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Sponsored by Thank you for your interest in National Lacrosse Stick Technician Institute and the Master Lacrosse Technician Certification. We have attached a study guide for you to begin your studies. You will receive an email in approximately five days with a link to your exam. The multiple choice and true, false portion of this exam will consist of 30 questions based exclusively on the provided study material and links listed within that material. There will be a 30 minute time limit. You are allowed to use your study guide to assist with the exam. However, the time limit will not allow you enough time to look up every answer. We find that most successful applicants spend at least four hours studying the material provided. In order to become completely certified you must: Achieve 90% or better on the exam After successful completion of the exam: Reply to this email with the Name, Email and Phone Number of two References. These should be individuals for which you have either repaired, restrung, dyed, or completed other technical work. Reply to this email with a video, video link, or pictures of the stepby-step process of you doing one of the following: Stringing Mesh Stringing Traditional Dyeing a Head Please do not worry about editing the video as we are just looking for proper technique. Thank you! Sponsored by Certified Stick Technician Program Welcome to the Certified Stick Technician Program. With the growth of the sport and the introduction of more products and more manufactures, the time has come to build a certification of base line knowledge required by a stick technician. It is well known that games are being won and lost on stick penalties or turnovers caused by a faulty stick. For that reason, it is recommended that at least one coach and one player have a working knowledge of the components of this program. In addition, stick stringing and dyeing has become a way for players to make extra money on a flexible schedule. There are many articles, blogs and videos out there for those that want to learn how to string and repair sticks. We salute all those that dedicate their time to sharing their passion with others at the various blogs used in this program. We have chosen some of these articles and videos to highlight our program. We realize that there is more than one way to skin a cat, but ask you to focus on these techniques for the certification. We welcome you to suggest other topics that should be part of the program at [email protected]. The NLSTI Certification Program will: • Set a standard of excellence in lacrosse service and product knowledge • Encourage and promote professionalism in the lacrosse industry • Instill consumer confidence in stick stringers and technicians • Expand the availability of expert stick stringers and technicians • Endorse the competence of qualified stick stringers and technicians Sponsored by Types of Stringing Products Hard - Fairly easy to break in and will hold its pocket pretty well in poor weather. Provides great hold and good shot speed. Most popular mesh on all levels. It is easier to maintain than traditional. Also, Hard mesh is much easier to string than traditional. Soft - Uncoated mesh that is extremely easy to break in. Provides great hold and descent shot speed but is less durable than most other mesh. Diamond (5,6,7,8,10)- Basic principle is the larger the size of each diamond (5= largest diamonds, 10=smallest diamonds) the easier it is to string and break in. Along the same lines, 5Diamond has more hold and usually doesn’t shoot as fast as 10-Diamond. Traditional - Leather material that is harder to maintain and string than your typical mesh. However, once strung correctly, some argue you can’t beat the feel and shot speed. Dura - Very similar to hard mesh. Breaks in well, descent hold and descent shot speed. Marc - Canadian-made mesh. Has a substance (marc butter) spread over it to increase the hold and feel of the mesh. Breaks in very quickly and is great in any type of weather. American - Same feel as soft mesh but just thicker. This allows the pocket to say intact through wet or cold weather better than the normal soft mesh. Catapultion - Similar to hard mesh but thicker. Pocket will be hard to break in but will endure harsh weather and last longer than typical hard mesh. Micro-Mesh- mesh style consists of extremely small mesh, by far the smallest of any mesh. Natural Micro Mesh is uncoated, therefore it is actually easier to break in than most players would expect. Double Layer, Large Diamond, Uncoated- This extra thick, large 10 diamond mesh offers maximum hold. Like all composite mesh it achieves a unique semi-hard feel without any coating