Fab Four Selected for International Lacrosse Squads

Over the last couple of years, the lacrosse programme at Caterham has gone from strength to strength. This year, we have had our most successful season yet, with a 54% win ratio, 17 teams regularly out on Saturday fixtures, a senior semi-final at National schools, an U14 National title and more girls than ever representing their countries on a talent pathway! This year, we have seen a total of 29 girls on talent pathways and eight girls representing England and Wales at Home Internationals which is an incredibly achievement!

The achievements don’t stop here, this weekend we have six girls who have been selected for a National Academy assessment and Mrs Burtenshaw has been named one of the coaches on the academy for the next year. Congratulations and best of luck to all involved.

However, one of the biggest achievements this year, is a total of four girls have been selected in various international squads for the upcoming euros. Sophia E (Upper Sixth) will represent Germany and Jenny L (Lower Sixth) will represent Wales in the tournament. Molly S (Lower Sixth) and Genevieve A (Lower Sixth) have also been named as reserves for Scotland and England respectively. This is a phenomenal achievement for all girls, particularly as the championships is an U20 tournament. We wish all the girls the best of luck and will be sure to watch the live streamed matches!

I would like to congratulate all the girls involved in the lacrosse programme over the last year as these stats would not have been possible without each and every one of you. A huge thank you to the continued support and effort that parents have put in, driving to extra sessions and matches to support, again, none of this would be possible without you. We hope the success of the previous season will continue into next year, with more girls staying in the sport and further national titles to be won!

Mrs Burtenshaw

Director of Lacrosse