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DETAILS FOR NEW AND RETURNING OFFICIALS

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Registration 2020 Boys Level 2 Returning Youth Officials (14 to 18 year olds)-- Exeter, NH

Boys Level 2 Returning Officials Training -- Seacoast School of Technology Exeter, NH 03833 March 8th, 2020 9am to noon

Attendance is limited to officials with 1 year of experience or more.

Returning US Lacrosse Youth Officials must attend this training to be eligible to officiate games in 2020.

Attendance is mandatory. Additional cost: Must register with US Lacrosse as an "Official".

Opened: 11/01/2019 Closes: 03/08/2020 Open to: Boys & Girls In Grades: 1 to 13 for 2019-20 School year

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2020 Boys Level 2 Returning Youth Officials (19 years old or older)-- Exeter, NH

Boys Level 2 Returning Officials Training -- Seacoast School of Technology 40 Linden Street Exeter, NH 03833 March 8th, 2020 9am to noon

Attendance is limited to officials with 1 year of experience or more. Returning US Lacrosse Youth Officials must attend this training to be eligible to officiate games in 2020. Attendance is mandatory.

Additional cost: Must register with US Lacrosse as an "Official". Opened: 11/01/2019 Closes: 02/29/2020 Open to: Men & Women born between: 01/01/1950 and 01/01/2000

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2020 Exeter Site -- Girls New Youth Officials 18 and Under

To become a Girls youth lacrosse official you must be at least 15 years old by April 1, 2020 (adults are welcome) and be prepared to complete the following items:

Register with US Lacrosse as an official (this might require a phone call to US Lacrosse membership department at 410-235-6882 X102.

Take the following on-line official’s introductory course before the classroom sessions begin.

Bring completion certificate to the 1st class. This is found on the US Lacrosse web site at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Girls Lacrosse Rules On-line Course.

Attend classroom session (see choices below)

Take the 2 on-line, open book, exams and pass with an 85% or better. Exams are found at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Annual On-line Rules Exams, log in using the UN & PW you created when registering with US Lacrosse, then choose Catalog, Officials, then Women’s game.

The two exams are Girls – NFHS Girls Exam & Youth Girls Exam. This will be further explained in class. In late March or early April we will hold on-field training opportunities at locations to be determined. On-field training will involve new officials working 3 games in a row with experienced lacrosse officials.

Completion of the on-field training will enable new officials to begin accepting games. The 2020 season will begin on April 11, 2020.   All games during the season after the opening game will be played on Sundays. 

Rule Books and other classroom materials will be provided at the first classroom session.

Go to www.NHYLA.org, click the Register on-line button on the left under Home, choose the training dates that will work for you and Begin Registration.  Guardian information will need to be provided for applicants 18 years of age and younger.  Class size will be limited to 25 students per location, with a minimum of 10 students.

Girls Lacrosse Officials Training – Seacoast School of Technology, 40 Linden Street, Exeter, NH Sunday March 1, 2020 -- 9:00am to 3:00pm Sunday March 8, 2020 -- 9:00am To 3:00pm ​ Attendance is mandatory.

Additional cost: Must register with US Lacrosse as an "Official" and a full uniform will be required for the on-field training portion which is currently scheduled for Sunday's in late March.  Opened: 11/01/2019 Closes: 03/08/2020 Open to: Boys & Girls In Grades: 7 to 13 for 2019-20 School year

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2020 Exeter Site -- Girls New Youth Officials 19 and Over To become a Girls youth lacrosse official you must be at least 15 years old by April 1, 2020 (adults are welcome) and be prepared to complete the following items:

Register with US Lacrosse as an official (this might require a phone call to US Lacrosse membership department at 410-235-6882 X102.

Take the following on-line official’s introductory course before the classroom sessions begin. Bring completion certificate to the 1st class. This is found on the US Lacrosse web site at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Girls Lacrosse Rules On-line Course.

Attend classroom session (see choices below) Take the 2 on-line, open book, exams and pass with an 85% or better.  Exams are found at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Annual On-line Rules Exams, log in using the UN & PW you created when registering with US Lacrosse, then choose Catalog, Officials, then Women’s game.