allowing it to break-in immediately and play consistently. Double Layer, Small Diamond, Uncoated- This extra thick, small 10 diamond mesh is our most popular composite. Like all composite mesh it achieves a unique semi-hard feel without any coating allowing it to break-in immediately and play consistently. Single Layer, Large Diamond, Coated Composite- Extremely light latex coating means a quick break in time and the composite yarns limit whip and keep it very consistent and water resistant. Sponsored by Single Layer, Small Diamond, Uncoated Composite – Not your traditional soft mesh. Composite yarns help it to keep its pocket shape and prevent stretching in wet weather. Pocket retains excellent flexibility. 10D HT Nylon Hard- Traditional 10 diamond nylon mesh constructed of High Tenacity nylon for great durability and coated with our toughest acrylic/latex coating for a mesh that starts hard and stays hard. 10D HT Nylon Semi-Hard- Traditional 10 diamond nylon mesh constructed of High Tenacity nylon for great durability and latex coated for improved water resistance without over hardening. 10D HT Nylon Semi-Soft- Lightly coated 10D HT nylon mesh with latex to produce this mostly soft mesh with good resistance to moisture and bagging. 10D HT Nylon Soft- 10 diamond HT Nylon mesh uncoated. Excellent durability in a soft mesh. An Important note on stringing product selection. The benefits of mesh over traditional pockets are simple. The vast majority of stick technicians can fix or restring a mesh pocket easier and faster than traditional. We have watched the trend to mesh over the years and it is remarkable. The reason, in addition to the one mentioned already, is the advent of mesh gives many of the benefits of traditional (i.e. pocket conformity) without the problem associated with maintaining a traditional pocket. Mesh pockets break in quicker and are not as susceptible to weather. When leather gets wet, the pocket stretches and sags and when they dry, they get stiff and tight. Soft mesh is easier for beginners but will "bag out" with hard passes at higher levels of the game. In conclusion, this is just our opinion of what we see as the popular choice for players. It is important to understand that every player is different and therefore every player has a certain product that works the best for them. Stick Technician Tools Phillips Head Screwdriver - Just as it sounds. Having a Phillips is critical to be able to change shafts and heads on the fly. Lighter - A lighter is useful for tightening up frayed ends on shooters, sidewall or top strings. Pocket Knife - Handy tool that is crucial in cutting off excess stringing or stripping a head entirely of its mesh. Lotion/Shaving Cream - Just as they keep your face soft and looking good, basic facial and body products like shaving cream and lotion soften up that hard mesh and allow players to break in their stick more quickly. Tape - Something that is extremely overlooked yet the basic fix it for everything from sidewalls to a loose butt end. Under current ruling, you must have a manufactured butt end on the end of your stick. This Sponsored by means no beer caps or tape as a butt end. Also, you can use tape, placed above the butt end, to create a “trigger” for better pull with your bottom hand Extra String – It is absolutely fundamental to have extra shooters and sidewall on you at all times. You never know when that sidewall is going to bust or you’ll need a fresh shooter. Always be prepared. Short Tape Measure - With the new rules specs and refs cracking down on anyone with an illegal stick, a tape measure is a great idea to keep around to ensure you’re not going to be spending any unearned time in the box. Water - One of the basic elements but essential for stretching out and softening up mesh prior to stringing. Types of Pockets High - The pocket for the more advanced player. Higher pockets provide a quicker release and are ideal for the player who dishes out assists. The ability to hold the ball with a vertical cradle is limited. Mid - The popular pocket choice on any level. Middle pockets provide good ball retention and a descent release. This is a great pocket for shooters who are looking to light up the cage. Low - Popular pocket for attackmen and players looking to carry the ball a lot. Low pockets provide great ball retention but the release will be slower than that of the Mid or High pocket. Great for players looking to be a dodger and ball carrier. Sponsored by Sponsored by Advanced Pocket and Stringing Techniques Top Lace: How to put together a great top lace first hand. 10 Hole top lace- http://www.lax.com/story.phtml?story=2441 Normal top lace- http://www.lax.com/story.phtml?story=2190 Triangle top