|
2010 CYLA Youth Boys Rules
All games will be officiated according to the National Federation of State High School Associations 2009 Rules and the US Lacrosse youth Lacrosse Rules for Boys as amended and could include additional exceptions. The additional CYLA Rules by grade division are as follows:
Boys 2nd and 3rd Grades
· Games are four quarters: each quarter consists of a 12 minute running clock.
· Players are substituted every 3-4 minutes during the games in order to foster equal playing time for all players; substitutions should be made during loose ball or out-of-bounds situations, i.e., not during possessions.
· Goalies change at half-time, if desired.
· No body checks of any kind are allowed
· Incidental contact only during man/ball situations.
· Personal foul penalties are enforced by substitution of the player
· Technical fouls require the offending player to start 5 yards behind the opponent who is awarded the ball.
· Stick length minimums and maximums:
1. All sticks 37-42”
2. Goalie cross is 37-72”
· One attempted pass is required in the offensive end before shooting
1. Note – A completed clearing pass into the offensive zone form the defensive zone satisfies this rule.
· One coach from each team is allowed on the field; the coach must not impede play, and must stay out of the box and may move from end line to end line.
· A modified competition rule (MCR) will be in effect when any team gains a five goal lead. After the score that makes a five or more point difference, the losing team will be given possession of the ball at the mid-field line in lieu of a face-off, if desired by the coach or team administrator. Note: This MCR rule does not eliminated quarter face-offs which will occur regardless of point differential.
· Offensive players must keep ball in the “box” during the last two minutes of play.
· Team time-out, injury time-out, and penalty whistles will stop game clock including penalty time clock. Officials should review with Time Keeper before game.
· Scores for games will be kept.
Boys 4th grade
· Games are four quarters: each quarter consists of a 12 minute running clock.
· Recommended changing goalies at half-time.
· Body checks allowed within 1 step of the player with the ball.
· No take out checks allowed – applies to any player offensive or defensive with or without the ball.
· Penalties are enforced with man down.
· Stick length minimums and maximums:
1. All sticks 40-42”
2. Goalie cross is 40-72”
· Substitutions are “on the fly” – No horns will be used at any time.
1. Shots out on the end line are considered a live ball
· A modified competition rule (MCR) will be in effect when any team gains a five goal lead. After the score that makes a five or more point difference, the losing team will be given possession of the ball at the mid-field line in lieu of a face-off, if desired by the coach or team administrator. Note: This MCR rule does not eliminated quarter face-offs which will occur regardless of point differential.
· Offensive players must keep ball in the “box” during the last two minutes of play.
· Team time-out, injury time-out, and penalty whistles will stop game clock including penalty time clock. Officials should review with Time Keeper before game.
· Scores for games will be kept.
Boys 5th grade
· Games are four quarters: each quarter consists of a 12 minute running clock.
· Goalies substituted as needed.
· Body Checks allowed within 5 steps of the player with the ball.
· No take out checks allowed – applies to any player offensive or defensive with or without the ball.
· Penalties are enforced with man down.
· Stick length minimums and maximums:
1. Short sticks 40-42”
2. Long sticks 52-60”
3. Goalie cross is 40-72”
· Substitutions are “on the fly” – No horns will be used at any time.
1. Shots out on the end line are considered a live ball
· A modified competition rule (MCR) will be in effect when any team gains a five goal lead. After the score that makes a five or more point difference, the losing team will be given possession of the ball at the mid-field line in lieu of a face-off, if desired by the coach or team administrator. Note: This MCR rule does not eliminated quarter face-offs which will occur regardless of point differential.
· Offensive players must keep ball in the “box” during the last two minutes of play.
· Team time-out, injury time-out, and penalty whistles will stop game clock including penalty time clock. Officials should review with Time Keeper before game.
· Scores for games will be kept.
Boys 6th-8th grades
· Games are four quarters: each quarter consists of a 12 minute running clock.
· Goalies substituted as needed.
· Full Body Checks allowed within 5 yards of the man/ball.
· No take out checks allowed – applies to any player offensive or defensive with or without the ball.
· Penalties are enforced with man down.
· Stick length minimums and maximums:
3. Short sticks 40-42”
4. Long sticks 52-72”
3. Goalie cross is 40-72”
· Substitutions are “on the fly” – No horns will be used at any time.
2. Shots out on the end line are considered a live ball
· Offensive players must keep ball in the “box” during the last two minutes of play.
· Team time-out, injury time-out, and penalty whistles will stop game clock including penalty time clock. Officials should review with Time Keeper before game.
· Scores for games will be kept.
General CYLA League Rules:
· Game and field conduct is the responsibility of both head coaches.
· Keep all parents on the opposite side of the player’s area.
· Official rosters should be available for both the home and visiting team for official review.
· Code of Conduct shall be adhered to and enforced fully by the RMLOA.
· Sportsmanship is paramount during all CYLA play.
· ALL unsportsmanlike occurrences need to be reported by the referees in their game report to the Rules and Regulation Committee within 48 hours of occurring with a cc to the administrator of the offending team and/or player.
· Referees should be two grade levels above the grade level of the game they are officiating.
· Referees will use an ID system to identify junior and senior referee status.
· ALL ROSTERS will be turned in to the CYLA
|
