Applies to Boys & Girls 10U/12/14U and Boys 8U Travel programs.   As of June 24, 2020, the MDH updated Youth Sports Guidance.  As a result, we will be able to have group sizes up to 25 with social distancing and scrimmages/games.   Review the restrictions and policies contained in the Updated Social Distancing Policy document linked below (changes in red).   

For those who opted-in to the Play & Home Program, you will receive weekly emails starting June 13th.  Referenced videos, etc. and contact information can be found at https://www.edinalacrosse.com/playathome.

To protect against Commotio Cordis*, US Lacrosse has implemented new rules that boys chest and shoulder pads must meet NOCSAE certification.  These pads have been approved by NOCSAE.  Boys goalies must use the certified chest pads as of 1/1/2021.  Other boys players must use the certified shoulder pads as of 1/1/2022.

*Commotio Cordis (Latin, "agitation of the heart") is an often lethal disruption of heart rhythm that occurs as a result of a blow to the area directly over the heart (the precordial region) at a critical time during the cycle of a heart beat, producing what is termed an R-on-T phenomenon that leads to the condition.

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Game officials are staffed by UMLOA (Upper Midwest Lacrosse Officials Association).  UMLOA is looking to add officials!    They have a great training program, plus flexible scheduling.

• Youth Game Officials need to be at least 14 years old.  Visit http://www.umloa.org/training-info for details.
• Sign up for training sessions at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0548afae2caaf49-umloa.

Questions?  Contact Jon Day, 612-963-2293
Men's Game, Minnesota State Coordinator
US Lacrosse, Officials Development Program