Women’s Lacrosse Junior Officials Education Program Sponsored by CT Women’s Lacrosse Officials Association (CWLOA)

Agenda Your Responsibilities US Lacrosse Principles & Core Values Ethics The Game, Level of Play & Equipment Minor, Major, Team & Misconduct Fouls Penalty Administration Positioning & Mechanics

US Lacrosse www.uslacrosse.org US Lacrosse is the national governing body of the game of lacrosse. Through responsive and effective leadership, we provide programs and services to inspire participation while protecting the integrity of the sport. Educating our officials is a critical step in making this vision a reality! Your membership includes exclusive benefits such as Lacrosse Magazine, Liability Insurance and developmental Resources

CWLOA www.cwloa.org Connecticut only women’s lacrosse board serving all levels of competition throughout the state. CWLOA trains and certifies junior youth officials and adult youth officials in Connecticut under the auspices of US Lacrosse. Training is provided by CWLOA officials that are trained by US Lacrosse to provide consistency and the appropriate level of training necessary. Erin Michaud – Board President

Your Responsibilities Satisfy your town and US Lacrosse requirements Complete required classroom training Take and successfully complete the online rules test Obtain a rating at a field certification event Obtain the tools of our trade: uniforms, whistles, etc. – FOX 40 Only theofficialscorner.com Best Source for supplies

Women’s Game Guiding Principles Honoring the Past Understanding the history of the game Commitment to Our Core Values Safety, Fairness, Fun Maintain Relevance Understand how the skills taught and used in our game are directly related to the rules, the spirit of the game and how it is officiated Respect All Participants Coaches, Players, Spectators and Officials

Women’s Game Core Values Game Management Penalty Administration Mechanics Professionalism Responsibility Ethics SAFETY FAIRNESS Knowledge Judgment Comportment Communication Team Work Positioning Field Coverage Fitness FUN

Ethics To maintain professionalism and responsibility, it is important to follow ethical guidelines. When accepting assignments, be fair to the teams and yourself: DO NOT officiate a game in which a family member is participating Junior umpires MUST NOT officiate players less then two years their age Junior umpires MUST do games with a certified partner Behavior before, during, and after game reflects on you and your officiating team If problems with parents, fans and/or coach, or with another umpire contact your assignor or town coordinator

The Players Youth lacrosse has four (4) levels of play with modifications at each level to allow young players the opportunity to learn the game while developing their skills. U15 (Seniors) Players must be 14 or younger as of August 31 preceding competition – U13 (Juniors) Players must be 12 or younger as of August 31 preceding competition – U11 (Lighting) Players must be 10 or younger as of August 31 preceding competition – U9 (Bantam) Players must be 8 or younger as of August 31 preceding competition

The Players U13 & U15 – 11 Field Players plus a Goalkeeper. Plays on a Regulation Field with all markings. Regulation pocket. U11 – 11 Field Players plus a Goalkeeper on a Regulation Field with full markings. OR 7 Field Players with optional Goalkeeper. Plays on a Short Field (60–70 yds. x 30-40 yds.) with limited field markings. Regulation or Modified pocket. U9 – 7 Field Players. Goalkeeper optional. Plays on a Short Field (60–70 yds. x 30-40 yds.) with limited field markings. Regulation or Modified pocket.

The Game Game Time All game time at the youth level is running time. U15 & U13 – 25 min halves U11 & U9 – 20 min halves Clock runs after goals Clock stops on timeouts and every whistle within the last 2 minutes of play unless a 10 goal differential exist overtime for U13 & U15 only – 1 timeout 2 – 2 min timeouts after goal, or during play with clear possession. Suspended or interrupted game can be considered complete by coaches agreement of 80% of game played. Halftime must be agreed to, not to exceed 10 minutes 80% of U13 & U15 = 40 min (10 min left on clock) ; 80% of U9 & U11 = 32 min (8 min left on clock)

