On time Appearance Comportment Communication Knowledge of the rules

Teamwork Decision making Conflict resolution Leadership

Black/White 1” striped jersey Black shorts Predominately black shoes Black socks - crew or anklet style Black hat or visor - optional Whistle (2) Cards red/yellow/green Yellow flag Pencil/pen & score pad

Goal circle Goal line extended 8 meter arc 12 meter fan Restraining line Center circle Side lines End lines

Game duration and clock Scorer’s responsibilities Timer’s responsibilities

Players ◦ Numbers ◦ Positioning  Above restraining line  Below restraining line  On the draw

Players (cont.) Required equipment (field player)  Goggles  Mouthguard  Crosse  Uniform  Shoes  Gloves (optional)  Soft head gear (optional)

Players (cont.) Required equipment ( goal keeper) Mouth guard Helmut with separate throat protector Chest protector Padded gloves Padded shorts Shin guards Crosse Uniform Shoes

Coaches Game responsibilities Bench control Player control Spectator control Only head coach can address officials Certify all players are properly attired and equiped

 Rule book  Umpire’s manual  US Lacrosse  Adult mentors  Yearly clinics and ratings

Emergencies and weather Find the responsible adult/field monitor EMTs present at every game Coaches are CPR and First Aid certified Lightening/thunder procedure  Establish where safe shelter is:  School/building  Cars  School bus  Wait a minimum of 30 minutes between occurrences before restarting the game

Pre-game with crew/field inspection Discuss communication/eye contact After fouls/before restarts After goals Discuss lead-trail coverage/who will whistle restarts Inspect the field (most will be grass) Look for glass, rocks, ruts, mud, etc Inspect and properly place goals Have coach make necessary repairs

Pre-game with timer/scorer - usually a parent volunteer Establish duration of halves Explain clock stoppage in last two minutes of each half Demonstrate Official’s time out signal Notify officials when there is a 4 goal differential

Captains and Coaches Meeting Introductions Sportmanship message Establish level of play Coin toss Establish length of half time questions

Rules Equipment Yellow or bright orange ball Goals 6’ x 6’ Crosse – goal keeper 35-1/2” to 52” Can be mesh Crosse – field player 35-1/2” to 43-1/4” long No more than 2 shooting strings No mesh pockets Has a legal pocket (modified and full checking only)

Rules (cont.) Players 11 field players + GK Must all be properly attired Captains Call coin toss May approach officials for rule clarifications and questions

Rules (cont.) Coaches Certifies equipment compliance Responsible for control of all persons associated with the club Only head coach can approach or ask officials questions Can request a time-out Indicates a substitute for an injured or suspended player

Fouls Major Rough/dangerous check Cross in the sphere Defense Offense (illegal cradle)

Fouls Major – All mandatory yellow cards Slash Dangerous propelling Dangerous follow through Check to the head (mandatory red card on full checking games)

Fouls Major Illegal contact Cross check Illegal use of the crosse 3 seconds Dangerous shot Forcing through Pushing

Fouls Major Obstruction of the free space to goal Reach across the body Blocking Charging Illegal pick Detaining False start

Fouls Major Tripping Holding Playing the ball off an opponent Illegal shot

Fouls - restarts Major Outside of CSA or below the GLE Spot of foul no closer than 8 m to the goal circle, defender 4 m behind Inside CSA, outside of the 8 m arc Spot of foul, clear penalty lane, defender 4 m behind, GK may clear back into goal circle if she did not foul Inside 8 m arc Attack to nearest hash, defender 4 m behind, clear the 8 m of all players, GK may clear back into goal if she did not foul

Fouls Minor Covering Empty stick check Warding Hand ball Squeeze the head of the crosse Body ball Illegal use of the crosse

Fouls Minor Illegal draw Illegal crosse Resumption of play Improper equipment Illegal substitution Delay of game Illegal reentry Illegal time out

Fouls - restarts Minor Outside the 12 m fan Spot of the foul, all players 4 m away Inside the 12 m fan Ball to attack on the 12 m fan nearest to the spot of the foul, all players 4 m away, Indirect free position

Fouls Goal Circle No Deputy allowed – youth rules No follow through allowed – youth rules Defense Attack on 12 along Goal Line Extended, defense 4 m behind - Indirect Attack GK clears from goal circle, all players 4 m away from goal circle

Fouls Team Attack Immediate whistle Ball to nearest defender no closer than 8 m from the goal circle Attack with ball 4 m behind Nearest attack to restraining line back on side

Fouls Team Defense Held whistle Allow defense to correct Outside CSA or below GLE Ball at spot of foul, no closer than 8 m to goal circle, nearest defender 4 m behind, nearest defender to restraining line back on side

Fouls Team Defense Inside CSA and above GLE Attack at center of the 12 m fan, nearest defender 4 m behind, nearest defender to the restraining line back on side, clear the penalty lane Additional major/minor fouls – what to do?