The hard work by all at WIlmslow over nearly 3 decades of hosting one of the UK's most prestigious lacrosse tournaments is paying off. Many businesses within the lacrosse community have been coming together to join the ever growing list of event sponsors for the Nick Kehoe International.
Armor Mesh launched in January 2022. Since then, it has been embraced by many in the lacrosse world, including professionals in all major leagues, and is recognized as one of the most innovative lacrosse products to hit the market in years.
The product causing serious waves within the sport is their women's Valkyrie runner, when strung in a women's lacrosse stick it brings ultimate ball control, durability and consistency to a players game. Huge numbers of players have been making switch to Armor Mesh.
Founder Chris Gilroy is no stranger to growing the sport of lacrosse. Chris has spent much of his life using the platform of lacrosse to build community while seeking to make a positive impact in the lives of young athletes. In recent years he has made several extended trips to Jamaica supporting grassroots development efforts and the creation of a legitimate high school league. Among his many contributions, Chris championed a stick stringing initiative and mentored Jamaica’s first generation of stick doctors. When Chris discovered that Wilmslow have an ambitious plan to grow the sport with the clubs local feeder schools and beyond, he felt compelled to be involved.
