Sign Up | 2026/27 University Aspire Programme Assessment Days

England Lacrosse is delighted to announce that individuals are able to sign up to the 2026/27 University Aspire Programme Assessment days from today.

This year, the Assessment Days will head to Sheffield Hallam Sports Park in the north on 15 November and 13 December and Bristol’s Lockleaze Sports Centre in the south on 1 and 29 November.

To be properly assessed as part of the Programme, players must attend two of the four dates, with prices set at £60 that also includes an England Lacrosse University Aspire Programme pinny.

The England Lacrosse University Aspire Programme aims to identify athletes who are studying at university and 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.

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 residential training sessions in 2027 before a squad is selected for the annual University Aspire Programme tour.

2026/27 Assessment Days

North | 15 November & 13 December | Sheffield Hallam Sports Park, Bawtry Road Sports Ground Bawtry Road, Darnall

South | 1 November & 29 November, Lockleaze Sports Centre, Bristol, Off Bonnington Walk, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9XF