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Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League Rules 2003
(As revised November 2002 by the Competition Committee)

Rules of Play

• Playing time will consist of (4)  -  (10) minute start/stop quarters for the U15, U13 and U11 age groups. (MBYLL)

• Overtime will be played upon unanimous agreement of both coaches & referee, and will only be played as one  (4) minute sudden-death period. (MBYLL)

• All helmets must be NOCSAE approved lacrosse helmets. Any offending helmet must be removed from play, and the referee has the final say on all helmets. (MBYLL/USLYC)

• Long sticks will not be permitted at the U13 or U11 age level. (MBYLL)

• Substitutions will be allowed on all out of bounds (sideline/ end line) for the U13 and U11 age levels only. (MBYLL)

• There will be two timeouts per half per team. (USLYC)

• If any team gains a FIVE-goal lead; the trailing team MUST receive the ball at midfield without a face off.  Face offs resume when the margin returns to four goals. (MBYLL)

• There will be no 10-second rule used during play or the 2-minute stalling rule.
  Exception: The 2 minute rule will be used in the fourth quarter for the U15 age group. The offensive team in possession must keep the ball in the offensive box during the last two minutes of the game if they are ahead of the opponent. (MBYLL)

• Poke checks will be permitted with proper intent of contact of opposing stick and/or gloves. (USLYC)

• There will be no take out checks at any age level.
  Example: Any hit with or without possession that has the intent of injuring or putting the opponent on the ground. (USLYC)

• There will be no body checking for U11 players per the US Lacrosse Youth Council Rules for U11 and U9 play. Players should play the ball not the man when it is loose. When defending a player in possession with the ball, the defender should use no more than equal pressure to prevent progress. (USLYC)

• One coach will be allowed and encouraged to be on the field at all times in any U11 game.  The purpose is to be instructional without yelling from the sidelines. (MBYLL)

• The home team should schedule a certified referee for all contests with MBYLL teams. If a scheduled referee fails to show, the coaches agree on how to proceed or reschedule. Coaches should consider the potential liability issues of proceeding with a game without certified officials. Towns should try to have a parent take the youth official certification course to cover these instances.

• Uniforms must conform to NCAA standard jerseys with 6” numbers in front and 8” numbers in back. Programs with existing non-compliant jerseys should make the necessary changes at the next possible opportunity.
   

Age and Eligibility:       

• U11 (Born on or after 1/1/92)

• U13 (Born on or after 1/1/90)

• U15 (Born on or after 1/1/88)

 Age Certification: All teams must submit a roster with name, grade and date of birth to the designated regional director at least one week prior to the beginning of the season.