Student Ambassadors attend 2026 Induction Day
25 of the brand new 2026/2027 cohort of England Lacrosse Student Ambassadors met at Birmingham University on Thursday to take part in this year’s Induction Day.
The day included sessions on what it means to be a Student Ambassador, reporting and measuring success, social media, and freshers’ fairs; sessions were delivered by England Lacrosse staff and concluded with an outdoor practical session.
Student Ambassadors will now head back to their respective universities with their new knowledge, free t-shirt, water bottle, and bag of balls ready for the new season.
The England Lacrosse Student Ambassador Programme, formerly the University Lacrosse Officer Programme, is designed to increase lacrosse participation in the university sector, develop student leaders, strengthen university-club pathways, and improve graduate retention in lacrosse.
Over the past 15 years, lacrosse participation at universities all over the UK has grown exponentially and England Lacrosse wants to see that growth continue over the next 15 and beyond and that’s why the Programme has been revamped and relaunched for 26/27.
As part of the Programme, Student Ambassadors will receive an exciting package of resources including:
A £200 funding pot to support equipment purchases, events, and initiatives that increase lacrosse participation
A funded England Lacrosse tier one course for either the Ambassador or a club member
Free England Lacrosse membership for the Ambassador
Travel & accommodation support for the Ambassador to attend designated England Lacrosse events
Access to a series of development webinars for Ambassadors and university club members covering topics such as recruitment, officiating, leadership, event management, club development, and graduate lacrosse opportunities
On-going support and guidance from England Lacrosse staff throughout the duration of the Programme
Student Ambassadors are expected to complete three Programme surveys throughout the year, volunteer at an England Lacrosse event at least once, and share university updates, achievements, and success stories on social media.
For more information about the Programme, click HERE.
