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

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

3. 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

4. CWLOA
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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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 yds.) with limited field markings. Regulation or Modified pocket. U9 – 7 Field Players. Goalkeeper optional. Plays on a Short Field (60–70 yds. x yds.) with limited field markings. Regulation or Modified pocket.

11. 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)

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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
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

19. 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.

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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)

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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.

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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

35. Fouls Minor Fouls Major Fouls Goal Circle Fouls Teams Fouls
Misconduct Fouls

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. (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.

43. 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

44. (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

45. 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

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

47. 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

48. 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.

49. 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

50. 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

51. 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.

52. 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

53. 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

54. 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)

55. 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)

56. 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

57. 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

58. 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

59. 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

60. Officials Mechanics T T T L L L

61. Officials Mechanics Quadrants/Tangents

62. 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

63. 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

64. 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.

65. 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

66. 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

67. 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

68. 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

69. 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

70. 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

71. 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

72. 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

73. 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

74. 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

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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
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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
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77. 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.
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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.
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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
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80. 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.
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81. 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.
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