Equipment All Equipment is Mandatory – Missing equipment– NO PLAY ASTM eye protection & colored mouthguards Gloves, nose guards and soft headwear allowed No Jewelry (This includes Gauges) Crosse – 35 ½ - 43 ¼ with no more then 2 shooting strings Goalkeeper – NOCSAE Helmet with faceguard and chin strap; throat protector; chest protector; Padding for shins, thighs, abdominal and pelvic area; mouth guard – Crosse 52 inch max Coaches must certify that all players and equipment is legal All Equipment is Mandatory – Missing equipment– NO PLAY

Equipment CASCADE HELMETS MUST BE CHECKED! Coaches must certify that all players and equipment is legal CASCADE HELMETS MUST BE CHECKED! Cascade Helmets - Models R – MUST have a tamperproof sticker attached showing recertification NO EXCEPTIONS – Illegal without

Equipment ⏎ ⏎ Apply slight pressure at eye level Regulation the top of the ball remains above the top of the wall after pressure has been applied Modified up to half of the ball may fall below the bottom of the sidewall

Getting Ready BEFORE Your Game Check your schedule; check the level of play; check the game time; check the location Call your partner. Confirm transportation to and from the game. Do you have a CLEAN uniform and apparel and all equipment? Arrive in plenty of time before the game. Remember if you are on time, you are LATE! Arrive together and walk on and off the field as a team.

Pre Game Discussion with your partner This is one of the most important responsibilities you have before you blow your first whistle. What do we need to discuss……… Who is starting the game with the draw – Lead Who will run the coach/captains meeting Do we have the right ball, field marking, safe playing surface Verify game time Go over rules, review situational call, discuss what happen at your last game Whose watching the clock What do you expect from your partner Ask who is keeping the clock if no timer

Pre Game Coaches/Captains Meeting COACHES must attend captains meeting – No more speaking captain, so ask who will call the coin toss What level we are playing today? Are all your players and equipment legal? Is there anything special that we should be aware of? How long for halftime? Do we have a goalkeeper? Is there a field/site manager – default home coach? Weather Playing time/Time outs Who is keeping time? In case of four goal differential what are we doing with draws? Do you have any questions? Ask who is keeping the clock if no timer

Pre Game Score Keeper/Timer Don’t forget to check with the score keeper and timer. Timer: (if no timer….always encourage the coach) Timers responsibilities: pg. 21-22 Score Keeper: (may not keep scorer U9 & U11) Will keep track of team Time Outs Score Keeper responsibilities: pg. 21 Ask who is keeping the clock if no timer

Pre Game Stick Check Prior to the start of the game, each officials should perform a stick check for each team. View ball placement for legal pocket at eye level Drop ball into head of crosse – apply slight pressure Roll the ball in crosse making sure it rolls freely Inspect players for mouth guards, eye wear, jewelry Inspect the goalkeeper for all equipment Check stick length as necessary Ask who is keeping the clock if no timer Be as helpful as possible with the youth player equipment and trying to get illegal sticks corrected. Do not delay the start of the game if equipment cannot be fixed in a timely manner.

The Game The Field Coach Area Penalty Area 100-140 yds End Line Restraining Line Center Circle 12m Fan Coaches area has changed U15, U13, U11 End line to Substitution Area. U9 Full sideline, behind scorer table and opposing team bench, one coach may be on field not inferring with officials 60-70 yds 8m Arc Goal Line Ext Goal Circle Side Line

The Game 1 – game administrator 1 – timer 1 - scorekeeper 222 2 – teams 2 – coaches/captains 2 - officials 111 1 – game administrator 1 – timer 1 - scorekeeper Home team coach will act as the field manager or site manage by default. NOCSAE Ball Yellow or Orange Smooth or dimpled Pink with approval Pre-Game What Level Time Coaches/Captains meeting

The Game The Draw Start each half of play After each goal (except 4 goal diff) 3 players from each team between RSL Mouth of crosse open to your goal Players on either side of center line Right side of crosse down – above hips Place ball in upper 1/3 of crosse heads On ready, no movement, except heads Move straight out with arm in arm Whistle and drop of arm simultaneous First movement must be up Ball must go over players heads Ball played out of bounds from draw – Redraw Know what your responsibilities are 4 goal Differential: U13, U11, U9 Must be requested by coach Center position – opposing team 45 degree away in front Can run, pass, but cannot shoot (tell her)

