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Ankeny Thunder Lacrosse

We need more GIRLS team coaches! If interested, please contact ankenylaxnews@gmail.com

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Just a reminder that starting January 1, 2022 all chest pads have to be NOCSAE certified.

It is the new rule from USA Lacrosse in order to play and is for better safety of the players. This means pretty much everyone who has an older chest pad will have to replace theirs. Plan ahead and be prepared! New lacrosse gear makes great birthday and Christmas gifts!These chest pads will have a little tag on them that has a "heartbeat" on it. The chest pads ARE THICKER around the chest and heart than old pads.

Where to find them?

Google "certified lacrosse chest protector" and different sites should pop up. (lacrossemonkey.com, stx.com, lacrosseunlimited.com, lacrossefanatic.com, warrior.com, etc) Unless you're a goalie, don't buy the goalie ones.

Spread the word.Especially to friends who may plan on joining us. Don't let them buy the wrong gear!

WE LOVE LACROSSE! See you soon.

UPDATE FOR ANKENY THUNDER LACROSSE

UPDATE FOR ANKENY THUNDER LACROSSE: Age is the best indicator for determining how to group children due to physical and cognitive development. It is also the most easily verified method to segment players. Ankeny Thunder lacrosse will begin aligning our players with the age suggestions of USA lacrosse. NOTE: there are a few 8th grade boys who could technically play on the High School Level according to USA lacrosse…. But, NELAX doesn’t allow them to play up. Therefore they will remain at the 14U .

Exceptions can be made for 4th grade boys . They may play at the 12u level if they have the skill set or played last year.

8th grade girls will be playing on the U14 team this year.

4th grade girls will be playing 12u.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!