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Earlier this month, USA Lacrosse staff member Donovan Dennis was asked by World Lacrosse to make a trip to Bogota, Colombia to hand deliver lacrosse sticks to local organizations. In the first of two parts, he shares some of his interaction with a local player.

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.

Of the 60 million youth athletes throughout the United States, an estimated 4.8 million may be victims of sexual abuse. This is why the main priority for the Athlete Protection & Safety program at USA Lacrosse is implementing policies and procedures that promote safe environments for all participating athletes.  Having best practices in place ensures USA Lacrosse is doing everything possible to help prevent youth athletes from experiencing any type of misconduct or abuse. 

Longtime USA Lacrosse volunteer Andrew Lee began a two-year term as chair of the organization’s Board of Directors in August. It’s not a stretch to say that he was born for this role.

In addition to serving in board roles for other nonprofits and businesses over the past two decades, Lee, who is half Seneca, has a special connection to lacrosse and its Native American heritage.

USA Lacrosse invites coaches and officials to join a free webinar that will provide a preview of the new 2023 girls' high school rules. 

The webinar is on Monday, October 3 at 8 p.m. EDT, and a free registration is required.

USA Lacrosse is continuing to make the game safer by improving the quality and consistency of its coach training program. Beginning Oct. 1, the following updates to the requirements for Level 1 certification will take effect:

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and USA Lacrosse have announced boys’ rules changes that will be effective for the 2023 youth and high school seasons. USA Lacrosse and the NFHS collaborate annually on rule changes. 

Most prominent among the changes are new stick specs, including limiting the size of holes or gaps in the crosse (Rule 1-7-1 Article 4) and eliminating any protrusions or sharp edges (Rule 1-8).

USA Lacrosse is currently accepting applications from speakers interested in supplementing the lineup of presenters at the 2023 USA Lacrosse Convention. The upcoming #LaxCon2023 takes place from Jan. 20-22 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

The convention brings together thousands of coaches, officials, program leaders, industry representatives and fans each year to share their knowledge of the sport. Presentations are available in both classroom settings and in live field demonstrations.

Modifications to the stick check process and an adjustment to the restraining line rule during the administration of the draw were among the changes supported by both the high school girls’ and youth girls’ lacrosse rules committees for the 2023 season. Additionally, sportsmanship, knowledge of the rules, and dangerous use of stick were identified as three points of emphasis at both levels of play for 2023.