Stockport Lacrosse Club has always been more than a sports club — it’s a community hub.

We’re proud to sit at the heart of Cale Green, supporting families, schools, local organisations and generations of players who call this club home.

What community means to us:

• Strong local roots:
  We work closely with local schools, who regularly use our facilities for sports days, curriculum sessions, transition events and enrichment activities.
  
  

• Open doors:
  Whether someone is brand new to the sport, returning after years away or moving into the area, our club culture makes it easy to join, reconnect and belong.
  
  

• Partnerships with local businesses:
  We actively collaborate with Stockport and Greater Manchester businesses for sponsorships, kit support, event hosting and joint community projects.
  
  

• Family-centred club life:
  Our sidelines are filled with parents, grandparents, siblings and friends — many of whom also become coaches, team managers, helpers and volunteers.
  
  

• A sense of belonging:
  Players often stay involved long after their active playing years, becoming mentors, supporters and club ambassadors.
  
  

Stockport LC thrives because the community around it does.
That’s the foundation of our past and the heart of our future.

Lacrosse is a sport for everyone — and at Stockport, we take that seriously.

We believe that every player, at every level, should feel welcomed, respected and supported. Our club ethos ensures that all members, regardless of age, gender, experience or background, can participate fully and confidently.

Our commitment to inclusivity:

• A place for all ages:
  From U8 Tadpoles to senior men’s and women’s teams — and everything in between — we offer a pathway for every stage of development.
  
  

• A thriving girls’ and women’s programme:
  Built on three decades of growth, led by dedicated coaches and volunteers, and now producing county and national-level players.
  
  

• Beginners welcome:
  We run training sessions where people can learn at their own pace, borrow equipment, ask questions and take their first steps into the sport.
  
  

• Safe, supportive environments:
  Our safeguarding framework, welfare officers and trained volunteers ensure every member feels safe and valued.
  
  

• Equal opportunities on and off the field:
  We encourage involvement not just as players, but also as coaches, officials, administrators, and volunteers — supporting pathways for everyone.
  
  

Inclusivity isn’t a slogan — it’s how Stockport LC operates every day.

Player development has always been one of our greatest strengths — inspired, in large part, by the legacy of Les Grainger and the countless coaches who followed in his footsteps.

We believe that developing better players starts with developing better people.

What development looks like at Stockport LC:

• A clear player pathway:
  From the very first cradle in U8s to senior competition, our structure allows players to grow year by year with consistent coaching.
  
  

• Quality coaching at every level:
  Our volunteer coaches include former internationals, experienced players and qualified educators — all working together to raise the standard.
  
  

• Producing high-level players:
  Stockport regularly provides athletes for county and national squads, including senior England and Scotland internationals.
  
  

• Girls’ and women’s development:
  A rapidly expanding pathway that has already produced its first generations of county, regional and national players.
  
  

• Skill, character and leadership:
  Training focuses not only on tactics and technique, but also teamwork, resilience, confidence and communication.
  
  

• Facilities and investment:
  We are continually improving our environment — equipment, floodlit training spaces, specialist sessions and physical development support.
  
  

• Future-focused:
  Our 150th anniversary provides an opportunity to strengthen pathways, expand coaching support and invest even more in youth progression.
  
  

At Stockport LC, development never stops — because the game keeps growing, and so do we.