The Game Boundaries The team that had possession of the ball when it touches the line or the ground outside the boundary line loses possession, except on a shot or deflected shot. A crosse that is checked and the ball goes out of bounds, usually the player/team that made the check will be awarded the ball. Player with the ball is placed 2m inside the boundary All other players are moved away in relative position when the ball went out of bounds At least 1m of space must always be given Any foul along the boundary – 4 m still applies

The Game Checking U15 – Full checking may be played as long as one officials is an adult officials with a Local rating AND both coaches agree. If no agreement, full checking will not take place. U13 & U15 – Modified checking is allowed. the opponents stick that is entirely below the shoulder the checking action is a down and away motion away from the opponents body. U9 & U11 – No Checking

The Game Sphere The sphere is an imaginary area of 7 inches surrounding the head of a player. No player may reach into or through this area of their opponent, nor may they poke or wave a crosse into this area in an intimidating manner.

The Game Is it a GOAL Ball completely crosses the goal line It’s a goal when: Ball completely crosses the goal line Ball comes off the crosse of a legal attack player Ball rolled in or dropped by the defense Off an official – Whats the call? Throw 8m away It’s NOT a goal when: Ball is kicked in by the attack Ball enters goal after hitting an official Ball sitting on the goal line

2015 Rule Change Highlights Beginning January 1, 2014, balls must meet NOCSAE standards at time of manufacture and be yellow or orange – Rule 2, Section 5 Field Players mouthpiece must cover the leading arch - Rule 2, Section 8 Legal Uniform numbers are 0-99 – Rule 2, Section 13 Electronic devices allowed in goal area (with restrictions) – Rule 3, Section 7c On the draw, each player must have 1 foot toeing the line and both feet must be on the same side of the line – Rule 5, Section 2

2015 Rule Change Highlights The number of stick check requests is 2 – Rule 5, Section 28b When illegal stick is found after a goal, the restart is at center Rule 5, Section 28c Contact shall not be the determining factor when calling Forcing Through Foul – Rule 6, Section 1m Detaining is under the umbrella of Holding Foul – Rule 6, Section 1s/v

2015 Rule Change Highlights The GK may return to her goal circle IF she has moved outside the goal circle during a slow whistle AND has not fouled – Rule 7, Section 26 When a suspended or ejected player (1 who is ineligible to return) reenters the game, it shall be Coach Misconduct – Rule 7, Section 35 There shall not be more than 3 coaches in the defined coaching area at the Youth Level – Youth Rules

2015 Points of Emphasis Sportsmanship There is concern that increasing incidents of unsportsmanlike behavior on and off the field are putting the foundations of girls’ lacrosse at risk. The beauty of this sport comes from girls working together to achieve a skilled, strategic competition between teams while respecting each other, the officials, the coaches and the rules. The committee encourages coaches, players and officials to work together to preserve the spirit of girls’ lacrosse. Positive and sportsmanlike conduct by all is necessary for the integrity of the game.

2015 Points of Emphasis Dangerous Play The “win at all costs” mentality affects the safety of all players on the field. The committee asks that coaches teach and encourage appropriate play, players play within the rules, and officials are vigilant in keeping the play safe and fair. Strict enforcement of rules addressing safety is essential, including carding of fouls that are dangerous, intentional or are without any regard for player safety. Examples of this kind of foul may include: a cross check in the back, throwing a knee or elbow into an opponent, slashing, grabbing a shirt, running a defender hard into a midfield pick, deliberately hitting an opponent, or using her crosse in the head/neck area of her opponent.

2015 Points of Emphasis Offensive Fouls Offensive players gain an unfair advantage when they force through, cradle in the sphere, set illegal picks, shoot or propel dangerously, follow through in an uncontrolled or unsafe manner, and/or fail to control their bodies after a shot. Officials need to be particularly vigilant to see the attack player fouls and enforce all fouls equally and fairly. Officials should review the particulars of attack fouls that may be found in the rulebook and officials’ manual.

