The current year national federation boy s lacrosse rules and the nysphsaa handbook willapply. The current national federation of state high school associations nfhs boys lacrosse rules book shall govern indian nations lacrosse conference inlc boys youth play, except as amended herein. Supplemental publications include the fhsaa member school directory. A number of rule changes were voted through at the 2018 fil general assembly back in july after trial rules had been tested at particular events over the last year. Boys lacrosse rules changes made by national federation. Mar 07, 2016 but with girls lacrosse players wielding reinforced sticks and. The nfhs national federation of state high school associations boys lacrosse rules book provides the foundation for the us lacrosse and cyla rulebooks. The rules of lacrosse govern games and equipment used. All contests under the jurisdiction of the rhode island interscholastic league in lacrosse shall be played according to national federation of state high school associations nfhs rules, except for any special rules adopted by the principals committee on athletics. The rule sets in this book align with the principles of the lacrosse athlete development model ladm, helping to ensure ageappropriate rules.
Us lacrosse in collaboration with the national federation of state high school. A member of the national federation of state high school associations. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. National girls lacrosse national coach of the year 201718 richard desomma. A row in the figure 9 table was omitted from the previous rule book and has been reinserted to rule 941d. Posted on august 23, 2017 january 29, 2018 author greg hite. The national federation of state high school associations announced a set of 10 boys rules changes approved by its rules committee last month. Aug 22, 2012 boys lacrosse rules changes focus on sportsmanship, risk minimization. Indianapolis a focus on sportsmanship and risk minimization highlighted many of the rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs boys lacrosse rules committee at its july meeting in indianapolis. But there are a few differences that ill try to touch on throughout this post. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book. Rule change 431 competitors uniform in track and field and cross country the nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized rule 43.
Exceptions, if any, to these rules are documented in the ohsaa girls lacrosse regulations. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. Us lacrosse writes the rules for high school girls lacrosse, and those rules are endorsed by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs authors rules for high school boys lacrosse. Nfhs releases rules changes for boys lacrosse in 2020 us. Please direct any inquiries, rule suggestions or questions of rule interpretations to. Lacrosse has developed 2 and 3man mechanics manuals for lacrosse officials.
The game of lacrosse is to be played with emphasis on the proper development of individual stick skills, team play, player safety, and sportsmanship. Speed sports holdings, llc recognizes the national federation of state high school. Nov 02, 2018 the federation of international lacrosse fil has published the new fil international womens lacrosse rule book for 201819. Federation of international lacrosse 172018 rules of. Y lacrosse is played by two teams of 10 players each. The national federation of state high school associations announced a set of 10 boys rules changes approved by its rules committee last.
The home school will wear white or light colored jersey, visiting team will wear dark. Contains the official rules for boys lacrosse, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game. The uniform top and bottom were combined into 431b to help reduce redundant language within the book. The following participation guidelines shall be as set forth below. Crosse dimensions rule 161 page beginning in 2018, minimum stick specifications shall be as follows. Jul 24, 2019 all rules changes recommended by the joint national federation of state high school associations nfhs and us lacrosse usl girls lacrosse rules committee at its june 1719 meeting in indianapolis were subsequently approved by the nfhs and usl boards of directors. Should female lacrosse players be required to wear helmets like males. New faceoff procedure among rules changes in high school boys lacrosse ohsaa to sponsor boys and girls lacrosse beginning in 201617 implementation of boys lacrosse rule 173 delayed until 2016. Among the changes coming to boys high school lacrosse next season a play may be restarted when a defensive player is within five yards of the player in possession of the ball. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high school age. These official rules of mens indoor lacrosse are the 20162019 edition of this rule book. Us lacrosse writes and publishes a standalone youth rule book for ages 14u and below. Aug 07, 2019 the national federation of state high school associations announced a set of 10 boys rules changes approved by its rules committee last month.
