Women’s Lacrosse Home Internationals – Friday 19th – Sunday 21st April 2013, Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh
By AndyP | March 7, 2013
Match Schedule and Scores
| Date |
Game
|
Draw time
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Home | Away |
Pitch
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| Fri 19-Apr |
1
|
14:30
|
England 10
|
Wales 9
|
1
|
|
2
|
15:00
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England B 20
|
Wales B 6
|
2
|
|
|
3
|
17:00
|
Scotland 11
|
England Invitational 11
|
1
|
|
|
4
|
17:30
|
Scotland B 15
|
Ireland 9
|
2
|
|
| Sat 20-Apr |
5
|
11:00
|
England 15
|
England Invitational 2
|
1
|
|
6
|
11:30
|
Ireland 0
|
England B 23
|
2
|
|
|
7
|
13:30
|
Wales 13
|
Scotland 5
|
1
|
|
|
8
|
14:00
|
Scotland B 11
|
Wales B 12
|
2
|
|
| Sun 21-Apr |
9
|
10:00
|
Wales 16
|
England Invitational 7
|
1
|
|
10
|
10:30
|
England B 14
|
Scotland B 5
|
2
|
|
|
11
|
12:30
|
Scotland 6
|
England 20
|
1
|
|
|
12
|
13:00
|
Wales B 22
|
Ireland 6
|
2
|
Venue
The tournament will be played at Peffermill Playing Fields, 542 Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LL
http://www.ed.ac.uk/maps/buildings/peffermill
Parking
There is free parking at the venue, but spaces will be limited as there is another event taking place.
Please try to car share if possible. There is also parking on the main road outside Peffermill.
Entry Fee
Tickets are available to buy online, as well as on the day. However it would be much appreciated if people purchased tickets in advance.
Senior Women’s National Coach – job opportunity
By AndyP | March 3, 2013
Lacrosse Scotland is looking to recruit a National Coach for the Women’s National Training Squad. This post will become vacant immediately after the 2013 World Cup.
The position will initially be held for a term of 2 years, with an option to extend to include the World Cup in 2017.
Lacrosse Scotland is delighted to announce the members of their newly formed Hall of Fame
By AndyP | March 1, 2013
Scotland has always been proud that lacrosse for women started at St Leonards School, St Andrews in 1890. Scotland’s women played their very first International match against Wales in April 1913. Scotland won 11 -2.
Lacrosse Scotland decided to mark the Centenary of Women’s Lacrosse Internationals in 2013 by honouring those who had made an outstanding contribution to lacrosse in Scotland during the last century. Seven Pioneers have been selected for the Lacrosse Scotland Hall of Fame together with fourteen Legends including two men.
Certificates will be presented to Lacrosse Scotland Hall of Famers, or their relatives, on 20th April at the University of Edinburgh Playing Fields, Peffermill.
LACROSSE SCOTLAND HALL OF FAME 2013
Pioneers
Josephine K. Stewart was a member of the first Ladies Lacrosse Council in 1912 and was the first President of the SLLA between 1920 – 1935. She was involved with coaching lacrosse to girls at St Leonards from 1893.
Dorothy Simpson (Lowe) played in the first international in 1913. She was a founder member of the SLLA. She was a player, Auditor, Secretary and Treasurer from 1921 – 24, Secretary from 1921 – 26, Selector between 1921-1939 and 1946 – 53. Between 1927 – 35 she was Vice President of the SLLA and President from 1935 – 53. She served as Honorary President from 1953 until her death in 1974.
Norah Strathairn was a member of the first international team in 1913 and also played in 1914 and 1917. She continued to play for Scotland when international matches resumed after the war in 1921. She played for Scotland in total for twelve years and was Captain for eight. She coached and wrote coaching tips in Hockey and Lacrosse Field in the 1920s and 30s.
Rosabelle Sinclair was a member of first Scottish international team in 1913 and also played in 1914 and 1917. She successfully started women’s lacrosse in the USA in 1926. In 1992 she was the first female to be inducted into the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
Joyce Cran Barry (Cran) played lacrosse for Scotland in 1923,1924 and 1925. She was a member of Edinburgh Ladies. She went to America and was the first President of the USWLA in 1931. Joyce started the CRANBARRY Equipment Company in Marblehead, Massachusetts. In 1993 she was the second female to be inducted into the US Hall of Fame, alongside Margaret Boyd of England.
