IFWLA Approved Crosses

Countries Identify Transition Phase-In Periods

(Revised August 2004, IFWLA Conference, Prague, Czech Republic)

AUSTRALIA

Anne Kingston

Following the release of the new 2003 IFWLA stick specifications, WLA has decided on the timelines for the implementation of the new specifications.  In the table below the timelines are listed for each of the Senior and Aged National Championships.  WLA has also listed a timeline that is recommended for adoption within your State competition and is listed as Local/Club.

It is at the discretion of State Associations to “grandfather” in sticks that do not meet the new IFWLA specifications, yet have been used for a lengthy period of time (for example the Brine Cup).  However, no sticks will be “grand fathered” for approval at the National level.

*IFWLA indicates sticks that meet the IFWLA stick specifications published in the IFWLA Official Rules Book 2003 2006.

** U19 list indicates sticks that were approved for use at the 2003 U19 World Championships.

CANADA

Cheryl Quinn-MacNeill

As of January 1, 2005 only crosses the have been approved by the IFWLA will be allowed in CLA sanctioned events.

CZECH REPUBLIC

Veronika Brychnikova

No limits on the sticks that may be used; players may use any crosse manufactured for the women’s game.

ENGLAND

Stephen Taylor

- September 2005 – Senior Territorials: IFWLA approved sticks

- September 2006 – Junior territorials: IFWLA approved sticks

- Universities/Clubs/Schools – May use IFWLA approved sticks and sticks on the U-19 list; will be reviewed December 2006

Great Britain

     - Senior Internationals, January 2005 only IFWLA approved sticks

     - Junior/U21 Internationals, January 2007 only IFWLA approved sticks.

GERMANY

Andreas Rossband and Maren Fanter

From September 2004 only IFWLA approved sticks may be used.  The STX Arc may be “grandfathered” for use in Germany.

JAPAN

Yas Hayakawa

For all domestic events in Japan, the Japanese Lacrosse Association will allow players to use the same women’s crosses that are approved for use in the USA. 

NEW ZEALAND

Sharon Cole   

Still a developing country so, until further notice, for all domestic events in New Zealand players may use the same women’s crosses that are approved for use in the USA. 

SCOTLAND

Lorna Powell

 *The policy will be reviewed during 2006/2007 season.

**IFWLA refers to sticks that meet the IFWLA stick specifications in the IFWLA Official Rules 2003-2006 & on IFWLA website

***U19 refers sticks that were approved for use at the 2003 U-19 World Championships

USA

Pat Dillon

For all domestic events in the USA, players may use any women’s crosse that meets US Women’s Division written crosse specifications and/or is approved by the US Women’s Division Rules Committee.

WALES

Mary McKnight

- September 2005 – Senior Territorials: IFWLA approved sticks only

- September 2006 – Junior Territorials: IFWLA approved sticks only

- Universities/Clubs/Schools – May use IFWLA approved sticks and crosses on the U-19 list; Will be reviewed December 2006.

Great Britain

     - Senior Internationals January 2005 IFWLA approved sticks.

     - Junior/U21 Internationals January 2007 IFWLA approved sticks