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Sports Science and Safety The US Lacrosse Board of Directors
recently approved a written Standard for Athlete Safety and Protection that offi cially defi nes the national governing body’s position on safeguarding the well-being of underage athletes. The 14-page document outlines both prohibited and prescribed conducts and behaviors for adult members who interact with youth athletes. By outlining standards and guidelines, US Lacrosse hopes to remove all ambiguity in defi ning acceptable and non- acceptable behavior patterns. “Our commitment to the welfare of the
athlete is paramount,” said Steve Stenersen, president and CEO of US Lacrosse. “There will be no tolerance for physical or sexual abuse of children in the sport of lacrosse.” Interested in reviewing the full standard? Visit
uslacrosse.org/safety.
Sport Development US Lacrosse is a proud partner with the Positive
Coaching Alliance in shaping the future of youth sports. This partnership aims to make lacrosse a positive, character-building experience for every athlete and to make the experience a more successful one for coaches, parents, fans and offi cials. To facilitate that effort, US Lacrosse is once again offering sportsmanship grants to help leagues obtain PCA memberships. Read more and apply at
uslacrosse.org/pca. US Lacrosse is offering scholarships to
offi cials planning to attend the 2014 US Lacrosse National Convention, presented by Champion, Jan. 10-12 in Philadelphia. Scholarships will be awarded incrementally based on geographic location and distributed after the convention to help defray costs of attendance. Application deadline is Sept. 15. Learn more at
uslacrosse.org/ WomensOffi cialsProgramsClinics and
uslacrosse.org/MensOffi cialsProgramsClinics. US Lacrosse and ArbiterSports, the online resource that provides control and
visibility over the entire process of organizing athletic events, have partnered to streamline the process of assigning US Lacrosse-member offi cials to games. What this means for offi cials: Your
US Lacrosse membership and any additional training and certifi cation you have completed through the US Lacrosse Offi cials Education Program will be visible to assignors within your ArbiterSports. com account. Make sure the email address you use for
USLacrosse.org is the same as the email address you use for
ArbiterSports.com. What this means for assignors:
You’ll have a better understanding of the training and certifi cation completed by offi cials you are considering for game assignments. For more information about the partnership visit,
uslacrosse.org/assignors.
US Lacrosse Foundation More than 300 applications have been submitted for the US Lacrosse First Stick Program. Donor
support to the US Lacrosse Foundation, the philanthropic arm of US Lacrosse, will provide approximately 100 First Stick Grants in 2013 and the continued support of existing teams in their second year in the First Stick Program. “Thanks to you, we lax it up every day with the new equipment from your generous grant,” wrote Brad
Leach, coach of Millard North Lacrosse in Omaha, Neb., in a letter to donors who support the First Stick Program. “Our team is forever grateful!” The program also provides their coaches with enrollment in the US Lacrosse Coaching Education
Program and with tickets to the US Lacrosse National Convention, presented by Champion. Training the adults who coach kids is crucial to ensuring a positive experience for new lacrosse players. Interested in supporting the growth of the game in underserved communities? Make a donation that will support First Stick teams 101 and beyond at
uslacrosse.org/donate.
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Events US Lacrosse has named the Baltimore Convention Center the site of the US Lacrosse Convention and Fan Fest in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The convention annually is the largest professional development event in the world for lacrosse coaches, offi cials and administrators. The convention will return to Baltimore for the fi rst time since 2010. For more on the 2014 convention in Philadelphia Jan. 10-12, visit
uslacrosse.org/2014convention. US Lacrosse will host the 2014 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) Men’s World Championship next summer in Denver, and along with that, youth, elite and masters-level festivals that will run alongside the FIL event at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Registration for teams is now open at
worldlacrosse2014.com.
Chapters US Lacrosse will host three regional meetings this
month to work with chapter leaders in developing 2014 budgets. The meetings — scheduled for Salt Lake City, Kansas City and Baltimore — will provide opportunities for planning and collaborating on initiatives that utilize resources on a regional basis. USL's 64 chapters help deliver national programs and services to local members while supporting the growth of the game.
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