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2023 GIRLS RIYLL LACROSSE RULES CHART Final 4/7/23

Category	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8
Field Lines	Goal circle with 6’ or 8.5’ radius / No restraining line	8.5’ goal circle + 8M arc / No restraining line	NFHS field lines	NFHS field lines
Field Size	Cross-field 60-70yds x 35-45yds	Cross-field 60-70yds x 35-45yds	Full field	Full field
Goals	3’x3’, 4’x4’ or 6' x 6'	6’x6’	6’x6’	6’x6’
Balls	Soft ball regulation size or larger / Standard lacrosse not allowed	NOCSAE lacrosse balls	NOCSAE lacrosse balls	NOCSAE lacrosse balls
Sticks	Small size stick / No pocket requirements	Regulation stick / Modified pocket allowed	Regulation stick	Regulation stick
Players	7v7 / No goalkeeper	8v8 with 7 field players + goalkeeper	12v12 11 field players + goalkeeper	12v12: 11 field players + goalkeeper
Coaches	Coach may be on field	Maximum of 3 adults (coaches, timers, scorers, etc) on sideline and must remain in Coaching Area	Maximum of 3 adults (coaches, timers, scorers, etc) on sideline and must remain in Coaching Area	Maximum of 3 adults (coaches, timers, scorers, etc) on sideline and must remain in Coaching Area
Officials	Not required / 1 Official may be used	1 Official	Officials required / 2 recommended	Officials required / 2 recommended
Timekeepers	Official, if used, keeps time / Teams designate timekeeper if no official	Officials keep time or designate timekeeper	Timekeeper at table	Timekeeper at table
Scorekeepers	Score not kept	Scorekeeper at table	Scorekeeper at table	Scorekeeper at table
Length of Game	Four 5-minute quarters/Running clock/4-minute halftime	Two 20-minute halves / Running clock / 5-minute halftime	Two 25-minute halves / Running clock / 5-minute halftime	Two 25-minute halves / Running clock / 5-minute halftime / Teams may choose stop clock during last 2 minutes of each half.
Team Timeouts	1 team timeout per game	1 team timeout per game	2 team timeouts per game	2 team timeouts per game
Overtime	No overtime	No overtime	Two 3-minute overtime periods / Sudden Victory	Two 3-minute overtime periods / Sudden Victory
Start of Game and Half	No draw / Winner of coin toss starts at center / Opposing team starts second half and has first alternate possession	1 player from each team at center for draw/ 2 players from each team are at midfield on a sideline. 2 players from each team are inside both 8-meter arcs.	NFHS start procedures	NFHS start procedures
Start After Goal	Official gives ball to team scored upon at midfield	Team scored upon takes ball at midfield, indirect free position. Whistle start. Same field formation as start of game.	NFHS draw procedures / Mercy rule optional, team that is 6 goals or more behind may elect to take indirect free position at center. No mercy rule in playoff games.	NFHS draw procedures / Mercy rule optional, team that is 6 goals or more behind may elect to take indirect free position at center. No mercy rule in playoff games.
Offsides	Not applicable/No restraining line	Not applicable/No restraining line	NFHS offside procedures	NFHS offside procedures
Substitutions	Whole team substitutions recommended after goal or every 1- 3 minutes during stoppage of play	Substitutions allowed during play/ Recommended during stoppage of play, or after whistle or goal	NFHS substitution procedures	NFHS substitution procedures
Covering Ball	No covering ball at any time	No covering ball at any time	No covering ball when opponent within playing distance	No covering ball when opponent within playing distance
Minimum Pass Rule	No minimum pass rule / Coaches may agree to maximum time player may possess ball	No minimum passing rule / Coaches may agree to maximum time player may possess ball	Not applicable	Not applicable
1 v 1 Defense	Must play 1v1 defense in midfield / Multiple defenders on the ball allowed in an area comparable to the CSA	Must play 1v1 defense in midfield / Multiple defenders on the ball allowed in area comparable to a CSA	Not applicable	Not applicable
3-Seconds Closely Guarded	3-Seconds closely guarded rule applies	3-Seconds closely guarded rule applies	3-Seconds closely guarded rule applies	Not applicable
3-Seconds in 8M Arc	Not applicable	3-Seconds rule in 8M arc applies	3-Seconds rule in 8M arc applies	3-Seconds rule in 8M arc applies
Goal Circle Violations	No player may enter goal circle	No player other than goalkeeper may enter goal circle	No player other than goalkeeper may enter goal circle	No player other than goalkeeper may enter goal circle
Checking	No checking allowed	No checking allowed	Modified Checking	Transitional Checking
Cards	No cards / Teams do not play short	Team substitutes for carded player and does not play short	Team plays short	Teams play short

Home team provides NOCSAE balls on sideline and end lines.
Home team must get score card signed for grades 5/6 and 7/8.
Penalty time is running time kept on the sideline.
Clock stops at timeouts.
Only head coach allowed to speak with official.
No more than 3 adults (coaches, timers, scorers, etc.) in the "coaching area" for 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 level.
Spectators on opposite side of the field from team area. Not on end lines.
Player or coach ejection from game is reported by RIWLOA to RIYLL and player/coach sits next game.
Modified pocket: No more than 50% of the ball can be seen below the sidewall. Regulation pocket: The top of the ball must be visible above top of crosse.