2015 Additional Points of Emphasis Illegal Contact, Illegal Use of the Crosse and Crosschecking Illegal contact now includes, but is not limited to, contact made with a stick that is being held in a horizontal position. This will be a foul on the player whose stick is in that horizontal position. Holding the stick in this position is not illegal, however contact made while in this position is illegal. Enforcing this rule promotes a safer environment and clarifies the space to which each player is entitled. An offensive player who initiates contact with a player who is holding her stick in a horizontal position that pushes or displaces the defender should be called for a foul. These would be offsetting fouls which would result in a throw. A cross-check occurs when a player uses the crosse to hit, push or displace an opponent. This is a safety issue and must be called immediately. A crosse check that occurs on a defenseless player (in the back or when the play is over) which is excessive or repetitive must be carded. Body Contact No body contact, unless deemed incidental, shall be allowed by any player on the field. Officials are instructed to pay particular attention to players that gain an advantage by establishing body-to-body contact that does not allow the legal movement by an opponent. While some incidental contact may occur, women’s lacrosse is a non-contact sport. Officials need to observe and enforce illegal body contact that may occur in situations such as checking, riding, double-teaming, pushing/shoving during picks, on the draw, offensive push-offs, box outs and play by the offense and defense around the goal circle. Two players making contact on a ground ball may be incidental provided they are attempting to play the ball and not each other.

2015 Additional Points of Emphasis Obstruction of Free Space to Goal Offensive players must be allowed to safely take a shot. Conversely, the defense must be allowed to play defense and not be penalized simply because an attacker looks to goal. Officials will consider whether or not the attack has the opportunity to shoot as the focus for making this call. Repetitive Fouls Players or teams committing excessive, repetitive or intentional fouls must be penalized. Lack of experience and/or poor skills which lead to dangerous play or continuous fouls by different players from a team are no excuse for allowing illegal play to continue. In addition to awarding the opponent a free position, employment of game management skills such as warning and/or carding must be used

Fouls Minor Fouls Major Fouls Goal Circle Fouls Teams Fouls Misconduct Fouls

Minor Foul Point of Emphasis - 3 seconds closely guarded Stick in Checkable position Defense in position to make legal check Defense has both hands on her stick Attack holds ball for 3 seconds WITHOUT moving it out of checkable position

Fouls (Minor) Empty stick check Cover Warding Hand Ball Squeeze the Head of the Crosse Body ball Playing ball while out of bounds Delay of game Illegal draw Illegal Crosse/Equipment Failure to wear a mouthguard Jewelry 3 seconds closely guarded – defender must be within a stick length; in a position to make a legal check if checking were allowed; and have two hands on stick – Verbal and visual

Fouls (Major) Cross in the sphere Rough/Dangerous Check Illegal Contact Illegal use of the Crosse 3 Seconds Cross Check Obstruction to Free Space Forcing Through/Charging Dangerous Shot (GK only) Tripping Playing the ball off an opponent OFS – Looking to Shoot; Have the Opportunity to Shoot; inside the CSA

Fouls (Major - continued) Pushing Reaching across the body Blocking Illegal Pick Hooking False Start Holding/Detaining Illegal Shot Illegal Deputy OFS – Looking to Shoot; Have the Opportunity to Shoot; inside the CSA

Fouls Check to the Head Check to the Head – U15 Slashing (Major - Cards) Check to the Head Check to the Head – U15 Slashing Dangerous Follow Through Dangerous Propelling

Fouls (Goal Circle Fouls) A foul occurs when: A player or crosse enters or breaks the goal circle A player reaches into goal circle to play ball Stepping on goal circle line or into goal circle Failure to clear the ball from the goal circle within 10 seconds from when it enters the goal circle Illegal Deputy No Deputy is allowed at any youth level, except U9 level if playing without a goalkeeper Player may not go into goal to retrieve ball – Umpire will direct a player Player must carry the ball out within 10 seconds Defense cannot block her exit. If they do it is an 8m free position going out

(Team Fouls – Off Sides) Off Sides – No more then 7 players below the restraining line on their offensive side and no more then 8 players below the restraining line on their defensive side.

