Woodlands Lacrosse

Coaches,

There is  a new NCAA interpretation regarding end caps, and therefore is part
of the THSLL's rules,

All hollow handle sticks must have an end cap.  Simply wrapping tape around the
butt end is not sufficient, although the end cap may be covered with tape.

The prior interpretation had been that the end of the stick (if it has a hollow
shaft) must be covered by something, including tape; this mandates an end cap
of some sort (although players may NOT use a fluted bottle cap like from a soda
or beer bottle).

The player will be told to go get it fixed by the officials, and no penalty
will be assessed unless the player ignores the warning, and then a technical
foul will be accessed.

The NCAA, and therefore the THSLL, expect teams to carry end caps on the
sideline.  They, and we, just want the end covered.  The  player will be told
to correct it..  The intent of this rule and its enforcement is safety.

Additionally, for clarification purposes on the NCAA 2010 Stick Rule, the NCAA
has not said anything about changing the NCAA 2010 Stick Rule, and as such,
neither has the THSLL.

As always, they, and we, expect officials to know the rules and then exercise
common sense and good judgment in the adjudication of any lack of adherence to
the rules.  The THSLL and SWLOA have no plans to change our position on this
rule nor our previously communicated enforcement policy.

and

Please read the attached letter, and forward it to all your THSLL Member School
Program participants - players, coaches, parents, and fans.  The message is an
important one, and I and your THSLL Board of Directors would like for everyone
involved with the THSLL to receive it as soon as possible.

Thanks you, and have a great 2010 THSLL season!

Ray Martin
THSLL Commissioner