MU Summer Lacrosse Game Rules

MU Summer Lacrosse follows NFHS/USA Lacrosse/Modified NCAA rules with specific modifications for safety, gameplay, and tournament flow.

 

 

Game Time

• Game length: My vary by tournament and weather; maybe two halves or four quarters. Officials will keep time on the field. Normal time will be two twenty-two-minute running time. (subject to change by Tournament Directors based on weather)
• Halftime: 2 minutes

Timeouts

• Two (2) per game, per a team.
• 30 seconds each; referees can call delay of game if over 30 seconds.
• May be used at any time during the game.
• Timeouts will be 30 seconds in length.
• Penalty time will stop dure a timeout
• The timeout will stop the clock only in the last two minutes of each half (if time is called at 2:10 the clock will stop at 2:00!)
• There will be no timeouts allotted in the overtime period.

Overtime

• Pool play: No overtime
• Playoff tie: All OT games during the playoffs must continue with 4 min "sudden victory" until a winner is decided.

Penalties

• Running time: Starts on the whistle; Penalties will be time and ½.
• Clock stops: During injuries, timeouts, between quarters/halves, and while another penalty is in effect

• Score table will keep penalty time.

Player ejection 

• Any player that is involved in a fight will be ejected from the tournament

Fouling out 

• 4 personal fouls OR 5 min of penalty time. If player fouls out, they must sit out next game.

Counts

• 2028–2031: Follow NFHS
• 2032 grade and below: No counts; exception is a 4-second goalie count when clearing.

Faceoffs

• All ages follow NFHS/US Lacrosse/NCAA rules.
• No Motogrip; no knee-down.
• Faceoff sticks must have tape of a different color than the shaft.

Stalling

• Stall time: 30 seconds to hit goalie or post if stalling is called; referee discretion applies.

Stick Length & Checks

• Stick Length: U-11 (47-54). 52-72 for U-13 and up

• One-handed stick checks:Allowed but enforced as a slashing penalty if out of control

Safety & Equipment

• Waiver: All players must complete an online player waiver before participation.
• Mouthguards: Required at all times.
• Field conditions: Tournament Directors may adjust game time for inclement weather, extreme temperatures, visibility, or dangerous conditions.

Stick Checks

• U15 and Above: Each team can call for one (1) stick check per game. The clock will stop during a stick check situation.
• U13 and below: No stick checks.

Player behavior 

• Any player that is involved in a fight will be ejected from the tournament

Coach behavior 

• Any coach that is involved in any physical altercation will forfeit that game and will be ejected from the tournament.

Parent behavior 

• Parents entering the field of play determine which team they are and issue a forfeit to that team. If parents of both teams enter the field, then both teams are issued a loss!!

Weather

• In the event of inclement weather during a game, if game is at half - the score stands.

 

 

These rules ensure a safe, fair, and competitive environment while adapting NFHS/US Lacrosse/NCAA standards