GIRL'S INDOOR LACROSSE RULES (High School Level) 2008-2009
Use U.S. Women’s Lacrosse Rules with the following modifications:
1. 8 v 8 (7 field players plus goalkeeper.)
Team playing without a goalie may not have an additional field player.
2. Five players on offense - 2 players must stay back plus goalie.
3. Substitution after goals and on the fly.
Players must have both feet off of the field before sub can run on!
4. Players are responsible for legal sticks. No stick checks.
5. 25 minute halves with a 5 minute halftime. Running clock.
6. Player receiving a Yellow card leaves the field for 3 minutes.
New 2008-2009 ruling - No substitution granted for the first or subsequently
awarded yellow or red cards. The team receiving the
yellow or red card plays short for the entire 3 minutes.
7. Player receiving a Red card for flagrant misconduct is ejected from game and
will not be permitted to play in the next game.
8. Play begins with a draw at the start of each half.
After every goal play restarts with a goalie clear (umpire's whistle starts play).
9. Officials must call Out of Bounds early enough that players do not run into
the curtains. Players must agree not to play to the curtains and to concede
the ball to the player that is closest.
10. Critical Scoring Area (CSA) = Half field line.
11. Restraining Line = Half field line.
12. Mouthguards required for all players while on the field.
13. Players will not be permitted to wear jewelry on the field.
GIRL'S INDOOR LACROSSE RULES (Middle School Level)
Same rules as above, plus:
1. 7 v 7 (6 field players plus goalkeeper.) Variable if team coaches agree.
Team playing without a goalie may not have an additional field player.
Four players on offense - 2 players must stay back plus goalie.
2. Modified checking must be enforced in all middle school league games.
Checking permitted only below shoulder level.
3. The ball carrier must not hold the ball in a checkable position for more than 3
seconds.
4. Officials will count 3 seconds out loud. Change of possession if violated.