Fouls (Misconduct) Excessively rough, dangerous or unsportsmanlike play Persistent or flagrant violations of the rules Deliberately endangering the safety of an opposing player Baiting or taunting which is intended or designed to embarrass, ridicule or demean others

(Misconduct - continued) Fouls (Misconduct - continued) Excessive dissent or abusive language Non-playing team member leaving the bench are during the game Coach leaving their coaching area Any type of behavior in the officials opinion amounts to misconduct

Foul Administration 7 Steps to Foul Administration Whistle (varying tones) Foul Signal Directional Arm BOO (Ball – Offender – Others) Re-Position yourself Quick look around field/partner Restart Play

Foul Administration 4m = 13.1 feet Minor Foul – 4m away from the direction the foul occurred Major Foul – 4m behind 4m = 13.1 feet

Foul Administration Free Position Setup Minor Fouls Inside the 12m fan (including the 8m arc) Minor by defense – Place attack on 12m fan inline with foul. Offender 4m away from the direction of the foul. All others 4m away – *Indirect Minor by attack – Place ball 8m from goal circle in line with foul. Offender 4m away from direction of the foul. All others 4m away. * Indirect means that the attacker cannot shoot unless she passes or her stick has been played by a legal check. Anywhere else on the field, player gets the ball no closer then 8m to goal circle and 4m inside the boundary line. Offender 4m away from the direction of the foul. All others 4m away

Foul Administration Free Position Setup Major Fouls Inside the 8m arc Major by defense – Place attack on 8m arc - hash mark inline with foul. Offender 4m behind. Clear arc. First hash FP clear arc and lane. Major by attack – Place ball 8m from goal circle in line with foul. Offender 4m behind. All others 4m away.

Foul Administration Free Position Setup Major Fouls - continued Inside the Critical Scoring Area (CSA) but outside the 8m Major by defense – Place attack at spot of foul. Offender 4m behind. All others 4m away, Clear penalty lane. Foul on the floating/hanging hash clear lane only. Major by attack – Place ball at the spot of the foul. Offender 4m behind. All others 4m away Anywhere else on the field, player gets the ball 4m inside the boundary line. Offender 4m behind. All others 4m away

Foul Administration Free Position Setup Major Fouls On an 8m free position, a player may shoot provided there is a goalkeeper or a modified goal (i.e., shooting net) is being used. If there is no goalkeeper or it is an open net, then the 8m free position shall be an indirect – Youth only

Foul Administration Free Position Setup Goal Circle Fouls By the defense – Place closest attack player on the 8m goal line extended (GLE) Offender 4m behind (12m). Clear lane above GLE. If the goalkeeper committed the violation, no member of the defensive team will go behind. ** By the attack – The goalkeeper is given the ball in the goal circle. Offender 4m behind. All others 4m away. ** This is no longer an indirect free position. The attack may shoot directly at goal.

Foul Administration Free Position Setup Team Fouls – Offside By the attack – Correct the offside. Change of possession at spot of ball. Free position no closer then 8m to goal circle. Nearest offending team player 4m behind. All others 4m away. By the defense: Correct the offside Outside the CSA or below GLE – Attacker maintains ball. Closest defender is placed 4m behind Inside the CSA and above GLE – Closest attacker to the 12m fan center is given the ball. Nearest defender is placed 4m behind. All others 4m away. Clear the penalty lane

Card Administration - Delay of Game - Mandatory for Check to Head, Slashing, Dangerous Propelling, Dangerous Follow Through, Misconduct – 2 minute penalty - Game Suspension – Same player – 2 minute penalty - Ejection – 4 minute penalty

Card Administration Teams being issued cards must play short below the restraining line at both ends of the field for the entire period of time. U9 & U11 do not play short. Team Cards – On the 4th card issued to a team, the team will play a player down. Any subsequent cards issued to that team will require an additional player loss for the remainder of the game. Coaches are responsible for the actions of assistant coaches and bench personnel and will receive cards for these type of violations Coaches are additionally responsible for players serving the full penalty time. A suspended player entering the game before the penalty time is served will be removed from the field, serve and additional 2 minute penalty and the coach will be issued a yellow card (no additional penalty or loss of player)