Betty Thin played from 1926 – 1935 and obtained 22 caps. Unusually for that era she continued to play after she married and was known as Mrs Carnegie. She was selected Captain of Scotland for two internationals in 1935. Betty continued to be involved as a Selector for many years and became Chairman of the Selectors
Hope Douglas-Brown played between 1920 – 1937, she was also Captain of Scotland for seven years.
Legends
Louise Rankine was involved with Scottish Lacrosse from 1938 onwards. When matches resumed after the war Louise was one of the more experienced players. She Captained Scotland and was a member of the 1954 GB team which toured the USA. She was Chairman of Selectors in the 1960s. Louise was President of the SLLA and later, in 1974, Honorary President of the SLLA.
Caro Macintosh* played for Scotland between 1952 –1969. She Captained Scotland between 1960 – 69. Caro played for GBITTs in 1960 and was selected for GBITTs in 1967. She was a Selector for Scotland between 1970 – 1974. She organised Holiday Weeks at Largs in 1961, 1963 and 1967. Caro was a member of the 1993 Women’s World Cup Committee and was responsible for the opening and closing ceremonies in Edinburgh.
Anita Clapperton played for Scotland 13 years between 1956 and 1969. She was selected for the GBITTs in both 1960 & 1967 and went on the British Pioneers Tour in 1969. Anita was an A umpire.
Sylvia Gibbard (McCrann) played for Scotland for ten years between 1961 – 70 inclusive. She was selected for the Rest of GB in 1965 and the GBITTs 1967 tour. She was also selected for the British Pioneers in 1969. She contributed to a coaching manual produced by Marjorie Pollard in which, as a member of the Scotland and GBITT squad, she outlined how to play 1H.
Fiona Roger (Murray) played for Scotland between 1965 and 1975. In 1967 was selected for the GBITTs. Fiona captained Scotland 1973-74. She was Match Secretary for the SLLA between 1970 – 1974 and Bulletin Editor between 1973-76. Fiona was a Selector in 1980 – 1981 and in 1983/1984. She coached the Scotland B Squad in 1994/95. Fiona helped to organise three USA tours to Scotland. She represented Scotland at the first meeting of the IFWLA and helped to set up the IFWLA Patron’s Club.
Judy Summerson (Minns)* played for Scotland 1964 – 74. She was Captain in 1972- 1973. Judy was selected for the 1969 British Pioneers team and for the 1973 GBITTs team which went to the USA that year. Between 1974 – 84 Judy was Chairman of Selectors and was Scotland’s Manager at the Brine 1982 World Lacrosse Tournament.
Elizabeth Bellamy (Black)* played for Scotland between 1962 – 1969. She was selected for the British Pioneers in 1969 but did not go on tour. She was the first Development Officer for the SLLA and held several different positions on the SLLA Board: North Representative, Match Secretary, East Co-ordinator, and Anglos Scots Representative. Elizabeth served as a Selector for Scotland. She was Manager of the Scotland World Cup Squad which won a Bronze Medal in the USA in 1986.
Maddy McDonagh played for Scotland between 1979 – 1991. Captain of Scotland 1979 – 81. Vice Captain of the Celts for their tour to USA and Canada in 1981. Vice Captain of the 1982 World Cup Squad. Maddie was a member of the Scottish Squad which toured to Australia in 1983 and the GB squad which went to Hong Kong and Australia in 1985. In 1986 Maddie was Vice-Captain of Scotland’s Bronze Medal-winning squad at the 2nd World Cup in Pennsylvania, USA. In 1988 Maddie went to Canada with the Celtic Squad and in 1989 was a member of the Scottish Squad who went to the World Cup in Australia. In 1993 Maddie was the Manager of the Scotland Squad for the World Cup in Edinburgh.
John Marr earned selection to the England team for the 1982 World Games, where he broke the record for the most saves in a World Cup match. When a Scottish Men’s team was proposed, a century after it had last played, he was instrumental in its re-establishment in 1991. John was an ever-present selection in goal for over 15 years and he was also a major force in the organisation and management of squads to the European and World Games.
