USA Lacrosse announced in 2024 that it was leading the effort to establish the Lacrosse Equipment Council (LEC). Here are some frequently asked questions about the LEC.
FAQs
Why is the Lacrosse Equipment Council (LEC) being created?
The LEC will provide a standing forum for dialogue and collaboration to achieve consensus around equipment in support of the sport of lacrosse.
Will the LEC be responsible for both men’s and women’s equipment?
The LEC will be a forum for dialogue around equipment issues for lacrosse from both the men’s and women’s games. LEC members will determine the areas of discussion and can recommend the review, development and adoption of standards for either game. However, the adoption of any standard for the rules of play is determined by the rule making bodies.
How will the LEC certify equipment?
The LEC will not certify equipment. It will work with an independent certifying body to provide a standard for certifying products as needed and when appropriate. That standard for certification will include a visual marking so that consumers will be able to see if the product is certified, similar to current markings on lacrosse balls, boys’ helmets, girls’ headgear and girls’ eyewear.
If my older equipment isn’t LEC approved, will I be able to use it in games?
The LEC will not impact equipment currently approved to a standard. The LEC will focus on review and research on equipment that is not currently under a standard or certified.
Will the LEC determine rules for the sport?
No. The LEC can support the development of standards and the certification of equipment to those standards, but only rulemaking bodies determine if the standards are adopted into the rules of the game.
When will the LEC start?
The LEC will be under development over the next several months to begin activities in 2025. No equipment or playing rules will be impacted for the 2025 season. Updates on the formation and timeline will be shared by USA Lacrosse before the end of the year.
How can feedback be shared with the LEC?
The LEC will establish user-friendly options allowing participants in the sport to share their comments, ideas and concerns. In the interim, any thoughts can be shared via email to lec@usalacrosse.com