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GIRLS LAX COACHES INFORMATION
2006 MYLA REFEREE RULES INFORMATION
REFEREE FEES - They need to be paid prior to the start of a game.
Junior/Midget - $40.00 per referee if two referees show-up - each team pays one referee. $60.00 if only one referee shows-up - teams split the fee, each team pays the 1 referee $30.00
Lightning - $60.00 for one referee - teams split the fee, each team pays the referee $30.00
TIED GAMES
Junior/Midgets ONLY play off tied games unless Inclement weather or its too dark to play (referee calls game). (see rulebook p.28 #4-6)
INCLEMENT WEATHER
The home coach will notify the referees of any postponement at least two (2) hours before the game time. If the game is to be rescheduled, the coaches must first agree upon the new date and time and then notify the home team's Girls Program Director to get referees assigned.
FOUR GOAL RULE
Team A shoots and scores, Team A is now leading by 4 goals. Instead of a draw, Team B's Center will get the ball at the centerline. Team B's Center will face her goal. Team A's Center will be off to the side and ahead of Team B's Center, at a 45-degree angle and 4 meters away. All other players will be in standard "draw" formation. At the whistle, Team B's Center may run with, or pass the ball, she may NOT shoot until the ball has been "played". (Rulebook P.61)
DURATION OF PLAY
JUNIOR/MIDGET - Two 25 minute halves - running clock (except the last two minutes of each half)
Two time-outs per team per game inclusive of the "sudden death" overtime. Time-outs may be used at any stoppage of play, or if you are in possession of the ball. Either team may request time-out after a goal. Five-ten minute halftime, coaches and referees must agree to length.
LIGHTNING - Two 20 minute halves - running clock (except the last two minutes of each half)
Two time-outs per team per game at any stoppage of play, or if you are in possession of the ball. Either team may request time-out after a goal. Five-ten minute halftime, coaches and referees must agree to length.
IMPORTANT HOME GAME INFORMATION
*First game of the day - get field bag from St. Peter's Youth Center Blockhouse (End door)
*Last game of day - return field bag to St. Peter's Youth Center Blockhouse
GAME CLOCK/TIMING
*Two game clocks, one for Game Time and one for Time Outs/Penalties
*Game clock - two (2) 25 minute halves for Junior/Midget, 20 minutes for Lightning.
*Halftime - Find out what the halftime length will be and time it (5-10 minutes)
*Time outs - Each team is allowed two (2) timeouts per game, TO is 2 minutes in duration.
*Time outs - After a goal any team may call a time-out. Or, team A or B must be in possession of the ball in order for team A or B to call TO, when this occurs ALL players on both teams must stop, drop sticks on field in the position they were in when TO was called.
*Game clock stops and re-starts ONLY in the last 2 minutes of each half on the referee's whistle.
*Game clock may also be stopped at Referee direction (e.g., player injury)
*Walk onto field and countdown the final 10 seconds of each half.
*Tell Referees when you have 5, 2, 1 minute remaining in half/game.
*Periodically call out to both team's coaches how much time is remaining in the half/game.
*One blast of air horn at the end of time for the game.
SCOREKEEPING
*Be careful, make sure you flip the score on the appropriate side of scoreboard ONLY after Referee blows whistle and signals goal.
*Make sure wind does not blow score numbers over.
*Report 4 Goal Difference to coaches, center draw eliminated (except for start of second half), losing team gets possession of ball at center line.
*Make sure coach writes down score at the end of game.
*Head Coaches need to report final game scores (same day of game) to Girls Program Director (Mark Brady).
COACHES/PLAYERS SIDE OF FIELD - Parents, friends, children are NOT allowed on the coaching/player side of the field during a game. The only personnel that are allowed on the team side of the field are coaches, assistant coaches, referees, and timekeeper, and score keeper. Also, be VERY careful with the air horns, they can be very dangerous, one bast at or near a person can permanently damage a person's hearing.
IMPORTANT GAME INFORMATION
REFEREES - The head coach needs to talk to the Referee before every game, its is important that the Referee knows exactly what level game the game is (e.g., Lightning, Midget, Junior), what the level of checking is (e.g., Lightning - below the waist only, Midget/Junior - entire stick below the shoulder), the number of passes attempted before a shot on goal (e.g. Lightning 2 passes, Junior/Midgets - no pass minimum), and ask if the Referee call-out the number of passes for Lightning level, most do.
MYLA REFEREE MEMO & RULEBOOK - You need to have the MYLA Referee Memo from Lea Kusner (MYLA Head of Refs) and a copy of the rulebook with you for all of your games!
TRASH - Game/Practice fields - Pick-up all unclaimed and empty water/drink bottles and any other trash (wrappers) that is in the team area.
SCOREBOARDS - Many organizations do not have scoreboards, so you need to keep track of the score yourself and verify with the opposing team after every goal so you do not have a disputed score at the end.
WEATHER - If you see lightning anywhere CLEAR THE FIELD IMMEDIATELY and seek shelter in nearby buildings (not under any tree). Parents, players, lax sticks and lightning to not mix! The Referees will not allow you to restart play untill 30 minutes after the last lightning/thunder, so keep track of it. Check girls rules for minimum play time before a game can be called completed under weather/safety conditions.
ST. PETER'S/SHERWOOD HIGH SCHOOL FIELD PLAYABILITY GUIDELINES - To play or not to play, that is the question. Field playability has always been a subjective issue and everyone seems to have a different opinion on the matter. To insure SP lax consistency in determining whether or not a lax field is fit for play, the following criteria have been adopted. These benchmarks will make for easier and more consistent decisions while enhancing the recreation experience for our participants. SAFETY FIRST - Under any circumstances the safety of the participants is paramount. POTENTIAL FOR FIELD DAMAGE - Strong consideration must also be given to the potential damage to the turf and the length of time required for the field to recover. When determining field playability, the following guidelines should be followed:
*Large areas of standing water on any part of the playing field is just cause for cancellation.
*Any attempt to remove standing water from small areas should be done by digging a hole for the water to drain into, bailing or by a pump.
*During the course of inspection, any visible water or sound (squish) while walking is an strong indication that the field is probably unfit for play or practice.
*Footprints and the collection of mud/water around them is an indication that the field should be closed.
PLAYER/PARENT/COACH CONDUCT - We all come from different schools, neighborhoods, towns etc., but when the players put on the uniforms and you show-up for a game we are all ST. PETER'S LACROSSE! Please remind your assistant coaches, parents and players that they need to read and follow the PLAYER and PARENT guidelines posted on the St. Peter's Lacrosse website, they are from the Positive Coaching Alliance. ALL OF US need to work hard to ensure that the St. Peter's name and reputation is not tarnished by the misbehavior or poor sportsmanship of any of our coaches, players or parents!
MYLA US LACROSSE (USL) RULE MODIFICATIONS
Junior - Follow USL "Youth Rules Level A" in the back of the official rulebooks
Modified Checking - Stick below the shoulder
Midget - Follow USL "Youth Rules Level A" except for the following:
Three attempted passes anywhere on the field (NOTE*)
No defensive tagging
Modified Checking - Stick below the shoulder
Lightning- Follow USL "Youth Rules Level B" except for the following:
Three attempted passes anywhere on the field (NOTE*)
No defensive tagging
Modified Checking - Stick below the waist
NOTE* - The draw is not a pass. The goalie clear is a pass. An 8-meter shot may not be taken if the team has not attempted their 3 passes. If, after the 3 attempted passes a team loses possession and then regains possession before the ball has crossed the restraining line, they may immediately shoot.
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