lace- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEehNRwYxRY&feature=related Goalie top lace- http://www.lax.com/story.phtml?story=2415 What is the difference between toplace and sidewall? Toplace is 1/2 mm thicker than sidewall. Some string technicians prefer to use thicker cord to attach their mesh to the top of the head and/or a top shooting string above the hockey laces. Many stringers use sidewall on the entire perimeter of their head. Sidewall: Some great links for normal and more advanced sidewall stringing Normal sidewall- http://www.lax.com/story.phtml?story=2191 Double sidewall- http://www.lax.com/story.phtml?story=2445 Alternate sidewall- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndSLda4Gcuw&feature=related Goalie double sidewall- http://www.lax.com/story.phtml?story=2422 Goalie single sidewall- http://www.lax.com/story.phtml?story=2416 Bottom Lace: Great links for different bottom lace techniques Normal bottom lace- http://www.lax.com/story.phtml?story=2192 Bottom lace- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8tNM2XdYNw&feature=related Goalie bottom lace- http://www.lax.com/story.phtml?story=2417 Shooting Strings: Links for how to string shooters Sponsored by Shooters- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9m7JQnDuh4&feature=related Channel String- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNR9H5ePdg0&NR=1 Shooters- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vA-3oUiXGc&feature=related Goalie Shooters- http://www.lax.com/story.phtml?story=2421 Important Note on Shooting Strings Hockey laces or bootlaces have become the shooting string of choice by most players. There is more to this simple aspect of a lacrosse stick than you might realize including what the laces are made of. We have chosen synthetic fibers for our laces in order to provide the best shooting strings (Cotton holds too much water in rainy conditions). More importantly, the shooting strings are the key to proper ball release and can be adjusted to get that individual feeling for the ball coming out off the head. Whip Whip is defined as how much hold you have on the ball. The amount of whip preferred depends on a player’s position and style of play. More whip is usually preferred by players who like to throw fakes, have large pockets, and shoot hard with a big wind up. Less whip is preferred by players who want to have a sharper, quicker release on their passes. Sponsored by Advanced Pockets The links below are great for those who need more information on how to string some of your more popular pockets and also those pockets that are very original. Be sure to read the Code of Ethics regarding Patents before stringing these pockets. Pita Pocket- http://lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=31996 Basic Traditional- http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=19616 Corner Pocket Traditional- http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=25340 Torpedo Pocket Traditional- http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=26268 Bay Pocket Traditional- http://forums.insidelacrosse.com/showthread.php?t=40991 5-Diamond Mesh Pocket- http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=34307 7-Diamond Mesh Pocket- http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=43404 Snatch n’ Go Traditional- http://forums.insidelacrosse.com/showthread.php?t=22085 6 Diamond Mesh Pocket- http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=50044 Kevo Pocket- http://forums.insidelacrosse.com/showthread.php?t=55004 Sponsored by The Business of Stringing • Below is a chart that shows the benefits gained dependent upon what type of stringing business you are involved with. Benefits Home Stringing / Mail Order Stringing Employment at Sports or Lacrosse Specialty Store Partnering with Retail Store to Outsource Stringing or Overflow Stringing Camp Stringing Hybrid Increased Customer Base Low Medium Medium Medium Highest Highest Revenue per Pocket High Low High High High Ability to Make Margins on Stringing YES NO NO YESWhere Allowed YES Sponsored by Supplies Pricing 2 Year Membership-$35.00 Membership Includes: • Membership Card • Study Materials • One Exam (Re-takes cost $10.00 per test) • Stick Technicians Certificate (upon successful completion of exam) • Listing as Certified Stringer on www.stickdoctor.net - “Find a Stringer” page • Access to Retail Partners Ø Certification will last for 2 years. Renewal will require 3 hours of continued education hours and proof of 100 hours of stringing. Continued education credits will be available via webcast, e-learning, quizzes, and conference calls hosted by the National Lacrosse Stick Technician Institute. Other subject experts can apply for their teachings