their differences. We recognise that our ability to meet their needs is improved by having a diverse workforce and board which generally reflects our service users. We also wish to provide the best opportunities to all of our workers, based on their abilities and potential.  EL has a board diversity policy, that clearly articulates the EL position on diversity, which can be found on our website: www.englandlacrosse.co.uk/policies

How to apply:
To express interest in this role please email the following documents to Abi Merrill at [email protected]

-        Cover Letter outlining your motivation for the post and relevant experience (Max 500 words)

-        A current CV

-        Complete Equalities monitoring form – via this link. - Equalities Monitoring Form

Application closing date | Friday 22 August.

Register your interest in England Lacrosse Officiating Conference

England Lacrosse is looking for officials to register their interest in a possible upcoming Officiating Conference with details to be confirmed in due course based on the results of the survey below.

The Conference would be an opportunity for officials all over the country to network, share best practice, and take part in workshops.

Provisional dates for the Conference are either Saturday 20 or Sunday 21 September 2025.

To register your interest in the Officiating Conference, click the button below.

If you have any questions about the Conference, please contact Brin Kenyon on [email protected].

12 English officials heading to Poland for Men's Euros in July

11 English officials have been selected to referee matches at the upcoming 2025 European Men’s Lacrosse Championship in Wroclaw, Poland.

Philip Pearson will be a part of the top team of officials during the competition taking place from 10-19 July, acting as an educator throughout the tournament.

Graham Blyth, Mark Buckley, Dennis Cheng, Craig Davy, Tom Hamey, James Hawksworth, Andy Higginbottom, Emma Jones, Michael Leahy, Ben Lipinski, and Craig Stephens will also feature as match officials as part of a 42-strong group of referees from all over the world.

The 2025 European Men’s Lacrosse Championship will be the first full edition of this competition to take place since 2016 when England brought home the title for the ninth time in Budapest, Hungary.

The announcement of referees for the Euros comes just two weeks after it was revealed that four English officials will participate in The World Games in Chengdu, China, and the 2025 World Lacrosse U20 Men’s Championship in Jeju, Korea, in August.

England Lacrosse to host men's playing rules webinars

England Lacrosse is hosting two webinars later this month to explain and discuss recommended changes to the men’s rules as played in England.

The webinars come after the England Lacrosse Refereeing Advisory Group (RAG) recently recommended that all clubs and universities adopt the latest 2025-2027 World Lacrosse men’s playing rules for the forthcoming season.

There have been a series of changes to the men’s playing rules within this rules book which include:

• 1.1 Field Dimensions

• 5.1 Goal Area Lines

• 6.1 Wing Lines

• 29.2 Administrative Stoppages

• 34.11 Facing at Center

• 37.2 Free Play

• 49.3 Prohibitions Relating to the Goal Crease

• 49.5 Prohibitions Relating to the Goal Crease

• 67 Conduct Foul

The webinars will take place online from 7pm on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 June with members of the RAG in attendance to explain the new rules/rules changes in greater depth.

To register for one of the two upcoming men’s rules webinars, click the button below.

Four English officials selected for world competitions this summer

Four English officials have been selected to officiate across two international competitions later this year, World Lacrosse has announced.

Top sixes officials Michael Leahy and Lara Owen will travel to Chengdu, China in August to officiate at the lacrosse competition at The World Games 2025 and experienced field officials James Hawsworth and Emma Jones will head to Jeju, Korea later in the month for the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship.

Leahy, Owen, Hawksworth, and Jones represent four of the brightest sparks in English officiating and have a wealth of experience at all levels and formats of the game.

The World Games will see teams play the sixes Olympic version of lacrosse and marks one of the final world sixes events before lacrosse makes its return to the Olympic Games in LA in 2028.

The World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship showcases the best young talent in the world playing the traditional 10-a-side version of the sport.

England Lacrosse would like to congratulate all four officials and wish them luck as they prepare for and officiate at the competitions later this year.

For more information about all officials selected for this summer’s world competitions, click HERE.

