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Highlights from the 2020 US Lacrosse Convention, which brought approximately 7,000 lacrosse enthusiasts to Philadelphia to celebrate the sport.

US Lacrosse has produced and released the 2020 National Federation of State High School Associations Rules Interpretation videos. These videos go over the significant rules changes for this year, and points of emphasis.

Designed for coaches, officials and administrators, the three-day conference features more than 120 sessions with some of the top minds in the sport. There’s also a one-day FanFest on Jan. 11 designed for younger players and their families to meet world-class players, see the latest gear and get fired up for the season.

Betty Shellenberger, a legendary pioneer in both women’s lacrosse and field hockey, and a member of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, passed away earlier this week at the age of 98.

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.

The US Lacrosse girls’ rules webinars are available for free viewing and intended to provide clarification about the new rule changes and points of emphasis for the 2020 season. 

Marge Garinger, a highly-accomplished and well-respected women’s lacrosse official and a member of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, passed away peacefully on December 11 at the age of 84.

The webinars were hosted by US Lacrosse last month and intended to provide clarification about the new rule changes and points of emphasis for the 2020 season. 

What started with a simple phone call helped inspire a recruiting effort that has generated nearly 1,000 leads on potential new officials for the sport.

Early bird registration for the 2020 US Lacrosse Convention — a $30 savings over the regular registration fee — ends Oct. 31. Don’t miss your chance to learn from the best in the business and lock in the best price.