Our Purpose, Focus & Values
British Lacrosse
British Lacrosse (BL) is a company limited by guarantee, owned equally by the lacrosse associations of England, Scotland and Wales.
The Executive Directors of British Lacrosse are appointed by their respective national governing body. They are Mark Coups, CEO of England Lacrosse, Mike Painter, Lacrosse Scotland and Lesley Lawrenson, member of Wales Lacrosse Executive Committee.
As the recognised national coordinating body for men’s and women’s elite lacrosse in Great Britain, British Lacrosse is governed by a Board of Directors that comprises the three Executive Directors and three Independent Non-Executive Directors, Leslie Rance, Matthew Swales and Charlie Wells.
British Lacrosse is responsible for the preparation, selection and performance of the men’s and women’s Great Britain lacrosse squads and officials, and for their participation in specific international tournaments.
British Lacrosse represents the interests of Great Britain lacrosse where appropriate and encourages and supports the promotion and advancement of the sport at home and abroad.