US Lacrosse Press Release

US Lacrosse is now accepting nominations for two LGBTQ+ Inclusion Scholarships aimed at providing financial support to student-athletes who demonstrate positive sensitivity to and involvement in LGBTQ+ issues. 

US Lacrosse is excited to celebrate Black History Month by sharing the stories of individuals who have defied stereotypes and contributed to the rich fabric of lacrosse.

Due to the nationwide disruption of the high school lacrosse season caused by the coronavirus pandemic, US Lacrosse is postponing the 2020 High School Awards Program until further notice.

The 2020 US Lacrosse Convention, set for Jan. 10-12 in Philadelphia, will feature more than 120 sessions geared towards coaches, officials and administrators in the sport.

Improving the pace of play and simplifying the application of penalties are among the changes approved for the US Lacrosse Boys’ Youth Rules, beginning in 2020.

The allowance for free movement by players on a whistle or stoppage of play has been approved for the US Lacrosse Girls’ Youth Rules, beginning in 2020. US Lacrosse writes and publishes a stand-alone youth rule book for ages 14U and below.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, hosted by US Lacrosse on Saturday, October 19 at The Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse today announced changes to the national leadership structure for youth and scholastic member-officials. This announcement is the culmination of over two years’ worth of work and collaboration involving US Lacrosse staff, volunteer and key officiating leadership. A task force was convened by the US Lacrosse Board of Directors in April and that task force, composed of staff and officiating leaders from around the country, proposed this change to the Board of Directors earlier this month.

SPARKS, Md. – US Lacrosse and NXTsports are proud to announce a partnership centered around the annual US Lacrosse Nationals event. Under the collaboration, NXT will power the US Lacrosse Nationals at the 14U, 13U and 12U age groups for boys and girls beginning in 2018. NXT brings its extensive event operations abilities to the event, and will run all registration and event operations for US Lacrosse Nationals.

US Lacrosse and StudentPrep have partnered to provide US Lacrosse member parents and players with special access to the StudentPrep College Preparatory Admissions & Financial Guidance platform.