Indoor lacrosse uses standard field lacrosse rules and has four quarters like field lacrosse. The canam lacrosse league operates as a member of the canadian lacrosse association or cla. With the continued uncertainty regarding covid19 and public health orders, chilliwack minor lacrosse will be taking a different approach to registration for the 2021 season. The canam league consists of eight different teams spanning throughout the state of new york. Us lacrosse unveils box lacrosse rules, our job is to grow. Mar 09, 2021 since 2014, the onondaga redhawks of the canam have been my summer box team. Canadian lacrosse association these official rules of mens field lacrosse were approved for the 20 playing season. To oversee the sport, the montreal lacrosse club initiated efforts to create a national governing body giving birth to the national lacrosse association.
It has its own rules independent of traditional field lacrosse. Covid19 coronavirus statement from the alberta lacrosse association. Us box lacrosse association usboxla rule and situational book 2017. The document, which regulates usboxlasanctioned game play that all members must adhere to, is considered the safest and most structured set of rules governing the game of box lacrosse in the united states today. This means that the referees have the final say on all matters pertaining to the game. Tyke rules cla rule book, appendix e, option l no shot clock ala rule the stick shall measure no longer than 40 101. The box lacrosse rule and situation handbook is produced by the cla officiating sector in conjunction with the cla coaching sector and the box sector. Section 1 the playing field january 2019 cla 3 section 1 the playing field rule 1 dimensions 1. To apply to become an official, please mark the referee checkbox during player registration or contact our head referee to apply directly. Box lacrosse, to which we as a nation have uniquely stayed committed, comprises the major part of the canadian lacrosse scene. Box lacrosse, also known as boxla, box, or indoor lacrosse, is an indoor version of lacrosse. Officials resources canadian lacrosse association pointstreak.
Minor officials are there to assist the referees in their duties, and are required to defer to the referees judgment. Lacrosse has a long history of existence in canada. Forearm across chest, then point in direction of possession. Solid black pants with pockets large enough to fit a lacrosse ball sweats and joggers are not acceptable black running shoes. Cla female rules 2021 season 2020 cla female box lacrosse rules refer to cla rulebook appendix h. Liability insurance is mandatory for all alberta lacrosse players, teams, coaches. Overandback called back over in the box rule book, i guess does this apply in all. January 2015 box lacrosse rule and situation handbook page 154 modified canadian lacrosse association appendix h womens box rules note. Ontariocanadian lacrosse association rules shall be used with the following changes andor additions. We will be playing modified canadian lacrosse association youth rules for this session. The balls used in all matches shall conform to canadian lacrosse association standards and be approved. It is not available from the cla as an electronic document.
Mens field lacrosse officials resources more content. Why you have to buy a copy of the rule book as compared to being able to get it on line is a mystery to me. Notefor a copy of cla rules please see an executive member. Face offs will be standard over and backs will be called taking the ball into the offensive side of the floor and back to the defensive side 10 seconds to advance the ball to. Cana dian lacrosse association january 2019 box lacrosse rule and situation handbook acknowledgment the box lacrosse rule and situation handbook is produced by the cla officiating sector in conjunction with the cla coaching committee and the box sector. Current events listing, description of the sport and area teams.
Option l shall be used for all national championships. This is the update from the march 12 membership information release, ala is monitoring the covid19 virus status and recommendations from the government of canada and government of alberta. Although there are some minor rule variations in ontario, this link will take you to the canadian lacrosse association website and the rulebook. After the faceoff, the red team protest to the referees. The boards may consist of safety glass, plastic or wood and must be free from any. The box lacrosse rule and situation handbook 2011 is the governing rule book for box lacrosse in canada. Prior to any player or bench personnel taking the floor for an hla game, heshe must be registered with the hamilton lacrosse association. Lacrosse canada formerly the canadian lacrosse association is excited to share a new organization. The box shall be enclosed by a containment device or boards which shall be no less than 36. The box lacrosse rule and situation handbook is produced by the cla. Novice option l with the exception to follow option a for contact place and push. Coo, president canadian amateur lacrosse association april 12, 1926 revised january 1995 acknowledgements the canadian lacrosse association would like to thank.