Officials Mechanics Things to Know Know your position responsibilities (Lead vs Trail) Know the Rules Know the Foul Signals Know the Foul Setups Know how to be invisible (its about the players, not YOU)

Officials Mechanics Two – Person Officiating Two-Person Officiating means TWO. Never officiate a game alone. You will put yourself at a liability risk if you do. Throughout the game you will continually switch between lead and trail When you move to your RIGHT you are LEAD When you move to your LEFT your are TRAIL Understand the mid-field and shared responsibilities You are a Team – Always trust and support your partner

Officials Mechanics Two – Person Officiating DON’T’s Don’t blow the whistle on your partner’s side of the field Don’t blow your whistle for boundaries balls on Lead endline or sideline Don’t stand still – Always move Don’t stand in the middle of the field Don’t have whistle in your mouth Don’t have hands on hips Don’t know – call timeout and discuss

Officials Mechanics LEAD Lead to your right Always be ahead and wide of play Remember to be on tangent – 45 degree angle to the ball carrier Know the quadrants and your movement high/low On Ball/Off Ball Restarts play within CSA, even if Trail called the foul Always whistle and signal the goal

Officials Mechanics TRAIL Trail to your left Follow play up field and be wide of play You MUST be move inside the RSL and be a presence Quarter moon movement (1st to 2nd hash) move center but not beyond center hash to help when ball is on far side to help lead. Know the quadrants and move on tangent with the ball On Ball/Off Ball Restarts play outside the CSA, and on your side of the field Watch the Big Picture

Officials Mechanics T T T L L L

Officials Mechanics Quadrants/Tangents

Interacting with Coaches Remember coaches are as integral to the game as are you Respect must be mutual Be available to answer questions and address concerns Be patient, and calm when addressing them Always be professional Never give them an opportunity to question your ability

Interacting with Coaches Do not allow abuse, yelling, name calling, undermining your authority Statements vs. Questions Use your cards Get help if needed Always be professional Remember you control whether a game will continue to be played

Official’s Comportment The manner in which one conducts oneself Call a SAFE and FAIR game Let the players determine the outcome of the game Be approachable, confident and use good judgment Have a good appearance, voice and demeanor Show respect for your partner, players, coaches and spectators Always come dressed in proper uniform, shirt tucked in.

Official’s Comportment Elevate Your Presence Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Let your whistle talk for you Use of Rule Language Be Fit and look and act the part Be Respectful Demonstrate good teamwork contact throughout the game Have composure Large and Clear Signals

The 2015 USL Youth Rule Test True or False Page 72, Coaching Area 1. One U9 coach from each team may be on the field for the purpose of coaching, all other coaches at the U11, U13 and U15 levels must remain in their coaching area 2. At all youth levels, the penalty administration for a Minor foul (not a goal circle foul) committed by the defense inside the 12m fan will be an indirect free position on the 12m fan to the attack player nearest to the spot of the foul. Offending player will stand 4m away in the direction from which she approached before committing the foul. 3. In U-9 and U-11 level games a player receiving a yellow or red card must leave the field and enter the penalty area for 2 or 4 minutes of elapsed playing time, she must sit or kneel, and a substitute must take her place. Page 72, Coaching Area Page 56, Section 17 Page 79, U-11/U-9 Specifics

The 2015 USL Youth Rule Test True or False 4. At the U-13 Level and below: If score is being kept, possession will be taken at center by the team with fewer goals if a four or more goal differential exists unless waived by the coach of the trailing team 5. At the U-13 level and below, an initiated check to the head is a mandatory Yellow card. At the U-15 full checking level it is a mandatory Red card Page 75, “For U-13 and below” Page 76, Fouls, #3

The 2015 USL Youth Rule Test True or False 6. At all youth levels, incidental contact with the head is not a mandatory card to the player who made the contact but may be judged as a major foul for dangerous play or a no call 7. At the U13 and U15 level, a game that enters overtime will play as many overtime periods as necessary until there is a winner Page 75, Overtime 8. At all youth levels, when the game clock runs out during the administration of an 8M free position for the attacking team, the official will continue to allow the penalty shot on goal Page 76, Fouls, #3 NOTE Page 74, Duration of Play

