@CinDayLAX@NFHS_Org@USA_Lacrosse Player safety should be the number 1 POE always. I think their rational is that it's easy to rule on for the officials. I personally don't care if the players have it on or not, but if I see it then I ask them to remove it.
@laxcolumbus Within 5 yards of the ball... shoulder in the chest.... I'm good with it. Now different angle and I could see it being called illegal body check.
@LaxLocy This what happens when the state doesn't set a fee structure. Their reasoning is because by doing so it blurs the line of employer to employees for the officials, who are independent contractors.
@pbluvol That's part of the problem with recruiting and retaining officials (in any sport) are these guys who make comments like that. Be part of the solution.