CLA Technical Bulletin 14-08: Cascade Re-certification Process

Technical Bulletin 14-08 (Click for PDF)

NOCSAE Confirms Approval of Cascade Helmet Re-Certification Process

The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) has confirmed that, after voiding the certification of the Cascade R model helmet on November 24, 2014, Cascade has developed a solution and re-certification process for the helmet that has been approved by NOCSAE. The modified Cascade R helmet models will now be designated as the Cascade R-M.
According to the official release from Cascade, “The solution will involve a simple modification to Cascade R helmets currently in the marketplace… Cascade will make the modification to existing helmets at its Liverpool, N.Y. facility beginning December 16, 2014. The modification will be free of charge for consumers and retailers, including shipping.”

Further, NOCSAE has confirmed that, “The Cascade R helmet will remain decertified unless and until it has been returned to Cascade and properly modified. NOCSAE has required that the modified Cascade R-M have a specialized tamperproof label with the manufacturers certification statement and NOCSAE lacrosse logo, as well as a unique serial number that will be indexed to the serial number of the modified helmet so that all modified model R-M's can be tracked.”

For more information and to view the official release, please visit the NOCSAE website.

For information about the Cascade Model R helmet issue, please visit the Cascade website.
For instructions on how to return your Cascade R helmet for certified modification, please click here.

Any Cascade R helmet that has not received the appropriate modifications will remain decertified by NOCSAE and therefore not be permitted per CLA policy 12.4.2.1.

Additional information and technical bulletins related to equipment may be found on the equipment page of the CLA website.

The CLA’s greatest priority is the safety of all members and participants.

Please do not hesitate to contact CLA Program Coordinator, Ashley Raaymakers (ashley@lacrosse.ca or 613-260-2028 ext. 301) should you have any additional questions or concerns.