Andrew from Stockport will be included in the 23-man squad for the Championships, which take place at the University’s Armitage Sports Centre from 15 – 24 July  2010.

Andrew from Stockport will be included in the 23-man squad for the Championships, which take place at the University’s Armitage Sports Centre from 15 – 24 July  2010. 28-year-old Andrew, who was recently appointed as the University’s Sport Development Officer for Campus Sport said: “I am very proud to be representing my country and playing in front of our own fans on the University Sports Ground.  I was lucky enough to play in the last World Games in Canada 2006.  However that experience will not compare to stepping out onto the pitch in Manchester in July, which will be the culmination of years of hard work and commitment.”  Andrew has been playing lacrosse for 18 years, following in the footsteps of his father who was also a top lacrosse player.  Andrew’s dad will also be making an appearance on the World Championships stage in July, playing in the Super Grandmasters (over 55s) competition.

Andrew graduated from the University of Chester in 2006 with an MSc in Health and Nutrition.  He already has a number of England caps under his belt and was part of the team which won the European Championships in 2004 and 2008, and also finished fifth in the last World Championships in Canada.  He is now in preparation for the World Championships and is training four days a week with the England squad.Tickets for the Lacrosse World Championships are on sale now and can be purchased online at http://www.2010worldlacrosse.com/tickets.