John’s Scotland career encompassed the first eight European Championships (1995 to 2008), four World Championships (1994, 1998, 2002 & 2006) and also the first World Indoor Lacrosse Championships in 2003. John holds the record for the most caps.
Mary McCosh (Wiltshire) played for Scotland in 1976 and was invited to select for the Scottish Schoolgirls. Mary was the only Scot selected for the successful GB tour to Australia in 1978 and was selected again for the GB team to play USA in 1979. She was selected to become a GB and a Senior Scotland Squad Selector. Mary was a member of the SLA Committee in various guises. She organised tournaments, she was the East Representative and then SLA President. Mary represented Scotland at IFWLA meetings for several years. In 1993 Mary was the Director of the 1993 Women’s World Cup in Edinburgh. She also took on the role of Manager for the Junior Scotland Squad.
Lorna Powell (Murdie/Scott)* played for the Scottish Schoolgirls and then for Scotland in three World Cups 1982, 1993 and lastly in 1997 when she was the Captain. She was the Head Coach for Scotland from 1997 to the 2001 World Cup. Lorna umpired at Under 19 World Championships in 1999, 2003 and 2007 and at the Senior World Cup in 2005. She was invited to be a Technical Delegate at the Prague World Cup in 2009. At the Under 19 World Championship in 2011in Hannover, Lorna was given an Emeritus Umpire Award. She gained refereeing awards so she could officiate men’s club & university games and learn more about the men’s game. Lorna has been a SLA Committee/LS Board member for many years. Lorna is currently the Director of the U19 World Championship which will take place in Edinburgh in 2015.
Valerie Houston volunteered as a steward at the Brine 1982 World Lacrosse Tournament in Nottingham in 1982. She was taken under the wing of Carol Kleinfelder (USA) and trained to be a statistician. Valerie subsequently played for Scotland in the following six World Cups from 1986 – 2005. Valerie captained Scotland and was Coach to Under 19s World Championship Squad in 1999. She was the Assistant Coach for the U19 Squad in 2003. Valerie also made a valuable contribution to the women’s squads through her knowledge of Strength and Conditioning.
Jenny Pearson (Dawson)* was selected to play for the Scottish Schoolgirls in 1975 and was Captain of the team in 1976. Between 1981 – 2003 Jenny was the Rules & Umpiring Secretary on SLA Committee. She gained an A umpiring qualification in 1987. Between 1982 and 2000 Jenny was Scotland’s delegate to the IFWLA Annual Conferences (in Scotland, England, Wales, USA, Japan, Australia) In 1983 she was appointed the Scottish Schoolgirls/ Junior Scotland Coach, a role that continued until 1995 when she coached the Under 19 Squad for the first Under 19 World Championship in the USA. Jenny was a member of a Committee of six who organised the 1993 World Cup in Edinburgh. Her role was Tournament Organisation and she was selected as a Technical Delegate at the World Cup. Jenny has been an Assistant Coach and a Selector for the Senior Squad and since 1980 has been a Junior Scotland/Under 19 selector.
Andy Pearson produced all the International Match programmes and posters for the SLA and created all the graphics, forms and stationery for the 1993 Lacrosse World Cup at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Andy was a member of a Committee of six who organised the first Scottish World Cup, and was Site Manager, responsible for on-site equipment and facilities for the event at the Riccarton campus. Andy created the database, designed the format and the reporting for the membership of the Scottish Lacrosse Association and produced the Members’ Handbook annually for many years. He investigated website possibilities for the Association and was then asked to create a website in about 2002. This he updated when SLA changed its name to Lacrosse Scotland and Andy continues to maintain and update the present website. Andy has been a member of the Home Internationals Organising Committee from 1980 to the present day. He qualified as an A umpire and has been responsible for running the score table at all Internationals since the early 1980s.
