Central Pennsylvania Lacrosse Officials Association (CPLOA) Officials Training Rule 1

Seven Rules (+1) 1)The game, field and equipment 2)Game personnel 3)Time factors and scoring 4)Play of the game 5)Personal and expulsion fouls 6)Technical fouls 7)Penalty enforcement Rule 8: In the event of a situation not specifically covered by the official rules of the game, it is the officials duty and responsibility – and within his authority – to make a decision based on common sense, subject to the overriding concerns of safety and fair play.

Respect his authority!!!!!

Rule 1, Section 1 Lacrosse played by 2 teams,10 players each (9v9 + goalies) Purpose: score goals, prevent opponent from scoring goals. Ball is played by being carried, thrown or batted with the crosse. Or rolled or kickedOr rolled or kicked in any direction. SHOT!! –A kick toward the goal is a SHOT!!

The Lacrosse Field Lead Trail

Rule 1, Section 2 – The Field Bench area and coaches area define authorized space for players and coaches. Table (penalty) area used to control substitution and penalties. Limit Lines restrict non-game related persons. Cones/Pylons must be in designated spots – not on center line in table area. Goal and Crease dimensions are VERY IMPORTANT! Next most important dimension is the front of the “attack box”, –Attach Box is the area from end line to the restraining line and bordered by the wing lines.

The Field Lines must be visible and distinctive –May be 2” – 4” wide Exceptions: goal line 2” and center line 4” –If other sports use same field, use different colors –What if field does not meet specs????? Tell home coach to make corrections If corrections cannot be made, play game and then notify assignor. If away team refuses to play on field (safety, etc.) cancel game and report to assignor.

X Field From Hell Protruding metal stakes on field Holes in Net No Goal Line Soccer nets on end line No cones in the corners & midlines Lightening or Thunder Multiple Lines for other events (Soccer, Field Hockey, etc.) Field is only 100 Yards Long Only One Official No Game Check Available Steel Grate Water pooling on field or it’s excessively muddy Goal crease not marked Nets not attached or staked down No Wing Lines Telephone or Light Poles Close to Sideline

Goals and Nets Goals are 6 feet square and are to be painted orange. Net should be tightly strung –No ball pass through –No holes in net Home team is responsible for having legal goals. –Reasonable length of time to fix goals –, if they cannot be fixed assess a 3-minute NR Goal Line designates the plane of the goal. The net is considered part of the goal

Game Balls Generally use white ball – with NFHS or NCAA stamp. HOME TEAMAll game balls provided by HOME TEAM YellowOrangeYellow and Orange balls may be used mutual consent of both coaches. –May be switched with mutual consent of both coaches. Green –No Green balls Home team must supply balls on both end lines or –Four (4) balls minimum to begin each quarter, or –have ball retrievers If using ball retrievers –must wear a helmet, different colored jersey

Crosse Dimensions Length, measured from tip of head to end of handle: –40 ≥ 42 inches (short crosse) –52 ≥ 72 inches (long crosse) –40 ≥ 72 incnes (Goalkeepers crosse) insideWidth of head, measured on the inside at the widest point:. –6 ½ ≥ 10 inches –Goalies Crosse 10 ≥ 12 inches Walls of the head ≤ 2 inches high. Goalies crosse head ≤ 16 1/2 inches long Crosse head construction –May be wood, laminated wood or synthetic material. Crosse netting –Gut, rawhide, linen or synthetic material –Must be attached to the frame of the stop below the stop. Color of the netting is up to the player –May not be designed to deceive (can’t paint a picture of a ball on the net)

Rule Crosse Dimensions Short Crosse 40” to 42” Long Crosse 52” to 72” Goalkeeper’s Crosse 40” to 72” ”

Rule Crosse Dimensions Short Short & Long Crosse 6.5” to 10” Goalie Crosse 10” to 12” GoalieWalls2”

Rule Crosse Dimensions Short & Long Crosse 10” Goalie Crosse 16½” max

Crosse Dimensions Metal/Hollow handles may be used, must have a plastic or wood (rubber will also do) end cap or be adequately taped to prevent injury. REMEMBER THE BOTTLE CAP RULE All handles must be relatively straight. Any crosse in which the net is woven to the head in such a manner that a lip or hook is formed that might ensnare the ball is illegal. Table top test – when a stick is laid down on a table, face down, the height of the stick shall be no more than 2 ¾ inches.