Registration for latest England Lacrosse Level 2 Refereeing Course now open

England Lacrosse is delighted to announce that registration is now open for our latest Level 2 Refereeing Course.

The England Lacrosse Level 2 Refereeing Course requires individuals to attend one online webinar and one practical training day alongside a complete game assessment.

Our latest Level 2 Refereeing Course webinar will take place online on Tuesday 3 June from 6:30pm-8:30pm with the practical element to be arranged with each participant individually.

To embark on the Level 2 Refereeing Course, individuals must have a valid Level 1 certification and England Lacrosse membership.

For more information about officiating, click HERE.

Wendy Reynolds appointed England Lacrosse Officiating Lead

England Lacrosse is delighted to announce the appointment of Wendy Reynolds as Officiating Lead, working in a freelance capacity alongside newly appointed Officiating Administrator Brin Kenyon.

Wendy will work with Brin to manage England’s officiating workforce as well as national and domestic rules and committees.

Bringing over 20 years of officiating experience to the role, Wendy will also co-ordinate England Lacrosse’s international relationships with World Lacrosse and the European Lacrosse Federation.

Finally, she will co-ordinate and implement the deployment of England’s officials at a national and international level.

Assistant Head at Heathfield School, Ascot, Wendy began playing lacrosse in 1978 as a goal-keeper and represented England for 14 years picking up a World Cup silver medal (1993) and bronze medal (1997) in the process.

After retiring from playing, Wendy had a desire to remain involved in lacrosse at a high level and eventually moved into umpiring, representing England once again at every U19 and senior World Championship between 2003 and 2013 and being a part of the umpiring teams in two gold medal games.

Since 2014, Wendy has been a member of the World Lacrosse Officiating Committee and a World Championship Lead Mentor/Assessor and in 2017, she was awarded the World Lacrosse Emeritus Award for Women’s Officiating.

To contact Wendy directly, email [email protected].

Three English officials heading to Utica for World Lacrosse Box Championships

England Lacrosse is delighted to announce three English officials have been selected to officiate at the upcoming 2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships in Utica, New York, USA.

Taking place from 20-29 September, Michael Leahy, Emma Jones, and John Pordum will travel across the pond for the inaugural women’s competition as well as the sixth edition of the men’s and will take charge of games across both codes.

All three officials have extensive international experience with all having attended previous World and European tournaments across the box, field, and sixes formats.

In 2022, Leahy was the first person to be awarded World Lacrosse’s prestigious Level 3 Officiating Award and, until recently, he was the only official in the world to hold the award.

England Lacrosse would like to wish the three officials all the best over the next couple of weeks!

North West's Referee's Trophy schedule revealed

The schedule for the annual Referee’s Trophy has been revealed by the North West Lacrosse Association (NWLA) with four games throughout the day.

Taking place on Sunday 6 October 2024 at Wilmslow Lacrosse Club, the day will feature three Lancashire v Cheshire matches in U15 boys, U17 boys, and senior women age groups before a battle for the senior men’s Referee’s Trophy between Stockport and Heaton Mersey.

The aim of the Trophy is to raise money to aid the development of referees in the north of England by charging an entry fee to spectators.

Adult tickets are £5 with concessions costing £2 and there is also the option to purchase a family ticket (two adults, two children) at £12.

Stockport are the reigning champions after a 16-10 victory over Cheadle in the 2023 competition; in that competition Lancashire beat Cheshire 12-11 in the U15 match while Cheshire defeated Lancashire 12-10 in the U17 game.

The scheduled women’s match was cancelled due to one of the teams being unable to field a team.

Schedule

11am | Lancashire v Cheshire (U15)
12pm | Lancashire v Cheshire (U17)
1pm | Lancashire v Cheshire (senior women)
2pm | Referee’s Trophy | Stockport v Heaton Mersey (senior men)

England Lacrosse launch Coaching & Officiating Survey

England Lacrosse is pleased to launch its 2024 Coaching & Officiating Survey as it seeks feedback from those involved in the game to give it a full picture of the current landscape in England.

Feedback is welcome from any and all coaches and officials involved in lacrosse in England from all age groups and abilities.

