The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced today that it is revising its previous guidance that classified sports by ‘potential infection risk” for COVID-19. After further examination of the issue by its Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC), the NFHS has eliminated its tiered “Potential Infection Risk by Sport” that classified sports as HIGH, MODERATE, or LOW risk for COVID transmission. 

Following the springtime shutdown of virtually all levels of lacrosse, US Lacrosse has been focused on taking the necessary steps required to bring the sport back safely.

Earlier this year, US Lacrosse issued a set of Return to Play recommendations to assist lacrosse organizations throughout the country with sport-specific guidance to mitigate infection risks as competition returned.

As the nation continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, youth and high school sports have served a role in helping to improve the mental and physical health of young athletes.

As the winter months approach and colder weather overtakes much of the country, US Lacrosse acknowledges that organized indoor lacrosse activities will become more prevalent, and that these activities will include formal Box Lacrosse tournaments and events. 

In light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as US Lacrosse’s growing commitment to box lacrosse, the national governing body offers these recommendations in support of risk mitigation.

Wherever possible, it’s preferable to have event operators host Box Lacrosse events in an outdoor setting.

January’s LaxCon event may have a different look and feel from previous editions as it moves to an all-virtual format for 2021, but some things will not be changing. And that includes, for the fourth straight year, a dedicated education track focused on box lacrosse.

A prominent and growing list of speakers will headline the platform of presentations for box players, coaches, and officials during the two-day event on January 15-16.