Updated June 26, 2007

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Every team will play three to four games. Each game will consist of two eighteen-minute halves.  There are no playoffs (this tournament is a celebration of the game).  There is absolutely no contact!   Certified referees will be used for the seventeen and fifteen games. The eleven and thirteen games will be refereed by festival certified referees. All teams are encouraged enjoy the festival activities during there two day experience. This will be an excellent opportunity for athletes from numerous teams and locales to play together and continue to showcase their abilities.

11u and 13u

• National HS Federation rules apply
• NO body checks and cross checking
• 2 officials per field
• 10 on 10 full field
• The games will consist of two 20-minute running time halves. Halftime is 3 minutes.
• Two timeouts per game (1 minute in length).
• Keep it in for the team ahead in last 2 minutes
• All penalties will be one or two minutes. The penalty will begin on official’s restart of play after penalty is called. Penalties are running time. Field manager or referees on the field will keep penalty time.
• There is no 20-second clear rule for this age group.
• There is a face-off after every goal and at the beginning of each half
• Every player must have a mouth guard, shoulder pads, gloves, and helmet
• Any fighting or flagrant disrespect toward an official or any other person will result in expulsion for the remainder of the tournament. No Exceptions, No Refunds.

15u and 17u

• National HS Federation rules apply
• NO body checks and cross checking
• 2 officials per field
• 10 on 10 full field
• The games will consist of two 20-minute running time halves. Halftime is 3 minutes.
• Two timeouts per game (1 minute in length).
• Keep it in for the team ahead in last 2 minutes
• 20 second clearing rule and 10 second offense advancing rule are in effect
• Face-offs after each goal and the beginning of each half.
• All penalties will be one or two minutes. The penalty will begin on official’s restart of play after penalty is called. Penalties are running time. The field manager or referees will keep time.
• Every player must have a mouth guard, shoulder pads, gloves, and helmet
• Any fighting or flagrant disrespect toward an official or any other person will result in expulsion for the remainder of the tournament. No Exceptions, No Refunds.

Overall

• All participants (athletes, coaches, spectators) are required to adhere to the US Lacrosse Code of Conduct.  Click Here (pdf)
• Mouthguards, armpads, and shoulder pads on all players
• No player may compete for multiple teams.
• Any fighting or flagrant disrespect toward an official or any other person will result in expulsion for the remainder of the tournament. No Exceptions, No Refunds.
• We reserve the right to shorten games or cancel games due to inclement weather.
• Clean up your bench area and your team area.  Garbage cans will be located between both benches.