The two exams are Girls – NFHS Girls Exam & Youth Girls Exam. This will be further explained in class. In late March or early April we will hold on-field training opportunities at locations to be determined. On-field training will involve new officials working 3 games in a row with experienced lacrosse officials. Completion of the on-field training will enable new officials to begin accepting games. The 2020 season will begin on April 11, 2020. All games during the season after the opening game will be played on Sundays.

Rule Books and other classroom materials will be provided at the first classroom session. Go to www.NHYLA.org, click the Register on-line button on the left under Home, chose the training dates that will work for you and Begin Registration. Guardian information will need to be provided for applicants 18 years of age and younger. Class size will be limited to 25 students per location, with a minimum of 10 students.

Girls Lacrosse Officials Training – Seacoast School of Technology, 40 Linden Street, Exeter, NH Sunday March 1, 2020 -- 9:00am to 3:00pm Sunday March 8, 2020 -- 9:00am To 3:00pm ​ Attendance is mandatory.

Additional cost: Must register with US Lacrosse as an "Official" and a full uniform will be required for the on-field training portion, which is currently scheduled for Sunday's in late March.   Opened: 11/01/2019   Closes: 03/08/2020 Open to: Men & Women born between: 01/01/1950 and 04/01/1999

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2020 Girls Junior Returning Youth Officials (14 to 18 year olds)-- Exeter, NH

Girls Junior Returning Officials Training -- Seacoast School of Technology, Exeter, NH March 8th, 2020 9am to noon

Attendance is limited to officials with 1 year of experience or more. Returning US Lacrosse Youth Officials must attend this training to be eligible to officiate games in 2020 Attendance is mandatory. 

Additional cost: Must register with US Lacrosse as an "Official". Opened: 11/01/2019 Closes: 04/07/2020 Open to: Boys & Girls In Grades: 1 to 13 for 2019-20 School year

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2020 Girls Junior Returning Youth Officials (19 years old or older)-- Exeter, NH Girls Junior Returning Officials Training -- Seacoast School of Technology, Exeter, NH March 8th, 2020 9am to noon

Attendance is limited to officials with 1 year of experience or more.  Returning US Lacrosse Youth Officials must attend this training to be eligible to officiate games in 2019 Attendance is mandatory.

Additional cost: Must register with US Lacrosse as an "Official". Opened: 11/01/2019 Closes: 03/09/2020   Open to:  Men & Women born between: 01/01/1950 and 01/01/1998

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2020 Londonderry Site -- Boys New Youth Officials 18 and Under To become a Boy’s youth lacrosse official you must be at least 15 years old by April 1, 2020 (adults are welcome) and be prepared to complete the following items:  Register with US Lacrosse as an official (in the past this has required a phone call to US Lacrosse membership department at 410-235-6882 X102.

Take the following on-line official’s introductory course before the classroom sessions begin. Bring completion certificate to the 1st class.  This is found on the US Lacrosse web site at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Boys Lacrosse Rules On-line Course. Attend classroom session (see choices below)

Take the 2 on-line, open book, exams and pass with an 85% or better. Exams are found at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Annual On-line Rules Exams, log in using the UN & PW you created when registering with US Lacrosse, then choose Catalog, Officials, then Men’s game. The two exams are Boys – NFHS Boys Exam & USL Youth Boys Exam. This will be further explained in class. In late March or early April we will hold on-field training opportunities at locations to be determined. On-field training will involve new officials working 3 games in a row with experienced lacrosse officials. Completion of the on-field training will enable new officials to begin accepting games. The 2020 season will begin on April 11, 2020. All games during the season after the opening game will be played on Sundays.

Rule Books and other classroom materials will be provided at the first classroom session. Go to www.NHYLA.org, click the Register on-line button on the left under Home, chose the training dates that will work for you and Begin Registration. Guardian information will need to be provided for applicants 18 years of age and younger.  Class size will be limited to 25 students per location, with a minimum of 10 students.

Boys Level 1 New Youth Officials Training – Londonderry, NH Thursday nights: Jan 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and March 5, 2020

Londonderry High School -- enter the first night and follow the Lacrosse arrows to the classroom. 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Attendance is mandatory.