*Honorary Vice President of Lacrosse Scotland
Preliminary Umpiring Course
By AndyP | February 26, 2013
Lacrosse Scotland Women’s And Mixed Field Lacrosse
Preliminary Umpiring Course
Sunday 10th March 2013, 10am-4.30pm
At Riverside, University Of Dundee, Dundee
Full details and Registration Form (102KB pdf)
FIL unified field dimensions
By AndyP | February 24, 2013
FIL are pleased to advise that the unified field dimensions have now been uploaded to the FIL website. These can be found at:
- http://filacrosse.com/rules-
field-dimensions/ - http://filacrosse.com/rules-
mens-field/ - http://filacrosse.com/mens-
documents-rules/ - http://filacrosse.com/rules-
womens-field/ - http://filacrosse.com/womens-
documents-rules-equip/
The following implementation schedule has been established for the unified field:
FIL International events
2015 U19 Women’s World Championship – unified dimensions
2016 U19 Men’s World Championship – traditional dimensions
2017 Women’s World Cup – unified dimensions
2018 Men’s World Championship – unified dimensions
2019 and beyond – unified dimensions
National and domestic events
Changes may be introduced as soon as practical, and are encouraged.
Recognizing that these dimensions are now available and that FIL is recommending members to adopt these domestically at their discretion, we also know that our existing Men’s and Women’s rule books do not contain the new dimensions.
It has been determined that both the Men’s and Women’s Rule books will remain as is until after the 2014 GA, at which time, changes will be made, along with any other approved rules changes.
This will result in the following:
- 2015-16 Men’s Rule book to contain the new field dimensions
- 2015-2018 Women’s Rule book contain the new field dimensions
For further questions, please contact:
Terry Harding, Men’s Rules Chair — terry.harding@filacrosse.com
Jan Jackson, Women’s Rules Chair — jan.jackson@filacrosse.com
Feffie Barnhill, FIL Vice President
feffie.barnhill@filacrosse.com
EGM 2nd March 2013 at Peffermill Playing Fields Clubhouse, Edinburgh at 1pm
By AndyP | February 11, 2013
The Board of Lacrosse Scotland has worked with SportScotland and their Solicitors to amend the Company’s Articles of Association, which was necessary following the board restructuring in 2011. We have now completed this work and wish to hold an EGM in March 2013 where we will vote on the attached proposed Articles.
Please note that current board members need to reapply as part of this process.
Please find attached various documents relating to the Lacrosse Scotland EGM which will take place at Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh
2. Minutes of AGM 2012 (500Kb pdf)
3. Voting Procedures (114KB pdf)
4. Articles of Association (237KB pdf)
5. 2012 AGM Treasurer’s Report (185KB pdf)
We look forward to seeing you at the EGM.
Alasdair Carmichael
President Lacrosse Scotland
Lacrosse Scotland Senior Women’s Squad needs your vote
By AndyP | January 17, 2013
Exciting News!!
The Stylist magazine has teamed up with Adidas who are offering £50,000 in bursaries and kit to 10 amateur sports teams to promote & support women’s sport: Stylist’s Fair Game Team Awards.
The Scotland Senior Women’s Lacrosse World Cup Squad has made it into the final 20 teams…this is where we really need your help, as the winners are voted for by the public (that’s you!)…
HOW TO VOTE?: http://www.stylist.co.uk/life/
* Click on our delightful photo in the gallery (3rd row down, 1st on left).
* Register your vote but ticking the Vote For This Box when you scroll down to the bottom of the text about us.
* Click the X to close the voting window and your choice (i.e. us!) will appear at the bottom of the page.
* Enter your details (name and email) and click Submit to register your vote.
WHEN TO VOTE?: From Wed 16th January (until Wed 20th February)
HOW OFTEN CAN YOU VOTE?: You can log 1 vote per day from 1 email address (i.e. if you have 2 email addresses, you can vote for us twice a day) (please!).
Please pass on to family, friends, supporters of lacrosse, supporters of Scotland, enjoyers of haggis, drinkers of whisky and wearers of kilts.
For all those social media types, Facebook posts and Tweets are much appreciated too.
Thank you so much in advance for your support!
The Scotland Senior Women’s Lacrosse World Cup Squad
December Newsletter & proposed Lacrosse Scotland Hall of Fame Criteria
By AndyP | December 8, 2012
All the latest from Lacrosse Scotland !
December Newsletter 2012 (897KB pdf)
Criteria for the proposed Lacrosse Scotland Hall of Fame (118KB pdf)
Hall of Fame Application form (42KB rtf)
Lacrosse Coach position at Glenalmond College
By AndyP | November 20, 2012
Glenlamond College, a leading boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 12-18 in rural Perthshire, seeks to appoint an inspirational and suitably qualified part-time Lacrosse Coach to become part of this successful team. This post is for one term only in the first instance, to start in January 2013. For further details & applications, please contact Carolyn Bircher @ carolynbircher@glenalmondcollege.co.uk .
