1st & 2nd Grade (8U) - A Division

• Rule 1.1 – Field Measurements (pg. 10)
  • US Lacrosse Ruling 
    • The playing field shall be rectangular, 60-70 yards in length and 35-45 yards in width.  The center of the field shall have a four-inch “X”.  The goal creases shall be circular with a radius of 9 feet.  Either portable creases or painted creases can be utilized for games.
• Rule 1.2 – Goals (pg. 10)
  • Goals measuring 6’x6’ from the inside measurements and securely affixed netting on it that would not allow a ball to pass through it shall be used.  The goal is centered in the goal crease.
  • The LVYLL acknowledges the benefit of 4’x4’ goals at this level and encourages all programs to move to this size goal starting the 2021 season.
• Rule 1.5 – The Ball (pg. 11)
  • The ball used should be a standard lacrosse ball that must meet NOCSAE ND049 standards.
  • The preferred color is white.
• Rule 1.9 – (B) Goalkeeper Equipment (pg. 13)
  • Goalkeeper chest protector designed for lacrosse that meets NOCSAE ND200 standard at the time of manufacture
• Rule 2.1 – Number of Players (pg. 13)
  • LVYLL 2019 Ruling (Option 2)
    • 6 total players – 5 field players and 1 goalkeeper
    • No Long Poles
• Rule 2.3 – Coaches (pg.13)
  • Each team may have one coach that may enter the field to instruct but may not impede the flow of the game.
• Rule 2.5 – Officials (pg. 13)
  • One certified official is required per field of play.
• Rule 2.8 – Timekeeper (pg. 13)
  • The home team shall designate a timekeeper.
• Rule 3.1 – Length of the Game
  • A competition will consist of two 20-minute running time halves, with a 4-minute halftime period.
• Rule 4.1 – Coin Toss (pg. 14)
  • No coin toss.
• Rule 4.2 – Positioning of Players and Starting Play (pg. 14)
  • Field players (See Attachment B - Voting Item).
  • Games will consist of a standard faceoff to start each half and after the score of each goal.
  • Standard faceoff procedures & violations will be followed based on the 7th & 8th grade level from 4.3 starting on page 58 and 4.4 starting on page 60.
• Rule 4.21 – Substitution Procedures (pg. 17)
  • Players will be substituted in accordance with the 7th & 8th grade level from 4.21 starting on page 54.
• Rule 4.22 – Restarting Play (pg. 17)
  • US Lacrosse Ruling 
    • Players must attempt one pass in their offensive end of the field before a team can shoot the ball.