COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — World Lacrosse confirmed today the new dates for the 2022 World Lacrosse Men’s U21 World Championship, which will be staged August 10-20, 2022 in Limerick, Ireland at the University of Limerick.

The new dates were approved by the World Lacrosse Board of Directors following a review of possible dates and consultation with the member-National Governing Bodies expected to send teams. The World Lacrosse Men’s U21 World Championship will be hosted by Ireland Lacrosse, the National Governing Body for lacrosse in Ireland.

A closer examination of injuries over the next two high school girls’ lacrosse seasons in Florida is now underway in order to gain greater insight into the effectiveness of women’s headgear in minimizing the risk of injury. 

Findings from a new research study measuring the effects of headgear in high school girls lacrosse indicate that headgear is associated with a reduction in the magnitude of overall impacts but not a change in the rate of impacts, how they occur, or how penalties were administered for impacts sustained during competition.

The findings were recently published in an article in The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 

This article appears in the April edition of US Lacrosse Magazine, available exclusively to US Lacrosse members. 

Chloe Jones is a high school junior at Ursuline Academy in Delaware who has committed to play at Syracuse University. The midfielder also shares her passion for the game by serving as a lacrosse clinician for younger players.

Tell us about your background?
I am originally from Baltimore and moved to Delaware when I was in the 4th grade. I am one of seven kids and the oldest girl.

Having been involved in athletics for most of her life, Abi Jackson well understands the potentially powerful impact of being a coach. Beyond just helping players with skill development and game understanding, a coach can leave a lasting imprint on a young person’s life, extending far beyond the field of play. 

It’s both a privilege, and a responsibility. 

Now in her 17th year as a women’s lacrosse head coach, including her 11th season at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., Jackson relishes the calling. It’s a responsibility she gladly accepts. 

Gifted by the Creator to the Haudenosaunee people, lacrosse has deep spiritual and ceremonial roots for Native Americans. The game is often used to heal the sick, resolve conflicts, and make peace among the nations, in addition to being played for fun.

Today, Native lacrosse athletes see themselves as ambassadors for their game, sharing with the rest of the world the values that they have always associated with lacrosse - friendship, equity, and peace.

US Lacrosse had adopted a detailed anti-harassment and discrimination policy that includes recommended steps for leagues, events and lacrosse organizations to follow when there are violations of the policy.

SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse is proud to work with Nation United Foundation (NUF), Black Lacrosse Alliance and other stakeholders in the lacrosse community in supporting the WE STAND initiative, an effort aimed at promoting anti-harassment and anti-racism in sports.

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. 

The scholarship application is open to self-identified LGBTQ+ individuals who are graduating high school seniors from the class of 2021. Applications will be accepted through May 1, 2021, with winners notified by June 1.