The us box lacrosse association has released the sixth edition of the usboxla rule and situational book to members this week. Aug 01, 2019 a box league started here and i suspect well begin to see more box games in the future. The text herein was provided by the international lacrosse federation and is printed with their permission. The cla rule book is printed in odd numbered years the last one being 2007. In 1859, canadas parliament named it as the countrys national game. Timbits 8u lacrosse will practice within their local club. Section 1 the playing field 2 cla january 2011 section 1 the playing field rule 1 dimensions 1.
Where there is a conflict between the cla rule book and these special rules for tyke, then the tyke rules shall apply. Box lacrosse also known as boxla is the canadian version of indoor lacrosse played with 3 periods like hockey. Where there is a conflict between the cla rule book and these special rules for womens box, then the womens box rules shall apply. Option l the lacrosse stick a the players stick shall measure not more than 101. Lacrosse canadas national sport we believe that in lacrosse and hockey, our two national games, we have the best moral, physical and mental developers of any games known to the athletic world. The chair of officiating expresses his appreciation to the. We will start by offering an eight week winter development session during february and march. These approved rules, which are effective immediately, are the result of a collaborative effort during. Minimum years of age to referee must be years old in the calendar year class sizes limited to 25 students, and staggered start times for the bigger clinics.
The interpretations contained in the appendix of this book. Clacanadas national sport greater montreal lacrosse news. Go to box lacrosse skill cards cla professional development coachs manual coaching pathway coaching requirements coaching workbook goaltender. Novice option l with the exception to follow option a for contact place and push peewee option x. The following sections can be found on page 17 and 18 of the rule book. Canadian lacrosse association officiating resources. Timbits 8u lacrosse will be played as per the canadian lacrosse association rule book option l.
This protected list includes the players on the teams previous season roster maximum 25 players, plus the 10 drafted first year juniors and selected jr. October 17, 2017 us lacrosse today announced a new set of standardized rules to govern indoor box lacrosse for both men and women at all levels of play from ages 6u and above. Ontariocanadian lacrosse association rules shall be used. Box lacrosse shall be played in an area called a box. Head coach of the 2019 canadian mens box lacrosse team, glenn clark, has been awarded the 2020 petrocanada coaching excellence. Here is the quick overview of the field lacrosse player call up rules. Cla rules option x the playing surface a games are to be played wide length in one of the attacking zones. These are modifications to the existing cla rules for box lacrosse. Place one foot on crease line and signal possession while blowing whistle. Us box lacrosse association usboxla rule and situational. After a ten minute rest, the teams will change ends and play twenty minute stop time periods, with a ten minute rest between each period, until a goal is scored sudden victory. Lacrosse canada formerly the canadian lacrosse association is excited to share a new organization name, logo and website. A traditional game played under the rules of the canadian lacrosse association consists of three periods of 20.
The 8u leagues play on tuesday and or thursday evenings. Face offs will be standard over and backs will be called taking the ball into the offensive side of the floor and back to the defensive side 10 seconds to advance the ball to the offensive side of the floor 30 second shot clock. Canadian lacrosse association january 2017 box lacrosse rule and situation handbook acknowledgment the box lacrosse rule and situation handbook is produced by the cla officiating sector in conjunction with the cla coaching committee and the box sector. Black csa approved helmet visor optional these items can be purchased through the alra once a 2021 season is confirmed. Langley times, february 12, 20 by black press media. Us lacrosse announces approved rules for box lacrosse nll. Field lacrosse rule book port coquitlam minor lacrosse. Website by ramp interactive alberta lacrosse referee association. Application submission does not guarantee selection. It utilizes a modified rule book taken from the field game. Where there is a conflict between the cla rule book a nd these special rules for tyke, then the minityke rules shall apply. In canadian lacrosse association play downs if the score is tied after the first overtime period, the game shall continue. After our initial experience, i have a few clarification questions. Rule supplements appear in the back of this rulebook as appendixes for youth 14u and below and masters 50 and above levels of play.
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