| 2022 BOYS' RULES |
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K - 2nd |
3rd & 4th/10U |
5th & 6th/12U |
7th & 8th/14U |
| Refs |
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None - coaches ref |
2 per game |
2 per game |
2 per game |
| Rules |
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Lightly enforced. Keep play moving |
NFHS |
NFHS |
NFHS |
| Field Size |
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Smaller than Standard |
Standard field |
Standard field |
Standard field |
| Coaches Allowed on Sideline |
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Unlimited |
4 |
3 |
3 |
| Number of Players |
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7 v 7 (Goalies optional - coaches should discuss BEFORE game day) |
10 v 10 (or less if opposing team does not have enough players) |
10 v 10 |
10 v 10 |
| Play with Goalies |
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No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Game Time |
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20 minutes running time halves/ NO overtime |
12 minute running time quarters/ NO overtime |
12 minute running time quarters/ NO overtime |
12 minute running time quarters/ NO overtime |
| Time Outs |
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None |
2 per game - Stop Time for 1 minute then clock starts. |
2 per game - Stop Time for 1 minute then clock starts. |
2 per game - Stop Time for 1 minute then clock starts. |
| Long Poles |
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No |
Yes, but may NOT go above the top of player's helmet. Limit 3 per team on field |
Yes, limit 4 per team on field. Not counting goalie |
Yes, limit 4 per team on field. Not counting goalie |
| Faceoff Stick Specs |
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N/A |
N/A |
Must meet all specs inc. tape. Non-compliance will result in technical penalty & no face off . |
Must meet all specs inc. tape. Non-compliance will result in technical penalty & no face off . |
| Penalty Clock |
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None |
Running Time- start & stop with game clock. |
Running Time- start & stop with game clock. |
Running Time- start & stop with game clock. |
| Face-Offs |
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Beginning of each quarter and then defense clears after each goal |
At 4 goal lead the ball is awarded to trailing team at midfield, unless waived by trailing team. Returns if lead goes below 4 |
At 6 goal lead the ball is awarded to trailing team at midfield, unless waived by trailing team. Returns if lead goes below 6 |
At 6 goal lead the ball is awarded to trailing team at midfield, unless waived by trailing team. Returns if lead goes below 6 |
| Body Checks |
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No body checking but incidental contact, but incidental contact,
boxing-out/legal screening permitted |
No body checking but incidental contact, but incidental contact,
boxing-out/legal screening permitted |
Body checking is allowed, but player must be upright with both hands on stick and may not initiate contact with his lowered head or shoulder |
Body checking is allowed, but player must be upright with both hands on stick and may not initiate contact with his lowered head or shoulder |
| Stick Checks |
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Only stick checks permitted are (1) lift checks (2) poke checks (3) downward stick checks below both players shoulders. No one handed stick checks. |
Only stick checks permitted are (1) lift checks (2) poke checks (3) downward stick checks below both players shoulders. No one handed stick checks. Will be called a slash even if no contact. |
No one handed stick checks. Will be called a slash even if no contact. |
No one handed stick checks. Will be called a slash even if no contact. |
| Take-out checks |
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NEVER allowed |
NEVER allowed |
NEVER allowed |
NEVER allowed |
| Offsides |
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N/A |
3 players required on both halves (not including goalie). True even during penalties |
3 players required on both halves (not including goalie). True even during penalties |
3 players required on both halves (not including goalie). True even during penalties |
| Fouling Out |
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N/A |
3x or 5 minute |
3x or 5 minute |
3x or 5 minute |
| Counts |
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N/A |
4 seconds on the Goalie |
20 seconds out of the defensive half and 10 seconds to get a touch in the box. NOTE: If both coaches agree not to do the counts, notify officials before. |
20 seconds out of the defensive half and 10 seconds to get a touch in the box. |
| OVER and Back |
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N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mouthpiece |
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Mandatory |
Mandatory |
Mandatory |
Mandatory |
| Face Paint |
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N/A |
No Face Paint only one single strip under the eye allowed. |
No Face Paint only one single strip under the eye allowed. |
No Face Paint only one single strip under the eye allowed. |
| Half Time |
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5 minutes |
5 minutes |
5 minutes |
5 minutes |
| Ejection by referee (excl. fouling out due to penalties) |
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N/A |
Reported to RIYLL by coaches AND refs. Player/coach sits next game |
Reported to RIYLL by coaches AND refs. Player/coach sits next game |
Reported to RIYLL by coaches AND refs. Player/coach sits next game |
| Spectator Behavior |
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N/A |
Officials will tell coach to speak to parent. Any further issues after that, offical will eject parent and bench conduct penalty, |
Officials will tell coach to speak to parent. Any further issues after that, offical will eject parent and bench conduct penalty, |
Officials will tell coach to speak to parent. Any further issues after that, offical will eject parent and bench conduct penalty, |
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| Administrative: |
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Home team must supply balls on sidelines and endlines
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Home team must get score card signed grades 5 & up. |
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Head Coach only one to talk to official
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Spectators on one side line ONLY at least 6 yards from the sideline.
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