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Who We Are | Wisconsin Youth Lacrosse League Rules | The Game
Wisconsin Youth Lacrosse League Rules (Revised 3/27/07)
Games will follow standard National Federation of High School (NFHS) rules except as stated here.
Players
If both teams start the game with 12 rostered players or more, play 10 on each team. If either team starts the game with less than 12, play 8 on each team (2 attack, 2 defense, 3 midfield). If the referees are ready to start the game, and one team has less than 8 players, that team must forfeit the game. It is recommended that the other team lend players, and play a refereed scrimmage.
Game Length
The length of the game shall consist of four quarters of 10 minutes time for the Junior League and 12 minutes for the Senior League. The clock is only stopped for all time-outs and PIG (Penalties, Injuries and Goals). The half-time is five minutes and two minutes between quarters. Penalty time is to start and stop as in regulation play, it is not running time. Water Time-outs can be taken when a high temperature situation exists, as agreed by the coaches and referees. If at the end of regulation play the score is tied, the game will end in a tie - there is no overtime.
6 Goal Rule
If a team is losing by six, or more, goals then the face-off will be suspended and the ball awarded to the team that is behind, across the midfield line.
Body Checking
Body checking is permitted in Senior Division, however, no take-out checks are permitted by any player. Take-out checks are checks in which the player lowers his head or shoulder with the force and intent to take out (*put on the ground) the other player. Players may make contact in an upright position within five yards of the ball.
Stick Checking
Stick checking should be controlled behavior on the field regarding stick and body. There is to be "limited contact" and no uncontrolled sticks. A one-handed swinging stick check when raised over shoulders (a wind-up) by a defensive player would constitute a slash.
Referee Age Requirement
Regarding referee's in games. The US Lacrosse rule/guideline is to have a two year minimum age difference between players and the referee. It is recommended to have two referee's during these games when available.
No 20-second out and 10-second in counts
There will be no 20 second count out of the defensive half, no 10 second count into the attack area.
Required Equipment
Colored mouth guard, NOCSAE approved lacrosse helmet, shoulder pads, arm pads & gloves. Goalies also require a throat guard, cup and chest protector. Goalies may wear baseball shin guards. Home team would wear pennies if there are conflicting colors.
No Hockey Helmets in 2007.
Rule Differences due to Age:
5/6th Grade - No body checking. Two (2) one-minute timeouts per half. No "Keep It In" rule last 2 minutes
7/8th Grade - Body checking is permitted. Two (2) one-minute timeouts per half. "Keep It In" last 2 minutes.
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