Lacrosse (S6 Interest Course - Mixed)
Lacrosse, which originated hundreds of years ago with the Iroquois Indians, has today developed into a fast paced, high scoring game. Lacrosse is similar to other team sports, though the ball is propelled aerially by the use of a stick. Players must possess speed, agility and strength. Lacrosse was introduced in Edinburgh over a hundred years ago, since when it has spread through the UK, Australia, United States and Canada. Recently it has become popular in Germany, Czechoslovakia and throughout Asia.
George Heriot's has established itself as a key exponent of lacrosse in Scotland. It is offered as an S6 Interest course and fields 1st, 2nd and 3rd senior teams representing the school in a variety of matches and tournaments throughout the Spring Term. Weekly coaching sessions of lacrosse takes place in the first term in order to introduce the skills and basic principles of the game.The success that Heriot's has achieved through the lacrosse programme promises continued progress in the future. This is due to the help of our dedicated Lacrosse Coaching staff. The future for lacrosse at Heriot's has seldom, if ever, looked brighter.
