Rathbones to Title Sponsor 2017 FIL Women’s Lacrosse World Cup

Wealth management company Rathbone Brothers has expanded its partnership with English Lacrosse by becoming the title sponsor of the 2017 FIL Women’s Lacrosse World Cup.

The FIL Rathbones Women’s Lacrosse World Cup will be hosted at Surrey Sports Park the 13 – 22 July 2017. This will be the 10th Women’s World Cup and more than 26 nations are expected to compete for the world title. The nine day event will welcome over 10, stuff 000 spectators, 700 elite athletes and 2,000 festival lacrosse participants.

In February this year, Rathbones announced an extension to their partnership with English Lacrosse until 2017 and now this sponsorship of the 2017 Women’s World Cup will allow English Lacrosse to stage a truly world class event.

Rathbones’ partnership with English Lacrosse aims to raise the profile of junior women’s lacrosse and to encourage participation in this exciting team sport.

Philip Howell, CEO of Rathbones, commented: “We are very proud to be sponsoring the 2017 Women’s World Cup and developing our partnership with English Lacrosse. Rathbones’ investment will support the growth of the sport and ensure the best possible experience for players and supporters at events.”

Mark Coups, CEO of English Lacrosse, is delighted with the sponsorship, “Rathbones have proved to be a perfect partner for English Lacrosse. The partnership has currently generated over 3,000 new lacrosse players and will continue to provide playing opportunities to new participants, creating a genuine World Cup legacy.  The FIL Rathbones 2017 Women’s Lacrosse World Cup will display the finest international lacrosse; the investment by Rathbones allows us to host a world-class event and true celebration of the sport.”