LSESU Mixed Lacrosse Club – Founding LSE Mixed Lacrosse Club
LSE Mixed Lacrosse Club
Student Group
Founding LSE Mixed Lacrosse Club
Project Title
This is the inaugural founding of the LSE Mixed Lacrosse Club - the fastest
game on turf and fastest growing sport in the UK!
Project Tweet Pitch:
Amount requested
from LSE Annual
Fund
£5,620
£6,520
Total project cost
Project Start Date
(dd/mm/yy)
Project End Date
(dd/mm/yy)
24/09/15
10/06/16
Sport
Choice
Other
After pilot launching Lacrosse at the LSE during the Lent Term of 2015, we
have seen a great deal of interest among the student body. Despite missing
the Freshers' Fair, the team captains were able to attract 18 players from
various backgrounds, age groups and physical ability, with the membership
continuing to grow every week! This year we were able to work with what
we had from when Lacrosse previously existed at the LSE; however, next
year we are expecting a much larger membership base which will require a
significant investment in resources. These purchases will allow us to
establish a presence in the fastest growing sport in the United Kingdom.
The sport is growing particularly rapidly among other London universities as
the Mixed Lacrosse League continues to grow. The aim of this project is to
establish Lacrosse thoroughly at the LSE for the years to come, allowing us
to accommodate any student who wants to learn the sport and meet new
people. The success of this project will be measured by our ability to
accommodate, ensure the safety of, and promote the fitness of our
returning and new members for the years to come.
Project Summary:
Funds sought
elsewhere:
Please explain how
There are several provisional organisations that we hope to gain support
from as lacrosse continues to grow at the LSE. This mainly includes the
manufacturers of lacrosse kit throughout the UK and US including Brine,
Maverick, Gait, Adidas, Nike, and more. We feel that the reputation of the
LSE, combined with the growth opportunities in the UK market, will make
team sponsorship attractive for these provisional supporting organisations.
This project strongly aligns with the goals of the LSE Annual Fund, which
your project meets
aims to support the development of new organisations that benefit the
the criteria for
university and its student population as a whole. While other sports teams
financial support by at the LSE can often be restrictive based on student abilities, we welcome
the LSE Annual Fund.
players of all skill levels, and give any student an opportunity to make new
friends while remaining physically fit. In addition, we take the responsibility
of being only the second official mixed sports team on campus very
seriously. We firmly believe that this provides a unique slant to University
sports and will provide us an edge when recruiting new members in future
years. As a new sports team with limited resources, we naturally need more
resources to leave the ground and reach the level of the other universities,
which received their initial resources long ago. This grant, consistent to the
criteria of the fund, will give us the opportunity to develop and establish a
presence in the league and on campus which emulates the diversity and
inclusivity of the LSE. Ultimately, we will extend the excellent name and
brand of the LSE to wide and diverse audience. It should also be noted that,
as a local London sports team, we feel it is essential to give back to the
community, potentially by introducing Lacrosse as a sport to local children
and by running sponsored/charity events. This would not only help boost
team morale and give back to the local community, but would further
improve the LSE brand. Overall, we have returning leaders, future leaders,
and interest among the student body; now we simply need the resources to
keep up with the interest, thereby allowing us to accommodate our players,
be taken seriously in the league and represent the LSE to the greatest
potential.
How would you
recognise the LSE
Annual Fund?
Does this project
require future
Annual Fund
Support?
Why do you require
funding for more
than one year?
Project
Sustainability
Statement
As a relatively new club, the scope and opportunities for recognition are
limitless. We have already been interviewed by the Beaver and expect
future positive press coverage. We would also endeavour to boost our
online profile by using social media to its full potential (e.g. Twitter,
Facebook, Instagram). In addition, there are excellent opportunities to
present the LSE and the Annual Fund in a positive light through flyers,
banners and media around campus (in particular during Freshers' Fair).
There is also potential for Annual Fund stickers on equipment which will
provide exposure during tournaments. All of this exposure would be even
greater due to the natural diversity of the sport itself and the social media
savvy of LSE students and the wider Lacrosse community.
No
This project is extremely sustainable since, after covering the initial high
costs, the club will still be able to run and grow for many years to come.
With the expected increased engagement with Lacrosse, membership will
increase and therefore help fund the club in the future. We are aware that
Lacrosse was previously offered at the LSE, and it probably failed due to a
combination of factors including inadequate funding. However, this is
unlikely to happen again seeing as we have established a platform for
success and already recognised the interest among the student body. Given
these resources and the continued involvement of returning leaders and
team members, we are confident that this sports team will continue
expanding year on year.
Equality and
Diversity Statement
Mixed Lacrosse is the second non-gender-restrictive sports team at the LSE
after volleyball. Additionally, we welcome all players regardless of skill level
and familiarity with the sport. Our member base includes BSc and MSc
students, and reflects the diversity which the LSE prides itself on. This
makes us the most inclusive sports team on campus, demolishing any
barrier that could ever interfere with someone wanting to try a new sport.
LSE Annual Fund Application Budget
Project Title: LSESU Mixed Lacrosse Club
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Total Project Cost
Income
Annual Fund Grant Amount
Requested
5620.00
Membership Fees
Total Project Income
1350.00
45 £
Estimate £30 membership for 45 people
(based on realisitic estimates of
membership - using the UCL and KCL
30.00 model of their growth and expansion)
£ 6,970.00
Expenses covered by the Annual Fund Grant
Equipment:
Sticks
Qty.
£2,000.00
40
Balls
Reversible 1st team Kit
Cones
Pop Up Goals
£270.00
£500.00
£10.00
£60.00
12
20
1
2
Keeper Stick
£100.00
1
£60.00
1
£100.00
1
£320.00
£1,400.00
16
20
League Fees
£200.00
1
Extra Kit
£600.00
Shooting Target
Keeper Protection
EXTRAS:
Match Fees
Practice/Pitch Fees
Total Expenses covered by AF Grant
Cost
£50.00
Qty. 40, cost per stick £50 - UK Lacrosse,
NorthernSoul Sports Equipment
60 balls (12 pack for £22.50) - UK
Lacrosse, NorthernSoul Sports Equipment
£22.50
£25.00 20 at £25 - Numerous Vendors
£10.00 50 cones - Amazon
£30.00 2 goals - Amazon
Qty, 1 - UK Lacrosse, NorthernSoul Sports
£100.00 Equipment
1 Target - UK Lacrosse, NorthernSoul
£60.00 Sports Equipment
helmet, pads - UK Lacrosse, NorthernSoul
£100.00 Sports Equipment
£20.00 £20 per match, 16 matches
£70.00 20 weeks, £70 per pitch (Regents Park)
BUCS Mixed Lacrosse League Fee
£200.00 (Speculative cost)
Extra kit - incl. matchday kit, protection,
bibs, 2nd team kit, stick bag etc. Numerous Vendors
5620.00
Breakdown of expenses to be covered by other income (if applicable)
Travel Expenses
Total non AF Expenses
Total Expenses
Excess Budget
£900.00
At least 8 away matches, 15 players,
£7.50 travel
£900.00
6520.00
£
450.00
Total Project income - Total Expenses