Bottle Cap Rule Some players are using bottle caps as end caps (beer bottle cap) then taping This is an altered crosse. plastic or wood plug Rule 1, Section 7, Article 3: All hollow crosses handles made of metal or synthetic material shall have a plastic or wood plug on the end or be adequately taped to prevent injury. A metal handle that does not have a cap-plug on the end shall not be considered illegal; at the next whistle, it shall be removed from the game until corrected. Rule 1, Section 8, second to last sentence: Handles that have been altered in any fashion other than taping or adding another covering designed to improve grip are illegal.

Crosse Prohibitions top bottomDeep pocket – when the top surface of the ball, when placed in the stick, is below the bottom edge of the sidewall. alteredA crosse or handle altered to give an advantage is illegal. (think microwave, warped, pinched) Hanging strings/leathers must be ≤ 6 inches. No adjustable length handles. no crosseA broken crosse is considered no crosse.

Officials doing a stick check

Required Equipment Helmet w/facemask (NOCSAE approved) Mouthpiece Gloves Shoulder Pads (optional for goalie) Shoes Jersey Arm Pads (optional for goalie) MUSTGoalkeepers MUST Wear: –Throat Protector –Chest Protector MAYGoalkeeper MAY wear: –Shin Pads –Football pants with or without pads A STICK is also a required piece of equipment!!!! –A player may not participate without a crosse

Head Gear Must have 4-point chin strap, with all 4 points buckled. Facemask must have a center bar. May only have TEAM ISSUED decals and external markings. Helmets MUST be of the same color (HS only). Mouthpiece –MUST be worn. –Can cover EITHER top or bottom teeth. - not white or clear. –Must be of a readily visible color - not white or clear.

Rule Player Equipment Helmet with Face Mask Shoulder Pads (Optional for Goalies) Shoulder Pads (Optional for Goalies) Chest Protector Mouth Guard (NFHS Only) Gloves Shoes/Cleats Shoes/Cleats

Other Player Equipment Other items: Under-Jerseys, compression shorts and sweatpants. Solid color and all players on the same team must have the same color, with under-jerseys tucked in. scrimmageSuspend play if a player loses any required equipment in a scrimmage area, or use delayed whistle if not in scrimmage area and the player is not attempting to play.

Rule g Jerseys Jersey’s must meet the following requirements: Have different numbers assigned for each participant. Numbers must be at least 6-inch and centered on the front and 8-inch and centered on the back. Long enough to reach belt of the pants and tucked into the pants if they reach below the beltline. Be different in colors so officials can determine home (light) and away teams (dark). Note: Youth leagues may use duplicative numbers as long as the scorer knows how to differentiate between the players.

Prohibited Equipment No hard casts No jewelry –religious/medical must be taped and under the uniform No ice hockey goalkeepers gloves No football pads or helmets No duplicate numbers (except youth) No electronic communications with players Eye shield must be clear, molded, and non- rigid No equipment that in the opinion of the official endangers that individual or other players on the field.

More on Equipment Each team’s head coach must certify all equipment before every game Legal protection for you and warning to all players Make yourself available to check equipment prior to game without penalty. This does not protect a player though during the game

Game Administration Home team required to provide –working horn to be used at table to signify substitutions and the end of periods Failure to provide a horn is illegal procedure. School bands or other organized groups that use artificial means to create noise –shall be situated in the stands on their respective team’s half of the field.