Additional cost: Must register with US Lacrosse as an "Official" and a full uniform will be required for the on-field training portion which is currently scheduled for Sunday's in late March. Opened: 11/01/2019 Closes: 02/01/2020 Open to: Boys & Girls In Grades: 6 to 13 for 2019-20 School year

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2020 Londonderry Site -- Boys New Youth Officials 19 and Over To become a Boy’s youth lacrosse official you must be at least 15 years old by April 1, 2020 (adults are welcome) and be prepared to complete the following items: Register with US Lacrosse as an official (in the past this has required a phone call to US Lacrosse membership department at 410-235-6882 X102.

Take the following on-line official’s introductory course before the classroom sessions begin. Bring completion certificate to the 1st class. This is found on the US Lacrosse web site at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Boys Lacrosse Rules On-line Course. Attend classroom session (see choices below) Take the 2 on-line, open book, exams and pass with an 85% or better. Exams are found at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Annual On-line Rules Exams, log in using the UN & PW you created when registering with US Lacrosse, then choose Catalog, Officials, then Men’s game.

The two exams are Boys – NFHS Boys Exam & USL Youth Boys Exam. This will be further explained in class. In late March or early April we will hold on-field training opportunities at locations to be determined. On-field training will involve new officials working 3 games in a row with experienced lacrosse officials. Completion of the on-field training will enable new officials to begin accepting games. The 2020 season will begin on April 11, 2020. All games during the season after the opening game will be played on Sundays.

Rule Books and other classroom materials will be provided at the first classroom session. Go to www.NHYLA.org, click the Register on-line button on the left under Home, chose the training dates that will work for you and Begin Registration. Guardian information will need to be provided for applicants 18 years of age and younger. Class size will be limited to 25 students per location with a minimum of 10 students. Boys Level 1 New Youth Officials Training – Londonderry, NH Thursday nights: Jan 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and March 5, 2020 Londonderry High School -- enter the first night and follow the Lacrosse arrows to the classroom. 6:00pm to 8:30pm Attendance is mandatory. Additional cost: Must register with US Lacrosse as an "Official" and a full uniform will be required for the on-field training portion which is currently scheduled for Sunday's in late March. Opened: 11/01/2019 Closes: 02/01/2020 Open to: Men & Women born between: 01/01/1950 and 04/01/1999

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2020 Londonderry Site -- Girls New Youth Officials 18 and Under To become a Girl’s youth lacrosse official you must be at least 15 years old by April 1, 2020 (adults are welcome) and be prepared to complete the following items: Register with US Lacrosse as an official (in the past this has required a phone call to US Lacrosse membership department at 410-235-6882 X102. Take the following on-line official’s introductory course before the classroom sessions begin. Bring completion certificate to the 1st class. This is found on the US Lacrosse web site at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Girls Lacrosse Rules On-line Course. Attend classroom session (see choices below) Take the 2 on-line, open book, exams and pass with an 85% or better. Exams are found at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Annual On-line Rules Exams, log in using the UN & PW you created when registering with US Lacrosse, then choose Catalog, Officials, then Women’s game. The two exams are Girls – NFHS Girls Exam & Youth Girls Exam. This will be further explained in class. In late March or early April we will hold on-field training opportunities at locations to be determined. On-field training will involve new officials working 3 games in a row with experienced lacrosse officials. Completion of the on-field training will enable new officials to begin accepting games. The 2020 season will begin on April 11, 2020. All games during the season after the opening game will be played on Sundays. Rule Books and other classroom materials will be provided at the first classroom session. Go to www.NHYLA.org, click the Register on-line button on the left under Home, chose the training dates that will work for you and Begin Registration. Guardian information will need to be provided for applicants 18 years of age and younger. Class size will be limited to 25 students per location with a minimum of 10 students.

Girls Level 1 New Youth Officials Training – Londonderry, NH Thursday nights: Jan 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and March 5, 2020 Londonderry High School -- enter the first night and follow the Lacrosse arrows to the classroom. 6:00pm to 8:30pm Attendance is mandatory. Additional cost: Must register with US Lacrosse as an "Official" and a full uniform will be required for the on-field training portion which is currently scheduled for Sunday's in late March. Opened: 11/01/2019 Closes: 02/01/2020 Open to: Boys & Girls In Grades: 7 to 13 for 2019-20 School year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2020 Londonderry Site -- Girls New Youth Officials 19 and Over To become a Girl’s youth lacrosse official you must be at least 15 years old by April 1, 2020 (adults are welcome) and be prepared to complete the following items: Register with US Lacrosse as an official (in the past this has required a phone call to US Lacrosse membership department at 410-235-6882 X102.

