Section 8: Safety Considerations
Lacrosse Sixes is designed with reduced-contact rules vs men's field lacrosse — stick checks remain but body checks are heavily restricted. Mandatory helmet + mouthguard + full pad suite. World Lacrosse requires on-site medical (athletic trainer minimum, team physician at international tournament). Concussion protocol: WL Concussion Management Guidelines mirror World Rugby framework — removal-for-evaluation, multi-stage return-to-play, mandatory rest. Heat protocols for summer-season events (mandatory water breaks every quarter, heat-stop authority). AED on-site at all sanctioned tournaments. Goalkeeper-specific protective requirements (chest protector, throat guard, full face mask) enforced strictly.