Players & Parents
These are the sad statistics.
Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, is the second most common form of cancer in young people between the ages of 10-19, and the most common cancer for people between the ages 20-30.
As outdoor athletes, lacrosse players are at an increased risk for sunburn and melanoma due to extended sun exposure, especially if proper precautions are not taken.
Helping to inform, educate and protect members of the lacrosse community about this important health issue is part of USA Lacrosse’s commitment for a safer sport.
The rules in most sports, including lacrosse, primarily serve two purposes – to help keep games fair and safe. Rules help govern the games and the equipment used in the games.
US Lacrosse works collaboratively with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the NCAA to write the rules for lacrosse, and the organizations often work together on rules development and player safety efforts.
The name has changed. The logo has changed. But the mission to provide national leadership, structure and resources to fuel the sport’s growth and enrich the experience of participants remains the same.
SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse is proud to partner with One Bowl Productions, the Iroquois Nationals, Thompson Brothers Lacrosse, and 4 the Future Foundation on a free streaming experience of the award-winning documentary “Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation.”
The celebrated feature length documentary was produced in 2017 and called by Inside Lacrosse as “the most ambitious, broad-sweeping and beautifully shot lacrosse film to date.”
One of the great joys of summertime is the opportunity to spend time outside. Visits to the pool, gatherings with friends and family, or simply playing in the yard under the warm sun are just a few of the many activities we enjoy.
For many lacrosse athletes, summer also includes more time engaged with the sport they love, including camps, clinics, and tournaments. Some of these events require many hours spent on the field under a blazing sun. Taking the proper precautions to be sun safe is vitally important.
The following article is part of a content partnership with TrueSport, a positive youth sports movement powered by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). TrueSport has partnered with more than 20 sport NGBs to promote a positive culture of youth sport with expert content and programming.
As we all know, the COVID pandemic has caused a major interruption in lacrosse activity. No games, no practices, lost seasons.
The stoppage of play has not only impacted players, coaches and officials, but it’s also disrupted the work of researchers like Dr. Dan Herman at the University of Florida, who study the game for scientific purposes.
As the 2021 lacrosse season draws ever closer and optimistically, players of all ages return to play, it’s important to note that 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.
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