LACROSSE CHEST PROTECTOR FAQ
WHO: All WHYLL (youth lacrosse) players
WHAT: Players are now required to wear chest protectors that meet the new NOCSAE ND200 standard.
WHERE: This will apply to all WHYLL practices and games
WHEN: The requirement went into effect 1/1/2022
WHY: To reduce the risk of commotio cordis
Please make sure your athlete has an approved chest protector before the spring season starts. They can be found at all sporting goods stores that sell lacrosse equipment.
ADDITIONAL READING:
USA Lacrosse FAQ:
https://www.usalacrosse.com/lacrosse-chest-protector-faq
AHA Journal:
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/circep.111.962712#:~:text=Commotio%20cordis%20is%20a%20phenomenon,it%20was%20only%20sporadically%20reported.
REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW
2022 West Hartford Youth Lacrosse Spring registration is still open. All players need to register for spring, even if you registered in the fall … you need to register again for the spring season.
Please click on the link to register:
http://www.whyll.com/Registration/Default.asp?org=WHYLL.com
During registration you will need to order and pay for new uniforms. Choose your top three numbers. Choose an odd numbers if your son is a 2nd year player in their division and an even number if your son is a 1st year division player.
If you have registered and not ordered your uniform, please do so immediately! It would be sad for your son to be the only one out there in last year's kit.
Order Uniforms here: https://blatantteamstore.com/collections/west-hartford-lacrosse-team-store
Anyone interested in assisting or coaching please let us know, we can always use the help.
As we look forward to the warmer weather, we intend to communicate pre-season details by the end of this month.