| Durham Palatinate | |
| Founded: | ~2002 |
| University: | Durham University |
| Location: | Durham, England |
| Coach: | Dave Coldwell |
| Tenure: | 3rd |
| Stadium: | Maiden Castle |
Durham University Men's Lacrosse Club represents the University of Durham in the sport of lacrosse.
Durham University Men's Lacrosse Club has existed for a number of years. The most recent incarnation of the club began in the early 2000s, with the club competing in the now defunct Anglo-Scottish League[1] This was followed by competing in the initial BUSA precursor league & Regional Tournaments, and then being an ever present in the BUCS leagues.
From 2009, the university side has been supported by a number of American students who are encouraged to come to the UK to continue playing their chosen sport whilst pursuing a 1-year Master's degree. These students are expected to represent the university throughout the season, whilst also taking on some responsibility for development of existing a new players.
The club welcomes both experienced and new players, and has alumni playing for a variety of UK clubs. The club has participated in a number of tournaments, including the Bath 8s in 2007, and tours to tournaments in Dublin & Salou.
In 2012, Durham University Men's Lacrosse Club was awarded English Lacrosse High Performance University status.[2] [3]
In 2014, Durham was defeated by the England Men's National Team. In 2017, Durham defeated the England Men's National Team.[4]
The team competes in the Cathedral Cup against Pellicani Bocconi Lacrosse. They are set to play Reading University Men’s Lacrosse first team in what will be a challenging fixture for Durham.
The club successfully run a mixed tournament every year, playing without pitch boundaries. The club has also assisted in facilitating a large intra-mural mixed lacrosse league between the colleges of the university, providing further opportunities for new players to take up the game.
Durham Men's Lacrosse has a history of producing athletes who have been involved in lacrosse at the international level:
| Name | College | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre Mcilwee | France | |
| Paul Lefebvre | St. Chads[5] | France[6] |
| Melih Yagci[7] | St. John's | Turkey |
| Alex Majd | University | England |
| Dan Kelly | Ireland | |
| Federico Galperti | Italy[8] | |
| Kyle Standiford | England | |
| Andy Nicholls | Wales | |
| Jeremy Nevin | Ireland[9] | |
| Jak Wawrzyniak | Ustinov | England |
| Dan Smith | England | |
| Matthew Sheinfeld | Collingwood | Peru |
| Will Hardy | England | |
| Michael McTernan | Van Mildert | Ireland |
| Isaac Newland | Stevenson | Jamaica |
| Frank Vasconcelos | Portugal | |
| Max Shafheutle-Evans | U-21 Wales | |
| Trevor Jackson | Scotland | |
| Henry Tucker[10] | University | Bermuda |
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In addition, several players have been involved with lacrosse at the professional level:
| Name | College | Team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Sieverts[11] [12] | Denver Outlaws (MLL), Whipsnakes (PLL) | ||
| Reagan Harding[13] | Ustinov | Ohio Machine (MLL), Florida Launch (MLL),[14] Saskatchewan Rush (NLL)[15] | |
| Vince Gravino[16] | Hild Bede | Ohio Machine (MLL)[17] | |
| Alex Burkhead[18] | Charlotte Hounds (MLL), Charlotte Copperheads (PLL)[19] | ||
| Keegan Bal[20] | Vancouver Stealth (NLL) | ||
| Pat Karole | Denver Outlaws (MLL)[21] | ||
| Eli Gobrecht | Hild Bede | Vancouver Stealth (NLL)[22] Denver Outlaws (MLL),[23] Archers (PLL) | |
| Jak Wawrzyniak | Ustinov | Boston Cannons (MLL)[24] | |
| Nico Capron | Charlotte Hounds (MLL)[25] | ||
| Greg Weyl | St. Cuthbert's | Florida Launch (MLL) |