Shoulder Pad FAQ with USA Lacrosse
IMPORTANT:
Points of Emphasis
- Effective January 1, 2022, shoulder pads for boys’ field players must be designed for lacrosse and meet NOCSAE standard ND200. See a sample listing of products.
- Effective January 1, 2021, boys’ and girls’ goalie chest protectors must be designed for lacrosse and meet the NOCSAE standard, ND200.
- All chest protectors and shoulder pads must contain the NOCSAE logo and SEI certification mark on both the packaging and the product to be legal for play.
- Shoulder pads must be designed for lacrosse, covering the top of the shoulder, collarbone and sternum.