Take the following on-line official’s introductory course before the classroom sessions begin. Bring completion certificate to the 1st class. This is found on the US Lacrosse web site at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Girls Lacrosse Rules On-line Course. Attend classroom session (see choices below) Take the 2 on-line, open book, exams and pass with an 85% or better. Exams are found at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Annual On-line Rules Exams, log in using the UN & PW you created when registering with US Lacrosse, then choose Catalog, Officials, then Women’s game.

The two exams are Girls – NFHS Girls Exam & Youth Girls Exam. This will be further explained in class. In late March or early April we will hold on-field training opportunities at locations to be determined. On-field training will involve new officials working 3 games in a row with experienced lacrosse officials. Completion of the on-field training will enable new officials to begin accepting games. The 2020 season will begin on April 11, 2020. All games during the season after the opening game will be played on Sundays. Rule Books and other classroom materials will be provided at the first classroom session. Go to www.NHYLA.org, click the Register on-line button on the left under Home, chose the training dates that will work for you and Begin Registration. Guardian information will need to be provided for applicants 18 years of age and younger. Class size will be limited to 25 students per location, with a minimum of 10 students.

 

Girls Level 1 New Youth Officials Training – Londonderry, NH Thursday nights: Jan 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and March 5, 2020 Londonderry High School -- enter the first night and follow the Lacrosse arrows to the classroom. 6:00pm to 8:30pm Attendance is mandatory.

Additional cost: Must register with US Lacrosse as an "Official" and a full uniform will be required for the on-field training portion which is currently scheduled for Sunday's in late March. Opened: 11/01/2019 Closes: 02/01/2020 Open to: Men & Women born between: 01/01/1950 and 04/01/1999 2020 Wolfeboro Site -- Boys New Youth Officials 19 and Over To become a Boy’s youth lacrosse official you must be at least 15 years old by April 1, 2020 (adults are welcome) and be prepared to complete the following items: Register with US Lacrosse as an official (in the past this has required a phone call to US Lacrosse membership department at 410-235-6882 X102.

Take the following on-line official’s introductory course before the classroom sessions begin. Bring completion certificate to the 1st class. This is found on the US Lacrosse web site at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Boys Lacrosse Rules On-line Course. Attend classroom session (see choices below) Take the 2 on-line, open book, exams and pass with an 85% or better. Exams are found at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Annual On-line Rules Exams, log in using the UN & PW you created when registering with US Lacrosse, then choose Catalog, Officials, then Men’s game. The two exams are Boys – NFHS Boys Exam & USL Youth Boys Exam. This will be further explained in class.

In late March or early April we will hold on-field training opportunities at locations to be determined. On-field training will involve new officials working 3 games in a row with experienced lacrosse officials. Completion of the on-field training will enable new officials to begin accepting games. The 2020 season will begin on April 11, 2020. All games during the season after the opening game will be played on Sundays. Rule Books and other classroom materials will be provided at the first classroom session. Go to www.NHYLA.org, click the Register on-line button on the left under Home, chose the training dates that will work for you and Begin Registration. Guardian information will need to be provided for applicants 18 years of age and younger. Class size will be limited to 25 students per location with a minimum of 10 students.

 

Boys Level 1 New Youth Officials Training – Wolfeboro, NH Sunday March 1, 2020 -- 9:00am to 3:00pm Sunday March 8, 2020 -- 9:00am to 3:00pm Kingswood Regional Middle School, 404 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 Attendance is mandatory.

Additional cost: Must register with US Lacrosse as an "Official" and a full uniform will be required for the on-field training portion which is currently scheduled for Sunday's in late March. Opened: 11/01/2019 Closes: 03/08/2020 Open to: Men & Women born between: 01/01/1950 and 04/01/1999

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2020 Wolfeboro Site --Boys New Youth Officials 18 and Under To become a Boy's youth lacrosse official you must be at least 15 years old by April 1, 2020 (adults are welcome) and be prepared to complete the following items: Register with US Lacrosse as an official (in the past this has required a phone call to US Lacrosse membership department at 410-235-6882 X102.

