BOTC - US Lacrosse Community Forum Forums NORTHEAST LACROSSE BOTC MAIN FORUM (LI, CT, WC) Messages for US Lacrosse. Rules, Age Classification or etc.

That is the point on USA Lacrosse. That system already exists. If a tournament went through USA Lacrosse, and required all the players and coaches to be US Lacrosse members (They'd have to submit their numbers as part of the registration) That would confirm ages/eligibility.

The weakness lies in there is no mandate to use them.

Enforce like-age vs like-age competition, through the use of roster lists (which include names, uniform number, US lacrosse number, and date of birth), and photograph ID cards for each player. In order to be less disruptive to current teams, grandfather in 2025 and older, and only start it with 2026 and younger - although many will prefer that it be enforced immediately at all levels.

Further, what is lost often when age classification is discussed is the growth of the game. Lacrosse is growing, but would grow more significantly if age based enforcement at all levels (even Town) were implemented similar to other sports. Lack of structure in this area scares away the casual parent who may be wary about a sport they know little about and may see as violent. Youth lacrosse, and especially the summer and fall circuits, needs to do a better job including the more casual and/or less athletic player. It can't only be the bastion of the prospective college athletes. Especially in non-hot bed areas (where growth is needed), teams with wide variances in age are squaring off, which chases away many parents who frankly are not used to seeing this in soccer, hockey and baseball.

Yea it is, but at least they stepped up and fixed it.

Finally!! Fair and on age as it should be.

Yes! Bet those holdback mommies and daddies are twitching right now. A shame for all who were screwed in the past, but at least moving forward the cheating will be eliminated

Can someone explain if they are enforcing age rule from now on? Can you link the source so that we can all see? TIA.

For girls youth, are they still allowing deputy? (goalie leaving the ball in the crease and a defender/middie going in and taking it?)

I haven’t seen anything in writing but I would guess that the change will not impact anyone currently in middle school. They will be able to “age” out. If you have a child in elementary school then you should pay close attention to how it impacts you.

I have not seen an announcement anywhere, but at todays practice it was all any of the parents spoke about.
Its supposed to start being enforced after the summer of '23 season.
Age restrictions end after U-15.

If its true all I can say is - Finally!

How does it help if age restrictions end after U-15?

Because they are in HS at that point.