The survey responses will allow England Lacrosse to better understand the experiences of coaches and officials within the sport, particularly after the turbulent past few years.

England Lacrosse will then be able to provide support in the right areas and help make a positive difference to coaches and officials within England.

Please note, the survey closes at 5pm on Monday 15 April.

Join men's rules webinar for developing officials

North of England Lacrosse Officials Association (NELOA) and North West Lacrosse Association will be hosting a men’s rules webinar on Tuesday 5 March at 7pm.

The webinar will include a brief presentation followed by a Q&A session which can cover any aspects of the rules, their application or mechanics.

The webinar is open to all but is primarily aimed at club officials with Level 1 & 2 refereeing qualifications. The webinar also welcomes officials from outside the North-West as well as players and coaches who have rules questions or would like to better understand the rules and functions of officials during matches.

If there are specific topic areas within the rules which attendees would like to be addressed, please email in advance of the webinar to Peter Davidson ([email protected]) and NELOA will try to incorporate the relevant information within the presentation.

 Officials Mentoring

If your club has any new or aspiring officials who need a little support to help them on their officiating journey, NELOA would like to hear from them (or you) to discuss how best to offer guidance.

Again contact Peter Davidson at the email address above.

Officiating Advisory Group releases 2024 reading list

England Lacrosse can confirm our Officiating Advisory Group (OAG) has released its annual reading list for 2024.

The list aims to allow all officials in the English game to continue their professional development off the field with a view to overall continued improvement on it.

With different media types, insights into different sports, and a range of different approaches, the texts in the list gives officials the opportunity to become more rounded in the role and offer other insight inanition to the rules manual.

To view the 2024 reading list, click the button below and click HERE to access the 2022 version.

England Lacrosse announces winter officiating course schedule

England Lacrosse has announced its officiating course schedule for winter 2024 with six dates aimed at Level 1 and 2 officials who want to continue their umpiring or refereeing journey.

Taking place between Tuesday 23 January and Tuesday 20 February, there are four Level 2 umpire, one Level 2 referee, and one Level 3 referee courses.

The umpire courses are split across two webinars while the Level 2 referee course consists of a single webinar to be delivered online between 7:30pm and 9pm on the designated dates; the Level 3 referee course requires participants to attend an online webinar followed by a single training day.

Dates for the training days are still yet to be confirmed but there will be one in Manchester and another in the Greater London area in April 2024.

Umpire courses
All webinars take place from 7:30pm-9pm

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Webinar 1
Thursday 1 February 2024 | Webinar 2
Thursday 15 February 2024 | Webinar 1
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Webinar 2

Referee courses

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Level 2
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Level 3

For more information about the courses and to book your spot, click the relevant button below.

Stockport secure 2023 Referees' Trophy title

Stockport secured the 2023 Referees’ Trophy after a 16-10 win over Cheadle at Heaton Mersey Lacrosse Club on Sunday.

In the under-15 competition, Lancashire won the battle of the counties as they took home the title by beating Cheshire 12-11 (after overtime) while it was Cheshire who won the under-17 tournament beating Lancashire 12-10.

Unfortunately, the scheduled women’s match was cancelled due to one of the teams being unable to field a team.

The Trophy, which aims to aid the development of referees, raised over £1000, all of which will be fed directly back into the refereeing programme in the north of England.

Any officials in the north who would like to be mentored by some of England’s more experienced referees, should reach out to Peter Davidson ([email protected]) who can help arrange this.

Be an official at 2023 BUCS Lacrosse Sixes

England Lacrosse is searching for individuals to officiate at the annual British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Lacrosse Sixes at Nottingham Trent University on Sunday 15 October 2023.

Taking place at Nottingham Trent’s Clifton Campus, the BUCS Lacrosse Sixes competition features university teams from all over the country, playing the new six-a-side version of lacrosse.

It is a fantastic opportunity for officials early in their journey to begin officiating Sixes Lacrosse, with experienced Sixes officials attending to help develop emerging talent; officiating coaches will also be in attendance to provide further coaching and development.