While preparing the 20112012 edition of the fil mens rule book, i became curious. Us lacrosse writes and publishes a standalone youth rule book for ages 14u. Not everyone says headgear is right fit for girls lacrosse. Osla, and now the ohsaa follows the us lacrosse womens rule book official rules for girls and womens lacrosse which is endorsed by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. Anything worn under the uniform is now considered a foundation garment. High school associations 201718 nfhs volleyball rules powerpoint rules changes.
National federation of state high school associations mailing address. With the ball in the crosse, horizontal to the ground at the deepest point of the pocket, tip the crosse forward. National federation of state high school associations 2015 nfhs boys lacrosse major rules changes. Girls lacrosse and volleyball julie cochran cross country, gymnastics, field hockey and. Article 23 lacrosse rules and regulations rhode island. Rule change rule 112lc the ball shall have a deeplypebbled, granulated surface, with horizontally. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Us lacrosse has produced a standalong youth rule book for ages 14u and below. Federation of international lacrosse 20172018 rules. The complete guide to nfhs rules, online rule book ordering, and ncaanfhs rule differences can be found here. View full blue book table of contents cardinal athletic principles code of ethics prefacecif southern section office administrative and general. Fhsaa rules and policies are published annually in the fhsaa handbook, fhsaa sports manuals and the fhsaa officials guidebook.
Requests for lacrosse rule interpretations or explanations should be directed to the state association responsible for the high school lacrosse program in your state. The new york state public high school athletic association inc. With the addition of the term wrapped around, the rule specifies that. National federation of state high school associations vision the national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national leader for educationbased high school athletics and activities, which prepare tomorrows leaders for the next level of life through innovative programs, healthy participation, achievement, and. Lacrosse rules ihsla lacrosse play abides by the rules of the national federation of high schools nfhs and is sanctioned by us lacrosse. The 2018 mann cup, canadas senior a box lacrosse national championship, will. The purpose of each team is to score by causing the ball to enter the goal of its opponent and to prevent the other team from securing the ball and scoring. Us lacrosse in collaboration with the national federation of state high school associations nfhs writes the rules for high school girls lacrosse. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high. Gardner, publisher susie knoblauch, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. Ghsa constitution and bylaws 20192020 revised 12120 constitutions and results from past years may be found by clicking this link. Us lacrosse, the national federation of state high school associations nfhs and the ncaa write rules for our sport, as per the following breakout. The us box lacrosse association has released the sixth edition of the usboxla rule and situational book to members this week.
All rules changes recommended by the joint national federation of state high school associations nfhs and us lacrosse usl girls lacrosse rules committee at its june 1719 meeting in indianapolis were subsequently approved by the nfhs and usl boards of directors. Overall, the national federation of state high school associations nfhs boys lacrosse rules committee adopted or clarified 15 boys lacrosse rules and officials signals at their summer meeting in indianapolis. The ghsa constitution and bylaws for 20192020 white book is available. The document, which regulates usboxlasanctioned game play that all members must adhere to, is considered the safest and most structured set of rules governing the game of box lacrosse in the united states today. Fil federation of international lacrosse mens rules womens rule the good part is most rules pertaining to the goalie are pretty standard across all organizing bodies. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades 712. New fil womens rule book published england lacrosse. Recommended length of the long crosse should not exceed the height of the player.
Rulebooks for lacrosse filter by all rule books book books nfhs officials education rule book rulebook rulebooks rules team usa us lacrosse sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new. The organizations often work together on rule development and player safety. Gardner, publisher susie knoblauch, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high. National federation of state high school associations vision the national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national leader for educationbased high school athletics and activities, which prepare tomorrows leaders for the next level of life through innovative programs, healthy participation. High school associations 2018 nfhs boys lacrosse major rules changes. Lacrosse notebook never underestimate a girl who plays lacrosse lacrosse training journal gift for lacrosse player. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. World lacrosse rules rules documents mens lacrosse fil 20192020 mens field lacrosse rulebook bench officials handbook mens field and indoor rules changes fil vs ncaa rules table of differences official rule interpretations mens wheelchair lacrosse rules suggested wheelchair rules mixed field rules mixed field rules. The canadian lacrosse association cla is the governing body of lacrosse in canada.