Warrior Sports, Inc. said it disagreed and was "disappointed" with the decision by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) to void the NOCSAE certification for the Warrior Regulator lacrosse helmet.
Warrior Sports' full statement is below:
"Warrior Sports has received notification from the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) that the Warrior Regulator lacrosse helmet no longer complies with the applicable NOCSAE standards. We disagree with and are disappointed in NOCSAE’s decision. Warrior has always been committed to the highest safety standards for our products. Warrior’s Regulator helmet has passed numerous safety tests performed by ICS, an independent, certified and fully-accredited lab. ICS continues to stand behind those results and has repeatedly confirmed that the Regulator helmet meets all applicable NOCSAE standards, which applies to all Regulator helmets currently in the marketplace. Warrior is working with NOCSAE to clarify the concerns and find resolution quickly on behalf of our brand’s loyal customers and consumers.”
Warrior Sports is a division of New Balance Athletic Shoe.
As reported, the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment on Monday said it voided the manufacturers' NOCSAE certification for the Warrior Regulator and the Cascade Model R lacrosse helmets. The change followed an independent investigation and evaluation conducted by NOCSAE.
The rules of play for lacrosse as provided by US Lacrosse, National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Federation of State High School Associations and other organizations mandate that lacrosse helmets meet the NOCSAE standard. NOCSAE has advised the sports organizations. Warrior and Cascade are also expected to develop a procedure to assist players and teams who use these models.