The 2015 USL Youth Rule Test True or False 9. At all youth levels, Position to Check is defined as a player having the opportunity to legally check her opponents crosse without fouling 10. At all youth levels. During the pre-game stick check, a player wearing a small earring tells the officials that she just had her ear pierced and must not remove the earring. The correct procedure for the official to follow is to allow her to play after putting tape over the earring. Page 78, Position to Check Page 15, Other Personal Equipment

The 2014 USL Youth Rule Test True or False 11. Running time for all youth level games means the clock will run after goals. The clock will stop for timeouts. The clock will also stop for every whistle in the last two minutes of each half unless there is a 10 goal differential. 12. The penalty for misconduct by a player or coach shall be the same as for all major fouls. In addition to awarding a free position, the official will issue a yellow or red card. Issuance of cards should be considered a warning to all. Page 74, Duration of Play Page 59 & 62, Misconduct, Coach Misconduct

The 2015 USL Youth Rule Test True or False 13. At the U15 Full Checking level only, a player may follow through during a shot on goal and the defender marking her may reach into the goal circle to defend the shot 14. At all youth levels. A goal scored while the defense is offside shall count and play is resumed with a draw. 15. At all youth levels. The player taking an INDIRECT free position may go to goal and shoot once the ball has been played by another player Page 76, Fouls, #4 Page 53, Section 9, NOTE Page 56, Rule 7, Section 17

The 2015 USL Youth Rule Test Page 13, Rule 2, The Ball AR 2-5 16. At all youth levels. Officials arrive at a game and find that neither the home team nor the visiting team has balls that meet the current NOCSAE ball standard at time of manufacture. How do you proceed? a. A. Because this is a safety issue, the game cannot be played and the matter shall be referred to the sponsoring authority b. The visiting team is able to provide NFHS orange balls, the game may be played c. If both coaches agree to play without the NOCSAE balls then the game may be played. d. None of the above Page 13, Rule 2, The Ball AR 2-5

The 2015 USL Youth Rule Test Page 17, Rule 2, Uniforms AR 2-17 17. At all youth levels. Before the game begins, it is discovered that the visiting team is wearing illegal uniforms. There is no time or opportunity to correct this. How do you proceed? a. The home team will have a free position in lieu of the draw throughout the entire game. The visiting team center will stand 4M to either side, on a 45 degree angle to the center line b. At the start of the game the official will administer a one-time free position to the home team at the center. The visiting team center will stand 4M to either side, on a 45 degree angle to the center line c. The official will administer a throw at center to start each half of the game; draw positioning will apply for all other players. d. No foul, allow the teams to play as they are, it's only a uniform violation Page 17, Rule 2, Uniforms AR 2-17

The 2015 USL Youth Rule Test 18. During a U13 modified checking game, a Blue defender commits a major foul against the White team following a White goal and well after the goal has been scored (not during the act of shooting), how is the penalty administered? a. Possession is given to the Goalkeeper inside the goal circle, all players move 4M away from the goal circle b. A free position is given to the shooter on the nearest hash mark closest to where the foul occurred, she may attempt another shot on goal c. The white team will have a free position back at center, the blue opponent will be placed 4M directly behind the White center, the White center may run, pass, or shoot. d. The white team will have a free position back at center, the blue center will be placed 4M to either side on a 45 degree angle, the White center may run, pass or shoot Page 54, Rule 7, Foul After Goal Section 12

The 2015 USL Youth Rule Test 19. At all youth levels, how many coaches are allowed in the coaching area (not including trainers, administrators) which is defined as the area from substitution box to end line? For U9 level, one of these coaches may be on the field. a. Up to six coaches b. Two coaches c. Four coaches d. Three coaches Page 72, Coaching Area

The 2014 USL Youth Rule Test 20. At all youth levels. Which of the following uses of electronic equipment are legal? a. The use of artificial, voice amplifier by a coach b. An assistant coach in the press box communicating with the head coach in the coaching area by phone or head set c. A camera inside the goal d. All of the above Page 19, Section 6, Use of Electronic Equipment