to qualify for continuing education credits by emailing [email protected] Exams The Certified Stick Stringer (CSS) exam will consist of a 40 question multiple choice exam. The exam will be given on the computer in an open-book fashion. The completion time will be limited to 30 minutes to assure that the candidate has studied and knows his/her material. The candidate must achieve a 90% and will immediately get the results after submitting. The applicant will then be asked to provide 3 references and be asked to attach a video of them stringing a stick to assure that the applicant can achieve the practical techniques required. The candidate will not receive their Certificate until their references have been contacted by the Institute and their video has been reviewed by the NLSTI Certification Board. Sponsored by The Master Lacrosse Technician (MLT) exam will be issued in the exact same way as the CSS exam. Again, a 90% must be achieved. However, this exam will consist of all aspects encompassing a Master Lacrosse Technician. The video request may be to string mesh or traditional, dyeing, pinching, or taping are other possibilities. References will be asked to comment on all of the technical skills required for the certification. References Each candidate should be prepared to list three references. The first reference should be a character reference that can speak to the candidates’ sense of responsibility, ethical character, and timeliness. The next two should be individuals or companies for whom the candidate has done stringing or other technical work. The following information is required: • • • • • Name of Reference Email Phone Affiliation or Relation to the Candidate Age Sponsored by Code of Ethics Lacrosse is a game of great history and tradition. We follow US Lacrosse's motto "Honor the Game." It is imperative that certified stick technicians hold themselves in the highest ethical standards. Players trust that their stick is being worked on by service partners that know both the written and implied rules of the game. Creating pockets or adjustments to sticks that allow for quick adjustments to cheat the game is strictly prohibited. Responsibility Certified Stick Technicians should meet obligations in a timely and professional manner while giving status updates via email, phone, or text message. Stolen Equipment Certified Stick Technicians should not partake in making changes to stolen sticks. Please notify [email protected] if you suspect that any equipment you are asked to work on is stolen. Patents Patents serve as an important discussion piece to ensure no violations occur. As a Certified Stick Technician, you must not fulfill any requests for patented pockets. The more popular examples of this are the Rock-it-Pocket (http://www.rockitpocket.com/) and another pocket that was invented by Paul Gait (http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7507171.html). However, we do strongly encourage you to explore the possibility of a patent for yourself. If you feel strongly that you have a pocket that is extremely different and new-age, you may want to check out the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website for more information (http://www.uspto.gov/web/patents/howtopat.htm). History of Lacrosse and Lacrosse Sticks Sponsored by For More Info on the History of the Lacrosse check out……. http://www.simplylacrosse.com/lacrosse-stick.html http://www.lacrossecentral.com/lacrosse-equipment-history/index.html http://www.youtube.com/v/K7kiStfZyLM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param http://www.youtube.com/v/K7kiStfZyLM&hl=en_US&fs=1 Head and Shaft Manufacturers STX- STX Lacrosse is one of the leading names in the industry, and the Baltimore based company makes a variety of men's and women's lacrosse sticks. Maker of several good beginners sticks, such as the STX Spitfire and STX T-92, these sticks use wider heads, making it easier to catch and control passes but decreasing accuracy when shooting. The solid sidewalls of the head may feel clumsier or awkward, however, and the rigid brittle plastic can break fairly easily. More expensive STX sticks include the Impact and Arc. The Proton and Excalibur heads, two of the most popular in the nation, are other great models produced by STX. Warrior-Warrior Lacrosse is a manufacturer of lacrosse equipment and apparel based in Warren, Michigan. It was founded in 1992 by Dave Morrow.