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US Lacrosse/Nationwide Parents' Guide

Welcome.

This section of the US Lacrosse web site is designed as an introductory guide for parents who are relatively new to the game of lacrosse. We hope to provide information - ranging from game rules to equipment needs - that will help you in your understanding of the sport.

This section was developed in cooperation with Nationwide Insurance, a valued marketing partner for US Lacrosse.


Table of Contents
1 – The Role of Parents
2 – The Role of the Coach
3 – The History of the Game
4 – Boys’ Lacrosse Field Diagram and General Guidelines
5 – Boys’ Game Overview and Field Positions
6 – Equipment for Boys
7 – Boys’ Rules
8 – Boys’ Personal and Technical Fouls
9 – Glossary of Terms for Boys' Lacrosse
10 – Girls’ Lacrosse Field Diagram and General Guidelines
11 – Girls’ Game Overview and Field Positions
12 – Equipment for Girls
13 – Girls’ Rules
14 – Girls’ Major and Minor Fouls
15 – Glossary of Terms for Girls' Lacrosse
16 – The US Lacrosse Youth Council
17 – The Sportsmanship Card Program
18 – The Positive Coaching Alliance


Parents' Guide Booklet

A printed version of the Parents' Guide is available for purchase through US Lacrosse. Please click here to visit the USL Store for further details.





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