Officials who take part will receive a £75 match fee and up to £50 in travel for the day of attending with officials needing to be on-site no later than 9:30am and the final games finishing at around 6pm.

Any officials wishing to attend the event should click the button below and complete the form.

Please note, applications will close at 9am on Tuesday 3 October.

Annual Referee's Trophy to take place at Heaton Mersey Lacrosse Club

The annual Referees’ Trophy will take place at Heaton Mersey Lacrosse Club on Sunday 1 October, it has been announced.

Lancashire will play Cheshire twice for the under-15 and under-17 trophies before Oxton take on Timperley (women) and Stockport play Cheadle (men) in the senior competitions.

The aim of the Trophy is to raise money to aid the development of referees in England by charging an entry fee to spectators.

Adult tickets are £5 with concessions costing £2 and there is also the option to purchase a family ticket (two adults, two children) at £12.

Tickets can be bought on the gate via cash or card at Heaton Mersey Lacrosse Club on the day of the competition.

Please note, parking is limited at Heaton Mersey Lacrosse Club and carpooling or travelling by public transport is being encouraged where possible.

New opportunity to gain England Lacrosse Level 3 Umpire Award

England Lacrosse is delighted to announce a date for the latest Level 3 Umpire Course, giving umpires the opportunity to gain England Lacrosse’s highest umpiring award.

Taking place from 10am-4pm at Heathfield School, Ascot, on Saturday 21 October 2023, the course will allow umpires to build on the knowledge learned during their Levels 1 and 2 awards and eventually begin to officiate at Home Internationals and be selected for European competitive tournaments.

The Level 3 Umpire Course is open to all individuals currently holding a Level 2 Umpire qualification aged 18 and above, and who have held the Level 2 qualification for at least one playing season (i.e. before September 2022).

Costing just £110 for England Lacrosse members, there is unfortunately no sign up without an up to date England Lacrosse membership.

Registration for the Course is open until Friday 20 October 2023.

Sign up for England Lacrosse membership ahead of the 2023/24 season

England Lacrosse membership is now available to purchase or renew ahead of the upcoming 2023/24 lacrosse season starting in September.

If you were an England Lacrosse member for the 2022/23 season, your membership will expire at 23:59 on 31 August and in order to play, coach, or officiate during the upcoming 2023/24 season, you will need to renew before that date; if you have set your membership to renew automatically, then you are not required to do anything.

If you were not a member last season, simply follow the buttons below to grab yourself an England Lacrosse membership and enjoy these benefits:

• the ability to compete in any England Lacrosse sanctioned event, league, or competition;

• priority access and a discount to all England Lacrosse courses, seminars, and training days;

• priority notification and access to all England Lacrosse events;

• access discounts and special offers from England Lacrosse partners;

• access to funding for lacrosse projects;

• access to the England Lacrosse insurance package.

The prices for England Lacrosse membership for the 2023/24 season are as follows:

• Senior | £39.50 per year

• Junior | £19.75 per year

• Student | £19.75 per year

• Armed Forces | £19.75 per year

• Fan | £6 per year

For more information about England Lacrosse membership for the 2023/24 season, click below.

Ian Ashworth appointed as Chair of Refereeing Advisory Group

England Lacrosse is delighted to announce experienced official Ian Ashworth has been appointed as the new Chair of the Refereeing Advisory Group (RAG).

After originally playing lacrosse at school before losing contact with the game, Ashworth first qualified as a Level 1 referee when his youngest son was 10 and his Boardman and Eccles team needed assistance with officials for junior games.

From there, Ashworth progressed to senior lacrosse as a club official before moving onto higher officiating qualifications and Chairing the North of England Officials’ Association.

Having been an official for almost 23 years now, Ashworth has represented England at both European and World Championships and has been an Officials’ Coach at three World Championships including at the 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship in San Diego.

Ashworth continues to officiate domestic men’s lacrosse and mentor officials at a grassroots level and becomes the Chair of the RAG with immediate effect, succeeding Mark Buckley.

England Lacrosse would like to place our thanks on record to Mark whose experience and knowledge has been invaluable since his initial appointment to the Group.

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

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