[1] Warrior Lacrosse was acquired by New Balance on February 1, 2004. Their largest competitors include STX and Brine (also a subsidiary of New Balance). It sponsors several college lacrosse teams as well as Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and the Canadian Men's National Team. Warrior Lacrosse also sponsors many players individually such as Mark Millon and Greg Cattrano. It was the title sponsor of the 2006 Warrior World Lacrosse Championship in London, Ontario and the 2007 Warrior World Indoor Lacrosse Championship in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is also the presenting sponsor of ESPN's annual coverage of the NCAA men's lacrosse championships. Warrior first broke into the lacrosse industry with the introduction of the titanium shaft. Warrior's most popular shafts are still the Titan(ium) Classic and the Titan(ium) Pro Brine-In the 1950's the focus of the Brine business was in lacrosse. At that time, all lacrosse sticks were wooden and the only producer was Chisholm Lacrosse located on the St. Regis Reservation, Cornwall Island, Canada. With the encouragement and assistance from A. MacDonald Murphy of Governor Dummer Academy, Ferris Thomsen, coach of Penn and Princeton and Mort LaPointe of Bowdoin College, the Sponsored by Brine family began to explore the possibilities of manufacturing lacrosse sticks. In attempts to come up with a lacrosse stick that was more durable and easier to produce, the Brines experimented with laminated wood, plastic, fiberglass and aluminum but did not find a material that would meet their standards for performance. The Brines continued to experiment and in the 1970's identified Surlyn, a DuPont plastic, as having the properties necessary to stand up to the rigors of lacrosse and manufactured Brine's first plastic stick. Shortly thereafter, Brine developed a molding technique that created the basic draft shape that is standard in all present-day sticks. Since then Brine has continued to lead the market with innovations such as the Offset head and the insertion of gel into protective equipment. Maverik- Maverik Lacrosse is a manufacturer of lacrosse equipment and apparell, based in Mineola, New York. The company was founded by two professional lacrosse players, Jay Jalbert and John Gagliardi in 2005. Maverik was founded to produce equipment for the player, by the player. Maverik makes lacrosse gloves, elbow pads, shoulder pads, and shafts. DeBeer/Gait- A head and shaft manufacturer that has shafts and head designed by Lacrosse legend Paul Gait. Today deBeer is proud to be affiliated with teams such as the 2006 Men's Lacrosse National Champions, the University of Virginia, 2006 Women's National Lacrosse Runner-Up, Dartmouth and the U.S. National Women's Lacrosse Team. Although the torch has been passed to a new generation, 117 years later, deBeer's mission is still to design quality, innovative equipment that enhances the player's natural performance and ability. Reebok-Reebok has been a successful sports supplier for a number of years. We see their gear and equipment on athletes in the NBA, NHL, NFL and MLB. Reebok also is a successful head and shaft supplier of lacrosse equipment for the National Lacrosse League. Adidas-Adidas, like Reebok, has been a successful sports supplier for a long time. We mostly see their equipment and apparel in the MLS but also on some players in the NBA and in numerous NCAA sports. Adidas also has begun to manufacture Lacrosse heads and shafts. Nike-Nike, teamed with STX, is the most recognizable sports supplier in the world. Nike represents a plethora of sports and teams at all levels. Recently, Nike has added to their Lacrosse apparel with debuting new heads and shafts. Harrow- Harrow is a Denver-based manufacturer of sports equipment and apparel. Along with designing men’s and women’s lacrosse equipment, they also are a large manufacturer of hockey, field hockey and squash equipment. Harrow is most well-known for their I-beam shaft Sponsored by which features a unique tapered stress-flex point precisely placed within the shaft so as to provide maximum torque power for shot or pass. Also, it has a rubberized grip for optimal feel and control. Mohawk- Mohawk International Lacrosse is the last remaining manufacturer of Lacrosse Sticks on the Akwesasne Reservation. The sport of lacrosse has been played by the Mohawk people for several hundred years, even before the 1500's. Over the centuries, the art of Manufacturing a lacrosse stick has been passed down from one generation of Mohawk craftspeople to another. Since 1928, lacrosse sticks have been commercially manufactured in Akwesasne. At one point, Akwesasne manufactured 97 percent of the World's output of lacrosse sticks. With the introduction of plastic sticks the demand for wooden lacrosse sticks from Akwesasne, dwindled. Today, the situation is much different. Lacrosse has taken off as a worldwide sport and lacrosse stick manufacturing is a vibrant growing industry. Even the wooden lacrosse stick, which Akwesasne is known for, is once again in demand. Sponsored by Stick Dyeing Tools needed: 1. RIT dye in either powder or liquid form. This can be found anywhere from hardware to grocery stores. RIT is the most popular dye used because of the consistent color and resistance to fading. 