Lacrosse

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK and an astonishing 22% of English schools now play it regularly. Building upon the excellent reputation of the sport at both its heritage schools, Bedford Girls’ School is ideally placed to play at the highest level both regionally and nationally.

The Game

Played with 12 players on two opposing teams, lacrosse is a fast and furious full contact sport and is often described as ‘the fastest game on two legs’. Because the game is played on grass, multiple games can take place wherever a number of pitches are available, all of which adds to the exhilarating atmosphere and frenetic pace of the game. The girls relish the excitement of playing as a team in county, regional and national tournaments and enjoy taking part in regular inter-school matches against teams from Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Middlesex at weekends.

Coaching

Open to all girls in Year 8 and above, lacrosse at Bedford Girls’ School benefits from expert coaching at all levels. In consequence, several of our girls have represented the Midlands in major competitions and a number are involved in the English Lacrosse Association’s CENTEX programme. Open only to players adjudged to have the potential to represent England at U19 level or higher, CENTEX is the country’s most prestigious lacrosse performance master class and only accepts players of the highest calibre. Others, reflecting the truly inclusive nature of the sport, play purely for the thrill of taking part.

Development

For both types of player, the highlight of the season is the National Schools’ Lacrosse Tournament where up to 50 teams from all over the UK compete for supremacy over two action-packed days. As with previous years, Bedford Girls’ School will have one of the strongest squads in the competition for 2013 as both our elite and non-elite players continue to develop their skill, precision and love of the game.