US Lacrosse Sports Science & Safety Committee

Position Statement on Eye Protection in Women's Lacrosse
(Adopted: May, 2003)

After a substantial information-gathering process over the last 18 months and a comprehensive review of the available literature, the US Lacrosse Sports Science & Safety Committee recommends the following as of May 21, 2003 with respect to the use of protective eyewear in women’s lacrosse to minimize the risk of catastrophic eye injury:

1. Adoption of eyewear protection meeting current ASTM lacrosse standards for mandatory use at the youth, scholastic and collegiate levels in the 2004 season, subject to product availability;

2. Highly suggested use of eyewear protection meeting current ASTM lacrosse standards at the post collegiate level;

3. The encouragement of continued development of more efficacious protective eyewear; and

4 .Continued research, discussion, and continual reassessment of the most effective educational, administrative, and equipment interventions to decrease the risk of head/face/eye injuries in lacrosse.

* Women's Lacrosse Eyewear Update