Take the following on-line official’s introductory course before the classroom sessions begin. Bring completion certificate to the 1st class. This is found on the US Lacrosse web site at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Boys Lacrosse Rules On-line Course. Attend classroom session (see choices below) Take the 2 on-line, open book, exams and pass with an 85% or better. Exams are found at uslacrosse.org then Officials, Officials Certification, Junior Officials Certification, then choose Annual On-line Rules Exams, log in using the UN & PW you created when registering with US Lacrosse, then choose Catalog, Officials, then Men’s game.

The two exams are Boys – NFHS Boys Exam & USL Youth Boys Exam. This will be further explained in class. In late March or early April we will hold on-field training opportunities at locations to be determined. On-field training will involve new officials working 3 games in a row with experienced lacrosse officials. Completion of the on-field training will enable new officials to begin accepting games. The 2020 season will begin on April 11, 2020. All games during the season after the opening game will be played on Sundays.

Rule Books and other classroom materials will be provided at the first classroom session. Go to www.NHYLA.org, click the Register on-line button on the left under Home, chose the training dates that will work for you and Begin Registration. Guardian information will need to be provided for applicants 18 years of age and younger. Class size will be limited to 25 students per location with a minimum of 10 students.

Boys Level 1 New Youth Officials Training – Wolfeboro, NH Sunday March 1, 2020 -- 9:00am to 3:00pm Sunday March 8, 2020 -- 9:00am To 3:00pm Kingswood Regional Middle School, 404 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 Attendance is mandatory. Additional cost: Must register with US Lacrosse as an "Official" and a full uniform will be required for the on-field training portion which is currently scheduled for Sunday's in late March. Opened: 11/01/2019 Closes: 03/08/2020 Open to: Boys & Girls In Grades: 6 to 13 for 2019-20 School year www.nhyla.org/Registration

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Wednesday, January 29 7:00 p.m. McConnell Center Senior Center Returning coach? Curious about the adventure of coaching youth lacrosse? Come one, come all. We will discuss requirements, time commitments, training and resources, and introduce those you could be working alongside. This meeting is for both sides of the house - boys, girls, plus MINIs. Questions: boys side, call Michael Gallipo at 531-9707 Girls or MINIs questions: Lisa Stacy at 767-3290

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This just in: Seacoast United is having a 6-week session at the facility in York. Houlaganlacrosse.com/registration for more info.

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To all interested in becoming a boy's or girl’s lacrosse official To become a boys lacrosse official you must be 15 years of age or older by April 1st, become a member of US Lacrosse with an Official designation (officials membership expires on September 30th of each year), pass all required test with an 85% or better, and attend ALL required training sessions. Training includes 12 hours of classroom training and an additional 3 hours of on-field training. New youth officials, once approved, must market themselves to local youth programs in order to secure youth games to officiate. Each year returning officials must attend a 1 day (3 hours) Rules Interpretation meeting and pass all required test with an 85% or better in order to recertify for the upcoming year. Cost includes an annual fee of $75 for new officials and $65 for returning youth officials. New youth officials are also responsible for purchasing the correct uniform and equipment required by all lacrosse officials. Uniform and equipment specifics will be outlined in class. There will be 2 options for the classroom trainings in 2019. The 1st option will be 5 -- 2.5 hour classroom sessions in the Londonderry area on weeknights in February and March. The 2nd classroom option will be in the Wolfeboro area on 2 Sundays – 9am to 3pm in March. Attendance at all classroom sessions (either weeknights or both Sundays) is mandatory. On field training opportunities will be held on Sundays in late March and early April. Dates, times, and locations for classroom and on-field trainings will be posted on the www.nhyla.org web site once finalized. Registration will take place in early November on the NHYLA web site. Click on Home then Officials Registration on the drop down menu. If you have further questions please contact me at wdemers@comcast.net or call at 603-778-8411. Wayne Wayne M. Demers NHYLA Youth Officials Coordinator 603-778-8411 wdemers@comcast.net

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REGISTRATION for 2020 is OPEN! Please keep an eye out for off-season opportunities to get a stick in your hand. Shortly, we will release the dates and locations for indoor practices. We will likely begin in early March. There is always room for kids new to lacrosse or to welcome back players who stepped away to play Cocheco Lacrosse this season. Spread the word! Early Bird discount ends in one month - February 8.