The 2014 USL Youth Rule Test Page 76, Fouls, #6, NOTE 21. In a Youth Level game being played without a goalkeeper, which of the following best describes how play will be restarted if the ball comes to rest inside the goal circle but not in the goal? a. The Lead official will designate a defense player who shall be allowed to go into the goal circle to collect the ball in her crosse. This player must leave the goal circle within 10 seconds of being designated by the official. The opponents must not deliberately block her exit. b. The Lead official will allow a defender outside the goal circle to reach into the goal circle and retrieve the ball. She will move to the 8m mark on the goal line extended and play will resume from that spot on the lead officials whistle. All other players will be 4m away. c. Any defender may go into the goal circle and pick up the ball in her crosse and throw it out within 10 seconds of the ball entering the goal circle. d. The Lead official will retrieve the ball from the goal circle and administer a throw between the two nearest opposing players at least 8m from the goal circle. Page 76, Fouls, #6, NOTE

The 2015 USL Youth Rule Test 22. At all youth levels. Which of the following best describes what the official should consider before making an obstruction of free space to goal (shooting space) violation call? a. Is the attack player with the ball in the critical scoring area? b. Does the attack player with the ball have the opportunity to shoot, and the ability to complete a shot safely? c. Is a defender in the "free space to goal" and not marking an attack player within a stick's length? d. All of the above. Page 43, Rule 6, K

The 2015 USL Youth Rule Test 23. At the youth levels where no checking or modified checking is being played, a player with the ball may not hold the ball for more than 3 seconds when which of the following occur? a. She is closely guarded/marked b. The defender has both hands on her stick c. The defender is in a position to check if checking were allowed. d. All of the above Page 77, Fouls, #9

The 2015 USL Youth Rule Test Page 63, Rule 7, AR 7-21 24. During a U13 modified checking game and following a goal, a coach becomes unruly and verbally abusive toward the officials. The official issues the coach a yellow card for misconduct. How is play restarted? a. A. The coach must designate a player who must leave the field and enter the penalty area to serve the entire 2 minutes of elapsed playing time. No substitute can take her place for 2 minutes. Player positioning for the draw will apply, the center for the offending team will be placed 4M away on a 45 degree angle from the center taking the free position. b. The coach must designate a player who must leave the field and enter the penalty area to serve the entire 4 minutes of elapsed playing time. No substitute can take her place for 4 minutes. Player positioning for the draw will apply, the center for the offending team will be placed 4M away on a 45 degree angle from the center taking the free position c. The coach must designate a player from the bench who must enter the penalty area to serve the entire 2 minutes of elapsed playing time. Player positioning for the draw will apply. The center for the offending team will placed 4M behind the center taking the free position. d. A yellow card to the coach serves as a warning so no players are removed from the field and no player enters the penalty area. Play is restarted with the opposing goalkeeper inside her goal circle. All other players move 4M away from the goal circle. Page 63, Rule 7, AR 7-21

The 2015 USL Youth Rule Test Page 58, Rule 7, Slow Whistle, Section 25 25. White #6 is on a scoring play just inside the 12m when she is fouled by Blue #20 but maintains possession. The Lead official raises a flag to allow the scoring play to continue. As White #6 enters the 8m arc near the center hash mark a second foul occurs when she is illegally checked by Blue #11 and loses possession of the ball. After whistling and signaling the illegal check how should the Lead official set up the free position? a. White #6 will move to the center hash mark with the ball, the spot of the most recent foul. Blue #20 will be placed 4m behind. Clear the 8m arc. All players 4m away. b. White #6 will move to the center hash mark with the ball, the spot of the most recent foul. Blue #11 will be placed 4m behind. Clear the 8m arc. All other players 4m away. c. White #6 will move to the spot of the first foul with the ball. Blue #20 will be placed 4m behind. Clear the lane. All players 4m away. d. White #6 will move to the spot of the first foul with the ball. Blue #20 will be placed 4m away in the direction from which she approached. All players 4m away. Page 58, Rule 7, Slow Whistle, Section 25

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