OMLA
200 North Service Road West, Unit 1, Suite 545, Oakville, ON L6M 2Y1
EQUIPMENT
ANGEL SITE for GENTLY USED LACROSSE EQUIPMENT
The OMLA is collecting gently used equipment for those children who would like to try the game but are unable to purchase equipment. If you have extra equipment laying around please donate it to the OMLA Angel Site. All used equipment (sticks, helmets, kidney pads, shoes, gloves, etc...for players and goalies) can be dropped off at Mt. Royal Landromat located at 180 Rebecca Street in Oakville, where it will be sorted and stored.
Thank you for your help and generous donations!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Sarah Marshall.
Michael Hackl
Equipment Director
Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
HELMET RECALL INFORMATION
BOX PLAYER EQUIPMENT
HELMET: All helmets must be CSA approved for ice hockey or NOCSAE approved. The helmet must have a chin strap which must be properly secured on both sides and cannot be altered from the manufactured form.
FACEMASK: Cannot allow the head of the stick or ball to make contact with the face. The mask must be CSA approved for ice hockey or NOCSAE approved and must be approved for helmet model that is mounted on.
MOUTH GUARD: Mandatory.
SHOULDER PADS: One piece pad made of flexible, high density impact foam pad with poly-plastic shoulder caps. When properly fitted, offers protection for upper body and shoulders.
ARM & ELBOW GUARDS: Light weight hard plastic or high density impact foam that offers protection for the whole arm, while allowing full range of motion of the arm at the elbow.
LACROSSE GLOVES: High density impact foam and leather or nylon offer protection and flexibility. New contour cuff systems allow full range of motion at the wrist for maximum protection and mobility. Gloves cannot be altered from the original manufacturer’s design (i.e. palms cannot be cut out).
LACROSSE STICK: Plastic head with aluminum, carbon graphite or titanium enhanced alloy shafts of various shapes and textures. The stick cannot be strung to with-hold the ball from play. Only one stop allowed.
LACROSSE STICK WIDTH: Standard stick width specifications are 4.5” to 8” inside measurement at the widest point.
• Pee Wee and under (12 years and under) — 34” to 46”
• Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) — 40” to 46”
RIB & BACK PADS: A one piece light weight plastic and high density impact foam pad which offers protection for the rib and back area.
LACROSSE SHOES: Suitable indoor shoes. Durable synthetic leather upper that won't wear out. Responsive flat rubber outsole that is built for play on flat surfaces such as astro turf, concrete & other hard surfaces. This outsole was created specifically for the Box Game.
ATHLETIC SUPPORT & CUP
GOALIE EQUIPMENT
HELMET: All helmets must be CSA approved for ice hockey or NOCSAE approved. The helmet must have a chin strap which must be properly secured on both sides and cannot be altered from the manufactured form.
FACEMASK: Cannot allow the head of the stick or ball to make contact with the face. The mask must be CSA approved for ice hockey or NOCSAE approved and must be approved for helmet model that is mounted on.
GOALTENDER THROAT GUARD: Mandatory. High-grade plastic construction, attaches to goalie face shield, protects throat and neck.
ARM & CHEST PROTECTOR: A mandatory one piece upper body protector constructed from high density/low density closed cell foam and high-density polyethylene plastic provides superior protection. Fully moulded plastics with offset ridging used in key areas for maximum safety. Articulating belly and arms designed to keep protective padding in place and maximize flexibility. Full back and kidney padding offer the goalie greater protection.
GOALTENDER GLOVES: High density impact foam and leather or nylon offer protection and flexibility. New contour cuff systems allow full range of motion at the wrist for maximum protection and mobility.
GOALTENDER PANTS: Exclusively for lacrosse goalies. Extensive frontal protection combined with inner thigh inserts provide safety in crucial key areas. Moulded components maximize safety using lightweight, breathable materials. Anatomically designed for protection and mobility.
GOALTENDER LEG GUARDS: Moulded from high-density polyethylene (HDPE 5100) providing superior protection. Inner cradle stabilizes leg pad, side extensions offer complete calf coverage. Full ankle drop with moulded inserts provide maximum foot protection, multi strapping anchors pad in place.
LACROSSE STICK: Standard goalkeeper stick width specifications are up to 15” inside measurement at the widest point and no restriction on overall length.
LACROSSE SHOES: Suitable indoor shoes.
