Lacrosse Never played/ heard of lacrosse before and looking for a new sport to play? Wanting to continue your passion for the sport? Or are you wanting to make new friends? As a pretty niche sport here at the University of Derby, lacrosse (lax) is one of those things you need to try before making any judgements. But put simply, yes, it is like Wild Child and Teen Wolf! During a lax game, you’ll use your stick to carry, pass, catch, and shoot the ball. There are plenty of transferable skills from other sports! You’ll utilise and develop your hand-eye coordination whilst enjoying all the fun of playing a team sport. You don’t need to have picked up a stick before (most of our club hadn’t before uni!). Lacrosse is very beginner friendly (you are in safe hands). Come along to our give it a gos!, reach out on social media or talk to any of us on the team if you are interested at any point through the year. As part of the team we ask for willingness to participate, show up and learn. We are all friends on and off the pitch and would absolutely love to have you. Teams: We have 2 teams, Men’s 1st & Women’s 1st, who both compete in BUCS! We have had some amazing seasons over the last few years, including our men’s team unbeaten 2021/22 season Our women’s team brought home another convincing varsity win for 2023! The mixed competitive opportunities include a Varsity win in the 2025/2026 season (with a clean sheet!) Socials: We’re not all work, no play. With weekly events and nights planned to suit all our members. You’re sure to get your money's worth here. Themes, Pub golf, Fathers and Sons - you name it, we offer it! Lax is a great place to make new friends and fill out your social calendar. Remember, you can also join as a social member if playing isn’t quite your thing. Training: Tuesdays 6:30-8pm on the bottom 4G pitch @ Kedleston Road (term time only) Sundays 11-1pm on Sturgess field, behind the Jonty Farmer Membership: Men's: £75 Men's membership includes the renting of all required playing equipment, including your own helmet, stick, pads, and full Team Derby kit. (a full inventory of men's lacrosse gear costs hundreds to buy). Women's: £55 We're happy to announce that we're freezing the price for women to play lacrosse with us in BUCS, making us one of the most affordable union clubs and societies for the 26/27 academic year. DO NOT MISS OUT! Social pass: £20 Follow us on social media and see what we’re about! Facebook, Instagram & Tiktok - @uodlacrosse Twitter - @UoDLax