Lacrosse (Women's)

One of the most exciting women's lacrosse programmes in Europe

Durham University Women's Lacrosse Club is in one of the most exciting phases of its fourty year history. The 2008 and 2009 British University Trophy Champions and Championship Quarter Finalists are going into their second year with a full time coach and with the addition of a series of age group international players and postrgraduate arrivals from the NCAA, the Durham programme has established itself as one of the strongest in Britain and Europe. Durham has a unique relationship with the Enlgish Lacrosse Association and are working towards establishing Men's and Women's H.E. Lacrosse Academy status within the next six months with the intention of becoming the leading lacrosse university in Britain. Senior Coach, Emily Blatter, is going into her second year at Durham and is responsible for the development of a performance, participation and junior development programme.

Internationals currently involved in the programme include: Katie Sloane, Alicia Hockless, Emily Green, Tash Bott, Verity Allinson, Sam Chisholm, Rachael Phillips and Alsi Buchan.

The club have three sides that compete on a weekly basis throughout the British University season. This allows the club to cater for a range of abilities from one on one coaching for some of the very best student lacrosse players in Britain to providing regular structured training sessions for students that simply enjoy the game.

About Emily

Level 3 coach
Goucher College, Baltimore (USA) graduate
Four years NCAA Division 3 playing experience
Second longest scoring streak in U.S. College Lacrosse history
Fifth highest scorer in U.S. College Lacrosse for two years in succession

Emily is supported by Graduate Assistant Chelsea Martinez who is studying on a part time basis but also working for Team Durham to develop the junior lacrosse programme and to support Emily's work with the University squad.

About Chelsea

Level 2 coach
Canisius College, Buffalo (USA) graduate
Four years NCAA Division 1 experience
Competed in USA Athletics International League

Lacrosse Scholarships are available for players of age group international standard and above. For more information about Scholarships and the Elite Athlete Performance Programme, please click here.

In addition, Durham also operates a unique scholarship scheme for North American postgraduate student athletes. These scholarships are availble to students with at least three years experience of competing in the NCAA. For more information please contact Quentin Sloper, Email: q.r.sloper@dur.ac.uk

Durham University Women's Lacrosse are a Tier 1 Performance Club and athletes within the club have access to the following support services

Full time professional coaching support
Sports specific strength and conditioning and fitness support
Access to nutritional guidance seminars and additional nutritional information
Access to Connect Physical Health Centre Open Clinics and pre booked physiotherapy sessions to selected athletes
Access to an on-site doctor to selected athletes
Team performance and individual technique video analysis (First Team only)
Access to a comprehensive pre-winter season, post Christmas and pre-summer season training programme
Support in attaining sporting concessions where the performer is in good academic standing
Lifestyle and time management support / mentoring for selected athletes

Want to know more about the Team Durham Performance programme? Please click here