Rules

Who determines that a certain type of protective equipment should meet a performance standard? And how is that standard developed? These were some of the questions addressed by panelists on the equipment session at LaxCon 2021.

US Lacrosse has produced two girls' Rules Interpretation videos for the 2021 season, highlighting significant rules changes and points of emphasis for both the NFHS rules as well as the US Lacrosse youth rules.

US Lacrosse released two boys' Rules Interpretation videos for the 2021 season, highlighting the significant rules changes and points of emphasis for both NFHS as well as the US Lacrosse youth rules.

A new book written by Rob Stolker, the founder of Hummingbird Sports, includes a number of inaccuracies and misleading statements about US Lacrosse and discounts the leadership role the organization has taken to help protect athletes.

As the 2021 lacrosse season draws closer, there are some equipment guidelines that players, parents, coaches and officials should keep in mind. Use of required and certified equipment ensures the highest levels of safety for all participants.

US Lacrosse has unveiled its Flex6 Lacrosse program, a fun, fast-paced, non-contact version of the game that can be played by any mix of players up to six per team. Flex6 Lacrosse is inspired by the Lacrosse Athlete Development Model (LADM) and its six core values, with a particular focus on the values of small-sided play, fun and kid-centered, and age appropriate/inclusive.

In order to help prioritize its upcoming outreach strategies related to player equipment, US Lacrosse has created a short online survey to assess current equipment related knowledge. Survey feedback will help shape US Lacrosse’s equipment related initiatives, including rules.

Following up on an announcement from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) regarding the suspension of printed rule books for the 2021 spring sports season, US Lacrosse is announcing that it also will not publish printed youth rule books for next year.

Lacrosse is in shutdown mode, but that doesn’t mean you can’t brush up on the rules. Here’s an overview of the 2020 US Lacrosse Youth Rules Information:

The US Lacrosse Coach Development Program has recently launched a new online course aimed at women’s games coaches to help them properly coach defense safely.