In 2016, US Lacrosse will be making revisions to the Age and Eligibility guidelines for youth play. For the most up to date information throughout the season, please visit uslacrosse.org
BEST PRACTICE
US Lacrosse believes that prohibiting checking for beginning/ younger players will enable them to develop the critical skills necessary to play and enjoy the game before being introduced to stick checking. Once they have mastered the basics, modified checking below the shoulders will be introduced at the U13 level.