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Registration will open shortly. ~~~ REFEREE TRAINING: OPTION 1) is 5 Thursday nights starting January 30, 6:00-8:30 (both boys and girls games). OPTION 2) 2 Sundays, March 1 and 8 from 9:00-3:00 (BOYS game in Wolfeboro -- GIRLS game in Exeter) Must be at least 15 by April 1, but open to all adults to work as Youth referees. ~~~ DICK's SPORTING GOODS days: -February 15 +16 and March 28 + 29. ~~~ NHYLA SEASON will open Saturday, April 11 (Easter weekend) with the Festival on June 14 + 15 ~~~ SAYLL SEASON will open Saturday, April 18 and run for 6 weeks excepting Memorial Day

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The following video was produced by US Lacrosse to explain the updated GIRLS rules for 2019.  The presentation will cover lots of basics, so it is 45-minutes long, but you can skip around to specific chapters as you wish.  Of course, it won't hurt to watch it all the way through.  As with any topic, repitition can be helpful in building your LaxIQ!

Please, be very careful while you're on YouTube as there are LOTS of great videos!  If this weather pattern keeps up, we're liable to get more time watching film than actual field time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u06l8t-kmEU

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https://devzone.positivecoach.org/resource/video/why-its-important-play-other-kids-are-same-age

 

This Positive Coaching group provides a variety of podcasts available for whatever aspect of sports and life interests you.  Here is one on the benefits of having your player stay with their grade level teams.  Check out some others, too.

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GIRLS must have:

Girl's stick

eye cage

mouth guard, neither white nor clear

uniform (supplied by Cocheco)

cleats

 

BOYS must have:

Boy's stick

Helmet

mouth guard, neither white nor clear

shoulder pads

elbow pads

gloves (with a gauntlet to protect their wrists)

protective cup

uniform (supplied by Cocheco)

cleats

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Girls
Grades 1/2 or 8U - Short Field		Grades 3/4 or 10U – Short Field
Players – 7 versus 7 of which one can be a goalie.   Goals may not be upside down		Players – 7 versus 7 of which one can be a goalie.   Goals may not be upside down
Field – 60-70 yds by 30-40 yds.  (roughly half of regulation)		Field – 60-70 yds by 30-40 yds. (roughly half of regulation)
Halves start with draw – after a goal, the team that was scored on gets the ball on the goal line extended.  All players 4m away.		Halves start with draw – after goal, draw Three players allowed at draw.  All others to be below 8m arc until after possession.
Markings – Goal Circle, Goal line, 8m arc and Center line – used as restraining line with one back (plus goalie)  *some fields will have a draw circle		Markings – Goal Circle, Goal line, 8m arc and Center line – used as restraining line with one back (plus goalie)  *some fields will have a draw circle
Regulation or soft ball.  Eyewear and mouthguard required.		Regulation or soft ball.  Eyewear and mouthguard required.
Goals – 4x4 OR 6’ by 6’		Goals – 4 x 4' OR  6’ by 6’
20-minute halves, running time; No OT		20-minute halves, running time; No OT
Two time outs per game		Two time outs per game
No scoreboard; ref keeps time		No scoreboard; ref keeps time
One Pass Rule (at least)		One Pass Rule (at least)
Cards are not used.  Player might be asked to leave field briefly (for coach discussion) and be replaced. NO CONTACT.  Intentional or dangerous contact and unsporting conduct are major fouls and player is off field for short time and replaced.		Carded Players might leave field (for coach discussion) and must be replaced.    NO CONTACT – excessive contact cardable
One official required, two recommended. One coach may be on the field for coaching,		One officials required, two recommended. Coach on field if lots of newbies.  Cover in pre-game meeting.
Youth Rules a. Contested ball by two players only.  Third player results in ball being awarded by alternate possession b. 1 on 1 defense only c. 3-seconds closely guarded results in a turnover d. Players may not kick the ball nor cover the ball.  Flicking is allowed, but cross must be vertical.		Youth Rules a. Contested ball by two players only.  Third player results in ball being awarded by alternate possession b. 1 on 1 defense only  c. 3-seconds closely guarded results in a turnover d. Players may not kick the ball nor cover the ball.  Flicking is allowed, but cross must be vertical.

