Hudson Valley Boys' Youth Lacrosse Rules for 2009
2009 NFHS & US Lacrosse Youth Rules apply with the following modifications:
Official Fees:
3/4 Grade $40 for one official each team pays $20.
5/6 & 7/8 $40 per official if 2 are on game.
If only one official on game he gets $60,each team pays $30.
General:
Fields can be of non-regulation size. Corners and Substitution box should
be marked with cones. Where possible, parents are required to remain on the
opposite side of the field from the player's bench side
Teams shall field 10 players, but a game may be played with as few as 7
players if both coaches agree
Team jerseys are required to have 6" numbers on the front and 8" numbers on
the back
Equipment: Players must be equipped with a helmet, gloves, shoulder pads,
and arm pads; specifically manufactured for the play of field lacrosse.
Mouthpiece is required at all times. Rib pads and cleats are not required,
however, they are recommended. Cleats can not be longer than one-half inch
in length. In the 3/4 grade division, stick lengths must be 37 to 42
inches for all players, no long poles.
Playing Rules:
1. Stick Checking: Stick checks must be made with both hands on the
crosse. A one arm swing with a crosse, whether or not contact is made,
shall be considered a personal foul "slashing." This includes the
over-the-head "Indian check." No Brushes: Any contact between the crosse
and the helmet, except in the act of passing, shooting, or scooping shall be
considered a personal foul- "slashing."
2. Personal Fouls: In the 3/4 grade division, a fast break will be awarded
instead of playing Man-Up/Man-Down. A fast break is defined as all
midfielders on the midfield line with the midfielder who was offended
awarded the ball 5 yards ahead of the the other midfielders. The player who
committed the personal foul must be substituted. In all other divisions,
the offending player must sit the penalty unless he/she is the goalie, for
which the "In-Home" can sit the penalty unless the Official deems it
necessary for him to sit.
3. Offensive players may not contact the ball while the ball is loose in
the crease.
4. Bodychecking is not permitted in the 3/4 grade division. In all other
divisions, there will be no take-out checks which are defined as the intent
to forcibly knock down an opposing player. Bodychecking can only be done by
a player in an upright position, no lowering of the head, and only against a
player in possession of the ball. This ruling does not prevent a player
from "screening off" or "boxing out" an opponent during a loose ball
situation. In no situation should there be helmet to helmet contact
5. There are no 10 second counts in 3/4 or 5/6 grade. 7/8 grade will have
20 seconds to advance the ball over midfield line and additional 10 seconds
to get it into their offensive restraining box and the 2 minute stalling
rule will apply. Check with the coaches to ensure they are ready to play
with this rule.
6. Game times: 3/4 grade will play two 25 minute running time halves with
a 8 minute halftime. The 5/6 & 7/8 grades will play 8 minute stop time
quarters with a 8 minutes half. Each team will have two 1 minute timeouts
per half.
7. Overtime Periods: 3/4 grade divisions will not play overtime. 5/6 &
7/8 divisions will play a 8 minute sudden victory overtime period for which
they will be awarded one timeout. If a tie remain, coaches and officials
will determine whether to play additional overtime periods.
8. No Slaughter rule will apply - once a team is losing by five goals, they
will be awarded the ball in lieu of a face-off. The ball will be awarded in
the alley of their offensive end between the sideline and restraining line
at goal line extended which is 15 yards from the end line.
9. There will be no stick checks, unless an Official deems it necessary.