2. Next you’re going to need a container or pot that is suitable to handle very hot water and also deep enough to fully submerge the stick. Make sure the container or pot you use is not being used for anything else because it will most likely contain the dye coloring afterwards. 3. Duct Tape, Medical Tape or Electrical Tape 4. Scissors to cut the tape 5. Glue Gun to add designs prior to dyeing 6. Oven Mitts or Gloves to handle stick in and out of hot water Steps for Dyeing: 1. Before you start dyeing, make sure all the tools above are readily available. Also, make sure you have some idea of the design and color scheme so you avoid making any unwanted mistakes. 2. Prepare your stick. Using your choice of tape, glue or anything else that will withstand the water temperature to make designs, numbers or letters that will remain white throughout the dyeing process. Also, be sure to remove your pocket unless you want that to be dyed as well. 3. Bring your heat resistant container or pot to the sink and fill with the required amount of water to completely submerge your stick. Place over heat to bring the water to a boil. 4. Once the water is brought to a boil, remove from heat. Allow the water to cool for a minute and then add your choice of dye. 5. Depending on the water temperature, it should be around 5 minutes for the stick to become your preferred color. It’s important to note that for multi-color dyeing you use the lighter color first followed by the darker color. 6. Once you are satisfied with the color, you are ready to remove the stick from the dye. Make sure you move the container or pot as close to the sink as possible to avoid any dripping of the dye onto carpet or flooring. Once you have made it to the sink, remove Sponsored by the stick with water proof gloves and run under very cold water. This will run any excess dye off and stop the dye from fading. Remove any tape or glue if done dyeing. 7. If you wish to dye another color onto your stick, keep the tape or glue on and repeat the steps above using the new dye. Great site for choosing colors for stick dyeing… http://www.ritdye.com/ColoRit_Color_Formula_Guide.96.lasso Advanced Dyeing Techniques • Here are some quick, easy instructions on how to dye multi-colored designs on to your head. 1. First thing you want to do is make stencils or have the stickers present and place them on your head. Make sure these will withstand the water temperature. 2. If you are using the multi-colored technique, make sure you dye the lightest color first. 3. Boil your light color (e.g. Yellow), and place your head in once the mix is ready. Notice that the first stencils you put in will keep those designs white on the stick. 4. Next, boil your next, darker color (e.g. Dark Blue). Keep the stickers/stencils on that you want to remain white and remove those you want to become your next color. Also, you can add more stencils or stickers to the already dyed area, which will make it that color (e.g. Yellow). 5. Lastly, if you want to dye an even darker color (e.g. Black), do this last and it will outline all of the stencils and give it a nice, solid look. Sponsored by Recommendations Recommendation on Number of Sticks and Stick Storage It is recommended that players maintain at least two sticks at a time. This allows for a player to switch out sticks if bad weather, repairs or other issues arise. Furthermore, a Stick Technician should recommend that players practice with both sticks. This gets the player comfortable with both sticks in the event that a sudden change is needed in a game and also reduces the wear and tear on the players preferred stick. After reading the stick specifications below, if you find that your head is too pinched towards the throat of the stick, several objects (baseball with tape around it, field hockey ball, block of wood) can be used to stretch out the plastic. It is a certified stringers responsibility to help the coaching staff make sure that all sticks are legal going into the game. For this reason, it is recommended that each program have at least one CSS or CST per class. Sponsored by 2010 NCAA, NFHS, and NLL Stick Specifications Measurement from Throat (Inches) 1.25 3.0 5.0 Widest Point Minimum distance between narrowest point of head 3.0 (all measurements) 3.0 (all measurements) 3.5 to 4 on the front; 3.5 on the back 6 to 6.5 on the front; 6 on the back Ø From the 1.25-inch measurement to the top of the crosse, the distance