Boys Shoulder Pads - Players must wear shoulder pads that meet the NOCSAE ND200 standard. Products must contain the NOCSAE logo and SEI certification mark (shown below) to be legal for play,
** Parents are asked to be sure their player's shoulder pads meet the new standard BEFORE the first practice. **
Families may also check the SEI website (https://www.seinet.org/search.htm) under Program: Chest Protectors (Lacrosse) to verify that the specific product is listed as approved.
From USA Lacrosse: NOCSAE ND200 is the first-ever performance standard for chest protection. Product compliance with ND200 reduces impact forces and thus the risk of commotio cordis (cardiac arrest due to a blow to the heart area).