MODIFIED BOYS LACROSSE

National Federation rules

Game Conditions
1.   A minimum of two nights rest between contests.
2.   The maximum number of contests shall be 10.
3.   Time Interval:  Unless extenuating circumstances arise, it is recommended that no more than two contests should be scheduled per week.  There shall not be more than three contests played per calendar week.  Contests may be played with only one night rest three times per season for rescheduling purposes only.

Equipment
     a.  All players, including the goalkeeper shall wear all protective equipment.

     b.  Properly fitted equipment of good quality is mandatory for safe participation in lacrosse.

     c.  The essential protective equipment must include a lacrosse helmet with a face mask (NOCSAE approved), lacrosse arm guards, lacrosse shoulder pads, lacrosse gloves, and a mouthpiece.  The goalkeeper must wear a chest protector and throat protector.

     d.  Only sneakers or shoes with molded soles and molded cleats are permitted in the modified program. Shoes with metal posts or spikes are not permitted in any modified sport.

     e.  Face masks for lacrosse competition must have a center bar.

     f.  With the exception of the goalkeeper's stick, there  shall be no rule restriction on the length of the stick in modified lacrosse providing the stick falls between 40-72 inches.

     g.  Modified lacrosse players are exempt from the uniform outer clothing and helmet color regulations.

Game Rules
1.  The length of quarters shall be nine minutes. (revised 5/22/03)

2.  A team shall be permitted five time-out periods per game.

3.  A one-arm swing with a stick, whether contact is made or not, shall be considered a personal foul: slashing. This includes the over-the-head "Indian Check".

4.  There is no such call as a "Brush" in the modified program. Contact between stick and helmet is a personal foul.

5.  Contact with the ball is not allowed by any offensive players when the ball is loose in the crease.

6.  Body checking is allowed only against a player who is in possession of the ball.

7.  The 10 second rule is eliminated.

8.  A substitution is allowed when the ball goes out of bounds over the end line.

9.  If a goalkeeper is given a penalty; he may remain in the game and the in-home shall serve the penalty.

10.  Modified lacrosse players will be exempt from color requirements for sweat pants (NFHS 2003) and helmets (NFHS 2004)

11.  Two overtime periods of two minutes are to be played in the event the game is a tie; and no sudden death is to be allowed.    

Section XI Rules

B Level Program - Five Period Format
The five period format is mandated for all B level teams in boys lacrosse except for those teams which have opted to be scheduled in regulation contest devices. The extra quarter format for extra participation is not an option for the B level program in Section XI.

Following are the conditions of this program:

1.  Only B level teams may participate.

2.  Teams shall be divided into two squads of equal numbers and UNEQUAL ability.

3.  Coaches must exchange rosters prior to every contest.

4.  One squad will play the first and third periods and the other squad will play the second and fourth periods.  All players are eligible for the fifth period.

5.  All points scored count.

6.  Teams having the minimum number of 26 players are obligated to play five periods (unless on austerity) provided their opponents also meet the minimum number requirements.

7.  If teams have fewer than 26 players but still can field two full teams, those teams may opt to play five periods. (If substitutes are used, note #8.)

8.  No player may play in more than three periods of a five period contest.

9.  There is no half-time when five periods are played.

10.  Mercy rule:  The clock will go to running time in the beginning of the fourth period if one of the teams is ahead by 10 goals or more.  The clock will stop on all whistles when the differential goes below 10 goals.

11.  Extra compensation forms presented by the officials must be signed by the home coach.

12.  Each coach is requested to make a notation on the rating card verifying the extra compensation for the officials.

B Level Program - Four Quarters/Regulation Contest
When austerity or insufficient numbers of players dictate that five periods cannot be played at the B level, the following conditions are applicable:

1.  The five period format does not have to be utilized.
2.  There is a halftime.
3.  Extra quarters may not be played.
4.  Mercy rule: See #10 above.