Overseas lacrosse players
A guide for playing lacrosse in Australia for American & Canadian College players
Are you looking to keep playing once your college lacrosse or junior box days are done, does a year or a few months abroad sound appealing?
Have you always wanted to travel to Australia but it seems so far or perhaps there is a postgraduate university course you are considering, the good news is, your playing days do not have to be done.
Australia has an established club system to support lacrosse players from the US, Canada, Europe or Asia who want to continue playing whilst they are Downunder.
Every year dozens of players from all over the world choose to spend a season (some stay forever after tasting the Aussie way of life!) playing lacrosse in Australia. It provides players with an immediate support network, home-base for travelling and connections for life.
FAQs
Where is lacrosse played in Australia?
Lacrosse is played primarily in three cities, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Smaller competitions exist in Brisbane and Sydney.
How to play pro lacrosse in Australia?
Lacrosse in Australia is amateur, following a club-based module. Many players who choose to play in Australia are provided with subsidized housing and employment opportunities helping minimize the cost of living aboard.
How do I get my gear to Australia? Are there shipping costs?
Most overseas players simply pay for additional baggage when travelling to Australia with their lacrosse equipment.
How many lacrosse players are there in Australia?
Lacrosse has a rich history in Australia, as one of the four founding member nations in the inaugural world championships. There are several thousand members across Australia, with competitions for girls, boys, women and men.
What is the standard of lacrosse in Australia?
Australia has participated in all field world championships since 1967 on the senior men’s side, finishing runners-up three times in 1967, 1982, and 1994.
The Australian women’s senior team has been extremely successful at the world level. They won the field world championships in 1986 and 2005, and runner up four times.
Australia participated in the world men’s indoor championships finishing inside the top 10 at each event.
At youth events, the Australian men have finished runner-up twice at the u19 world championships with the women winning the u19 world lacrosse championship in 1995 and finishing runner-up four times.
Dozens and dozens of Australian boys and girls have successfully made the jump to all NCAA divisions of US college lacrosse.
Where can you buy lacrosse gear in Australia, if you didn't bring any?
Our club is fortunately supported by LacrosseGear.com.au which stocks major brands such as Warrior, Brine, StringKing, Cascade, Maverik, Signature, and ECD (East Coast Dyes).
When is the season played?
The field season usually operates from April to September.
What rules do they use in Australia?
Australia follows the World Lacrosse rules standard, similar to those played in the world championships.
Is there Box Lacrosse in Australia?
Yes, the Box Lacrosse season operates from October to December each year
Do I need a visa to travel to or play in Australia?
If you plan to play lacrosse in Australia, it is sensible to consider which visa is best for you.
As of publishing (2022), most players who are not studying will consider a Working Holiday visa (subclass 417).
Head to the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs website for more information.
What else do I need to play lacrosse in Australia if I am from overseas?
Players will need to have adequate travel insurance cover, obtain an Australian cell phone number, open an Australian bank account, and pass a working with child check.
Does it cost anything to play in Australia?
Generally, overseas players do not need to pay anything to play in Australia
Can I coach Lacrosse in Australia?
Yes, clubs are always looking for skilled coaches to assist their youth programs
About Camberwell Lacrosse Club
Camberwell Lacrosse is a member of Lacrosse Victoria, located in Glen Iris, Melbourne.
For information on playing lacrosse in Australia, please contact
Previous overseas players
Camberwell Lacrosse Club has hosted NCAA college lacrosse players from the following schools:
- Duke
- Union
- Robert Morris
- Rutgers
- Salisbury
- Bryn Athyn
- Virginia Tech
- West Virginia
Some of our past visiting players have included:
| 2019 | Sean Cerrone - Duke University, USA Christian Blair - Bryn Athyn College, USA |
| 2018 | Chris Grace - West Virginia Mountaineers, USA Connor Vercruysse - Rutgers University, USA |
| 2017 | Eric Destefano - Salisbury University, Maryland, USA Sean Aaron - Union College, New York, USA; Charlotte Hounds (MLL) |
| 2016 | Sean Aaron - Union College, New York, USA; Charlotte Hounds (MLL) |
| 2015 | Greg Allis - Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, USA |
| 2014 | Reed Goodhue - Umass University, Amherst Massachusetts, USA Sean Lawton - Western New England University, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA |
| 2013 | Bobby Tyler - Umass University, Amherst Massachusetts, USA Mike Rauchut - Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA |
| 2012 | Mike Fetterly - Umass University, Amherst Massachusetts, USA Eric Harries - Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, New Hampshire, USA Denis Whelan - Umass University, Amherst Massachusetts, USA |
| 2010 | Mathias McCall - University of North Carolina, USA Ryan Penner - Marist College, USA Simon Gordon - Bishop's University, Canada Therese Lundberg - Sweden |
| 2009 | Erland Hoel - Norway |
| 2008 | PJ Walerko - USA |
| 2007 | Jordan Charron - Bishop's University, Canada |
| 2006 | Jason Masi - Notre Dame, USA Casey Hughes - Wilmslow, England Paul Beardsell - Heaton Mersey, England Annika Reinhold - Germany Femi Oust - Germany |
| 2005 | John Beadle - All England Team Hanna Frick - Sweden Malin Frick - Sweden |
| 2004 | Graeme Cruickshank - New Westminster, Canada |
| 2003 | Bjorn Johansson - Sweden |
| 2002 | Kim Langeborg - Swedish National Team Kim Kelstrup - Sweden |
| 2001 | Ryan Taggart - USA |
| 1999 | Tony Barone - New York L.C., USA Andrew McKenna - USA |
| 1998 | Magnus Franzen - Falk, Sweden |
| 1995 | Brian Pollock - Roanoke College, USA |
| 1992 | Jerry Kieran - Clarkson College, USA |
| 1991 | Paul Cannon - Syracuse, USA |
| 1990 | Matthew Bernstein - USA Michael Orme - All England Team |
| 1989 | James Symington - Hobart College, USA/All England Team Shaun Trell - Syracuse, USA |
| 1988 | Chris O'Brien - Maryland/Mt Washington L.C., USA |
| 1986 | Paul Murphy - USA Kevin Murphy - Georgetown University, USA |
| 1985 | David Troast - USA |
| 1984 | Jeff Bradley - Hartwick College, USA |
| 1983 | Kevin Murphy - Georgetown University, USA |
| 1982 | Harry Gleason - Hartwick College, USA |