between the sidewalls of the crosse must be at least 3 inches. Lacrosse Head Specification Guide- NCAA & NFHS Sponsored by 2010 Head Regulations and Penalties Ø For a legal pocket, the top of the ball must be at least a little above the bottom edge of the sidewall. In other words, the pocket is illegal if the top surface of the ball, when placed in the pocket, is below the bottom edge of the sidewall. If you can see daylight between the bottom of the sidewall and top of the ball, your stick is illegal. In addition, it is no longer required for players to have a ballstop on their head. Legal Heads-All Levels NCAA-ONLY LEGAL HEADS-Warrior Evo Pro X6, Warrior Revo Pro X6, Brine Voyce X6, Brine Cyber Pro X6, STX Professor, STX Super Power. NFHS/NCAA LEGAL HEADS-Warrior Evo Ti X, Warrior Spyne, Warrior Noz, Warrior Razor X, Warrior Evo X, Warrior Revo X, Warrior Mojo X, Warrior Joker X, Brine Gospel, Brine Clutch X, Brine Edge, Brine Alias, Brine Asset X, Brine Franchise X, Brine Recruit, STX Super Power. Another link showing Legal Heads for NCAA and NFHShttp://stickdoctor.net/2010%20NCAA%20Head%20Chart.pdf Sponsored by NCAA and NFHS HEAD AND SHAFT RULES Head and Shaft NFHS NCAA Head specifications Listed Above Listed Above Pocket specifications Listed Above- If pocket is too deep, Illegal; 1 min penalty and head may be adjusted. Anything else found illegal with the Head/Pocket; 3 min and stick is taken for the entire game. Listed Above- If pocket is too deep, Illegal; 1 min penalty and head may be adjusted. Anything else found illegal with the Head/Pocket; 3 min and stick is taken for the entire game. Shaft specifications Mid/Att- 40 to 42 inches Defense- 52 to 72 inches Goalie- 40 to 72 inches Mid/Att- 40 to 42 inches Defense- 52 to 72 inches Goalie- 40 to 72 inches Metal cap on shaft butt end Cap must be wood or plastic or be taped to prevent injury; unclear if metal cap can be taped Not Allowed Ball stop Not required but may be used Not required but may be used if no larger than 2" x 1.5" x 0.25" Multi-colored mesh N/A Illegal; 3:00 min penalty Length of hanging strings Limited to 6" Limited to 2" Ø Men Goalie Head dimensions are 10-12 inches at the widest point for NCAA and NFHS. Ø For youth, high school and collegiate women’s stick specifications, please visit http://www.uslacrosse.org/the_sport/womens_rules.phtml to download a copy of the up to date rules. NLL Stick Regulations STICK LENGTH - The lacrosse stick shall be an overall fixed length of forty (40”) to forty-six inches (46”) except the goalkeepers lacrosse stick. STICK WIDTH - The head of the lacrosse stick shall measure between four and one-half inches (4 1/2”) and seven inches (7”) at its widest point, inside measurement except for the goalkeepers lacrosse stick. BALL STOP - A maximum of one guard stop at the throat of the stick must be a minimum of 10 inches (10”) from the head to the nearest edge (closest to the handle) of the stop. POCKET DEPTH - The depth of the pocket shall not exceed five inches (5”) measured from the outside edge of the head. Nothing may be added to or attached to the outside of the stick except as noted in Rule 32 immediately below. Sponsored by GOALIE STICK DIMENSIONS – The maximum width shall be no more than thirteen (13”) inches measured to the outside edges. The maximum length measured to the top of the head to the bottom of the throat shall be no more than sixteen and a half inches (16” 1/2) inches. The entire length of the entire stick shall be between forty (40 “) inches to seventy-two (72”) inches. LACROSSE STICK CONSTRUCTION STICK MATERIAL - The lacrosse stick shall be made of a hollow synthetic or metal type material, with the head attached directly to the handle. The stick handle (shaft) may not be filled with any substance. Only a lacrosse stick approved by the NLL can be used. All other lacrosse sticks are ILLEGAL. BUTT END MATERIAL - All stick handles (shafts) must have a plastic or rubber plug on the end or adequately taped to prevent injury. STICK COLOR - The lacrosse stick shall be white or uniformly conform to the specific team colors or meet sponsorship requirements as specified by the NLL. POCKET COLOR - The color(s) of the pocket shall remain consistent with the color(s) issued by the manufacturer or sponsor of the stick and approved by the NLL. Pockets shall not be painted in an attempt to disguise the ball from the opposing team. ILLEGAL POCKET AND HEAD - Lacrosse sticks shall not be permitted in play when the construction or stringing at the throat is designed to withhold the ball from play. The ball shall travel between the sidewall for the entire length of the head section. When the stick is turned parallel to the floor the ball must exit the stick.