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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

  1. Home team provides NOCSAE balls on sideline and end lines.
  2. Home team must get score card signed for grades 5/6 and 7/8.
  3. Penalty time is running time kept on the sideline.
  4. Clock stops at timeouts.
  5. Only head coach allowed to speak with official.
  6. No more than 3 adults (coaches, timers, scorers, etc.) in the "coaching area" for 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 level.
  7. Spectators on opposite side of the field from team area. Not on end lines.
  8. Player or coach ejection from game is reported by RIWLOA to RIYLL and player/coach sits next game.
  9. 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.