Recommendation on the use of eyewear for USA and International Teams

Subject:  Recommendation on the use of eyewear for USA and International Teams

From:      Valerie Walchak, Chair USLacrosse Insurance/Risk Management Committee

Date:      September 29, 2004

The US Lacrosse Insurance/Risk Management Committee has recommended the following in reference to the use of appropriately certified eyewear for the women’s game.  Eyewear has been mandated for use beginning in 2005 for anyone playing on a team based in the United States.  (USL Women’s Lacrosse Rule Book).

The wearing of ASTM certified/ PECC tested eyewear for international teams at US Lacrosse sanctioned events, while highly recommended, will not be mandated.

International teams playing at non USL sanctioned events and at varied venues in the USA, may find different requirements related to the use of eyewear.  Those teams are urged to check local requirements before traveling to play in this country.

Foreign nationals participating on any team based in the United States will be required to wear the certified eyewear during competition.  US Lacrosse sponsored/insured teams playing international teams, whether in the USA or in other countries, should continue to use the required eyewear during competition.