Glenalmond Lacrosse Coach Position (216Kb pdf)
New League Rules posted
By AndyP | August 30, 2012
Please read and / or download the League Rules for 2012-13.
Go to the Rules Page
Lacrosse Scotland September Newsletter
By AndyP | August 30, 2012
Lacrosse Scotland September Newsletter
Lacrosse Scotland September Newsletter (844KB pdf)
FIL Administrative Assistant job announcement -2012
By Womens | August 24, 2012
The FIL is looking for part time assistance to provide support to the Board, especially in the areas of meeting management, membership management, document management and Board/member communications.
Administrative Assistant job announcement -2012
Scotland awarded Womens U19 World Championships in 2015
By AndyP | June 6, 2012
On May 16th the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) issued a statement to confirm that Scotland will host the next women’s U19 World Championships. The event will be headed up by Lorna Powell and will take place between 23rd July and 1st August 2015 at the University of Edinburgh. The games will be played at Peffermill and the participants will stay at Pollock Halls.
Read more in the June 2012 Newsletter (666kB PDF)
Visit the 2015 U19 World Championships website
June 2012 Newsletter
By AndyP | June 6, 2012
Read about Scotland’s winning bid for the 2015 Under 19 Women’s World Championships and all the other Home and International news.
June 2012 Newsletter (666kB PDF)
US Touring Teams in Scotland 3rd – 9th June
By Lorna | May 29, 2012
At the beginning of June we welcome 2 touring teams from the USA – USA Athletes International. The men’s & women’s squads will both play a number of games against various teams – Scotland, U19s, club and region. A coaching session is also planned in Aberdeen.
Please show your support and go along to some of the games. Details of the tour can be found on the LS Calendar.
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AGM 16th May 2012 at 6.30pm – and Job Opportunities with Lacrosse Scotland
By AndyP | May 8, 2012
Lacrosse Scotland AGM – 16th May 2012 at 6.30pm
Please find attached various documents relating to the Lacrosse Scotland AGM which will take place at Caledonia House, 1 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ
Job descriptions for the Board positions that are to be voted on at the AGM on 16th May 2012. They are Chair, Treasurer, Communication and Secretariat, Development, Men’s and Women’s.
All nominations should be sent to the office by 6pm on 16th May 2012.
Chair Job Description (37KB pdf)
Treasurer Job Description (87KB pdf)
Communication and Secretariat Job Description (104KB pdf)
Development Job Description (89KB pdf)
Mens Job Description (86KB pdf)
Chairperson of the Women’s Performance Group (WPG) Job Description (37KB pdf)
There are a number of vacant voluntary positions to be filled as soon as possible. These position are appointed by the Communication and Secretariat board member and therefore are not appointed through the Lacrosse Scotland AGM process. The vacant voluntary positions are:
- Mixed League Secretary
- Men’s League Secretary
- Mixed Clubs Rep
- Men’s Clubs Rep
- Child Protection Officer Job Description (150KB pdf)
Job descriptions for the above positions will be available from the office shortly (office@lacrossescotland.com).
The Rathbones Junior Lacrosse Home Internationals
By AndyP | March 12, 2012
The Rathbones Junior Lacrosse Home Internationals
Sunday 18th March 2012
Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Thistle to Celebrate Centenary in September 2012
By AndyP | March 5, 2012
Edinburgh Thistle / Edinburgh Ladies
Centenary Celebrations
All at St George’s School for Girls, Edinburgh
Saturday 1st September, 2012:
(afternoon) Lacrosse Match – “oldies” v current members
Dinner – Kilts and Sparkles !
Sunday 2nd September:
Coffee Morning
Please send your contact details and any others you know of to Andy Pearson,
andrew.t.pearson at gmail.com
Or: 7 Greenhill Park, Edinburgh, EH10 4DW
March Newsletter now online
By AndyP | March 5, 2012
Read Lacrosse Scotland’s March Newsletter
Scotland Men’s Under-19s Training Squad Announced
By AndyP | January 9, 2012
In July 2012 Scotland Under-19s will compete at the World Lacrosse Championships in Turku, Finland.
Further information on the squad
Congratulations to all the squad.
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