 

Girls
	12U		14U
	Players – 12 versus 12 including Goalie		Players – 12 versus 12 including Goalie
	Field – Regulation:  60-70' x 90-100'		Field – Regulation:  60-70' x 90-100'
	Markings – All Standard HS, including draw circle with line, 8 arc and 12m fan		Markings – All Standard HS, including draw circle with line, 8 arc and 12m fan
	Modified checking		Modified checking
	Offsides:  5 players behind line when ball in offensive end, 4 players behind when ball is in defensive end.		Offsides:  5 players behind line when ball in offensive end, 4 players behind when ball is in defensive end.
	Halves start with draw – after goal, draw.  Mercy Rule Applies at 4 goals. Players below restraining line may not cross until possession is established.		Halves start with draw – after goal, draw.  Mercy Rule Applies at 4 goals. Players below restraining line may not cross until possession is established.
	Regulation ball.  Eyewear and mouthguard required.		Regulation ball.  Eyewear and mouthguard required.
	Goals – as high school 6’ by 6’		Goals – as high school 6’ by 6’
	One Pass Rule		No Pass Rule
	25-minute halves, running time Two (2) three-minute sudden death overtimes.		25-minute halves, stopped time only for last two minutes Two (2) three-minute sudden death overtimes.
	Two time outs per game		Two time outs per game
	Two officials required		Two officials required for full field; one must be adult-rated or above.
	Keep score using time keeper and score keeper at table		Keep score using time keeper and score keeper at table
	Carded Player leaves field.  Team plays short 2 minutes for yellow and duration of game for red.		Carded Player leaves field. Team plays short 2 minutes for yellow and duration of game for red.
	Players may kick the ball to move, but not to score.		Players may kick the ball.

 

4.3.2. Pass Rule only applies to 8U, 10U, and 12U.  One attempted pass is required after the ball and the ball carrier completely cross their respective offensive restraining line before a shot can be taken at the goal.  An additional pass is not required until the ball leaves the offensive side of the field beyond the restraining line.  If a shot is taken before the pass is attempted, it is considered a goal circle violation and the ball is awarded to the goal keeper.

 

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Women's Lacrosse Headgear FAQs

Points of Emphasis

• The use of headgear is optional in girls' and women's lacrosse.
• Any headgear used after January 1, 2017 must meet the ASTM standard, F3137.
• The ASTM standard, F3137, is a performance standard, not a design standard.
• Product designs will likely vary from one manufacturer to another.
• Products must provide full coverage of the head.
• Products must be worn with required ASTM women’s lacrosse eyewear.
• There must be marking on both the packaging and product that states that the headgear conforms to ASTM standard F3137.

What does the standard mean?
The ASTM standard is the first-ever performance standard for women’s lacrosse headgear, developed to help reduce impact forces associated with stick and ball contact in women’s lacrosse.

Will the new headgear prevent concussions?
The headgear standard was developed to decrease ball- and stick-to-head impact force. No headgear or helmet in any sport has been proven to prevent concussions.

Is the use of headgear required?
No. Headgear remains optional in the US Lacrosse Youth Rule Book and in the USL/NFHS Rule Book.

When will this headgear be available?
Headgear products have begun to be available in the marketplace, as of September 2016. US Lacrosse has created an online listing for headgear models that have submitted a passing report in compliance with ASTM standard F3137.

What does this mean for the 2016 season?
During the remainder of 2016, both current soft headgear allowable under the 2016 rules and any headgear that meets the ASTM standard will be legal for play. US Lacrosse encourages parents, program administrators and athletic directors to contact the manufacturer of gear already purchased for information on compliance to the new standard.

Will the new headgear be soft?
ASTM standard F3137 is not a soft headgear standard and the standard itself makes no mention of the word "soft." However, the testing protocol does require that the product meets a certain flexibility to insure that players who are wearing the product do not injure those who are not.

How much will the new headgear products cost?
Products vary in cost and design. Please contact the headgear manufacturers for more information.

What will the headgear look like?
The ASTM standard requires the headgear to fully cover the head, thus precluding the use of head band type products currently used by some players. All headgear must be worn with required eyewear, and some headgear models have integrated eyewear. The standard has two options, allowing manufacturers to make their headgear with eyewear implemented or a product that is compatible with various eyewear products currently on the market.

For further inquiries, please contact Caitlin Kelley, Women's Game Senior Manager at US Lacrosse, at .

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Being familiar with these increases your LaxIQ and will greatly increase your enjoyment of every game.

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