US Lacrosse/NFHS Rules Video,  This video was created by US Lacrosse with assistance from the NFHS. It illustrates the interpretations of the 2012 rules revisions through the use of video clips and other visual aids..
Click Here for Rules!

Boys Bantam (Grades K-2)
- Shot blockers will be used for the season.
- 2 attack, 3 midfielders, 2 defense; or 3 attack, 2 middies, 3 defense; or other breakdown as agreed to by both head coaches prior to the game.
- Games will usually be on a shortened field.
- No body checking is allowed. Players are not allowed to run into another player with the intent of putting him on the ground. Bumping in piles is unavoidable but should be monitored for aggressiveness.
- Limited stick checking and only with 2 hands on the stick.
- No long defensive shafts (long poles) allowed.
- Sticks may be cut down as needed to better fit the individual child. There will be no stick check penalties.
- No time serving penalties. Infractions will be addressed by the on-field Coach/Referee and there will be a change of possession.
- Games will be 10 minute (running) quarters.
- All participants will have equal playing time and should get to rotate to play at different positions throughout the game.
- Only 1 coach from each team is allowed on the field during play. Coaches are not allowed to carry a lacrosse stick or wear lacrosse gloves while on the field.
- At this age level, the league is most interested in teaching field awareness, positioning and stick skills.

Boys Lightning (Grades 3-4)
- Goalie will be used all season.
- 3 attack, 3 midfielders, 3 defense, when there are enough players. Reduce by 1 attack and 1 defense when numbers of players dictates. The object is to allow more touches per player.
- Games will sometimes be on a shortened field.
- Games will be 12 minute (running) quarters.
- No coaches are allowed on the field during play of the game.
- No body checking is allowed. Players are not allowed to run into another player with the intent of putting him on the ground. Bumping in piles is unavoidable but should be monitored for aggressiveness.
- Limited stick checking. Any poke check or slap check that does not make contact with the stick or gloved hand holding the stick will be considered a slash. All checks must be with 2 hands on the stick.
- No long defensive shafts (long poles) poles allowed.
- Penalties will be enforced by having the player come off the field and replacing with another player. There will be no man up/man down. The infracted team will receive a fast break at the midfield line.
- All players should receive equal playing time without regard to ability. Although we always want to instill the desire to play hard, winning is not the “primary concern” for the Lightning Division. Learning the game and having fun while playing it will help us mold these children into better athletes and lacrosse players.
- At this age level, the league is most interested in teaching field awareness, positioning and stick skills.

Boys Junior (Grades 5-6)
- Goalie is used at all times.
- 3 attack, 3 midfielders, 3 defense.
- Full length field will be used.
- Games will be 13 minute (running) quarters.
- Coaches must keep a scorebook with player names, numbers, goals and penalty time, at a minimum.
- Maximum of 4 long poles (up to 60”) are allowed in the game at any one time.
- Limited body checking is allowed. All hitting will be limited to the one step rule, which is that if a player takes more then one step to hit a player after he has released the ball from his stick, it will be considered an illegal body check. Essentially, if a player can avoid hitting, he should.
- Stick checking is allowed; however, any poke check or slap check that does not make contact with the stick or gloved hand holding the stick will be considered a slash. Both hands must be on the stick when checking an opponent. There are no one-handed stick checks allowed.
- Penalty time will be served. 30-second penalties will be extended to 45 seconds to compensate for a running time clock, and 60-second penalties will become 90 seconds.
- Penalty time will not commence until the referee signals the start of play after the infraction.
- All players should receive a fair amount of playing time based on ability and attendance at practices. Although we always want to instill the desire to play hard, good sportsmanship is the primary goal in the Junior division and winning is considered secondary. Learning the game and having fun while playing it will help us mold these children into better athletes and lacrosse players.

Boys Senior (Grades 7-8)
- Goalie is used at all times.
- 3 attack, 3 midfielders, 3 defense.
- Full length field will be used.
- Games will be 15 minute (running) quarters.
- Coaches must keep a scorebook with player names, numbers, goals and penalty time, at a minimum.
- Maximum of 4 long poles (up to 72”) are allowed in the game at any one time.
- Limited body checking is allowed. All hitting will be limited to the one step rule, which is that if a player takes more than one step to hit a player after he has released the ball from his stick, it will be considered an illegal body check. Essentially, if a player can avoid hitting, he should.
- Stick checking is allowed; however, any poke check or slap check that does not make contact with the stick or gloved hand holding the stick will be considered a slash. Both hands must be on the stick when checking an opponent. There are no one-handed stick checks allowed.
- Penalty time will be served. 30-second penalties will be extended to 45 seconds to compensate for a running time clock, and 60-second penalties will become 90 seconds.
- Penalty time will not commence until the referee signals the start of play after the infraction.
- All players should receive a fair amount of playing time based on ability and attendance at practices. Although we always want to instill the desire to play hard, good sportsmanship is the primary goal in the Senior division and winning is considered secondary. Learning the game and having fun while playing it will help us mold these children into better athletes and lacrosse players.

Girls Bantam (Grades K-2)
- Shot blockers will be used for the season.
- Breakdown in positions on the field will be as agreed to by both head coaches prior to the game. The concept is to get as much playing time for each girl as possible.
- All participants will have equal playing time and should get to rotate to play at different positions throughout the game.
- Games will usually be on a shortened field.
- Sticks may be cut down as needed to better fit the individual child. There will be no stick check penalties.
- Games will be 10 minute (running) quarters.
- Only 1 coach from each team is allowed on the field during play. Coaches are not allowed to carry a lacrosse stick while on the field.
- At this age level, the league is most interested in teaching field awareness, positioning and stick skills.

Girls Junior (Grades 3-5)
- Goalie is used at all times.
- Full length field will be used.
- Games will be 13 minute (running) quarters.
- Coaches must keep a scorebook with player names, numbers, goals and penalty time, at a minimum.
- Breakdown in positions on the field will be as agreed to by both head coaches prior to the game. The concept is to get as much playing time for each girl as possible.
- All players should receive a fair amount of playing time based on ability and attendance at practices. Although we always want to instill the desire to play hard, good sportsmanship is the primary goal in the Junior division and winning is considered secondary. Learning the game and having fun while playing it will help us mold these children into better athletes and lacrosse players.

Girls Senior (Grades 6-8)
- Goalie is used at all times.
- Full length field will be used.
- Games will be 15 minute (running) quarters.
- Coaches must keep a scorebook with player names, numbers, goals and penalty time, at a minimum.
- Breakdown in positions on the field will be as agreed to by both head coaches prior to the game. The concept is to get as much playing time for each girl as possible.
- All players should receive a fair amount of playing time based on ability and attendance at practices. Although we always want to instill the desire to play hard, good sportsmanship is the primary goal in the Senior division and winning is considered secondary. Learning the game and having fun while playing it will help us mold these children into better athletes and lacrosse players.