THIS IS SOCIAL LACROSSE - UNDULY ROUGH PLAY AND UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT WILL RESULT IN THE PLAYER BEING BARRED FROM LACROSSE.

The rules of Kemptville Pick-up Adult Lacrosse are based on Masters Box Lacrosse. Kemptville Pick-up Adult lacrosse will use these rules to guide our "shinny" lacrosse program. Since we play without referees, players are asked to live up to the spirit of these rules as we enjoy our social game.

The Masters Game and Equipment
 

  1. The game will be 3 – 15 minute periods, with a 3-minute rest between periods. Play will be straight time.
  2. There will be 30 second shot clock rule applied throughout the game (INCLUDING SHORTHANDED)
  3. The game will start with a face off. Centre players will have the ball placed between back to back stick heads and will draw straight back to start the match.
  4. When a Goal is scored the Goalie will collect the ball and be allowed a "free clear" to half by passing the ball to a teammate and play will flow on.
  5. There will be a 5 second possession rule applied. This rule is waived if the player RECEIVES THE BALL ON A BREAKAWAY WITH ONLY THE GOALTENDER TO BEAT.
  6. All players must wear the same color jerseys.
  7. Helmets w/ facemasks and Gloves are MANDATORY (CSA Approved).
  8. All goaltender equipment worn above the waist (except helmet and gloves) must be fully covered by the sweater. Sweaters must conform to the body of the goaltender (no extra material under the arm) and not to exceed past the inseam.
  9. There will be no stick measurements.

Penalties and Violations

  1. The first player to a loose ball along the boards is awarded possession.
  2. The ball carrier may not run past more than ONE player while ADVANCING TOWARDS THE NET. This does not pertain to lateral movement across the floor. Loss of possession will occur on any infraction of this rule.
  3. No team may use a ZONE DEFENSE when teams are even strength. First time is a warning. Any subsequent ZONE defense will result in a bench minor penalty to the defensive team.
  4. A team on a power play may shoot through the lanes of a ZONE defense.
  5. Team in possession retains possession for restart after stoppage for ANY injury.
  6. Face-off: Players cannot enter the restraining lines before the ball leaves the two-foot face-off circle. Face-off players may not kick, hit hold, or step on the stick of an opponent. Face-off players may not PIN the ball.
  7. After a penalty of one player, play shall resume with the non-offending team possession at center.
  8. DANGEROUS SHOT RULE; No deliberate hard shots are to be directed through a crowd. Loss of possession will occur. Players are encouraged to go around an opponent before shooting. A player moving towards the net must be a step around the defender before attempting to shoot and must have a clear shooting lane to the net, if the shooter is stationary the shooter must be a body length away form the defensive player and must have a clear shooting lane to the net. This rule pertains only to outside the Dangerous Shot line (24ft) dotted line
  9. Any offensive player hitting a defensive player with the ball on a shot towards the goal will be assessed a 2 minute penalty. NOTE: It is not a penalty if the defensive player is hit while he is in the crease, or if he makes a deliberate move to stop the ball.
  10. Within the Dangerous shot line (24ft) dotted line, the “shooting through the crowd/dangerous shot rule (8) does not apply
  11. There is absolutely NO DELIBERATE STICK OR BODY CONTACT. i) Offensive or Defensive pick which result in heavy contact. ii) Defensive player moving his stick to strike an opponents stick. iii) Defensive player bumping opponent on the way to the net or pushing him with his hands. THESE ARE EXAMPLES ONLY, NOT ALL INCLUSIVE. ALL DELIBERATE CONTACT FROM ANYWHERE ON THE FLOOR WILL BE PENALIZED.
  12. An interference penalty will be assessed to any player who deliberately holds his stick in the face of an opponent.
  13. Any follow-through from a shot is a minor penalty. In the event of a follow-through penalty after a shot, any goal scored WILL NOT count.
  14. Any unsportsmanlike penalty will result in a penalty shot. Player does not go to box but the penalty will count towards the 3-penalty expulsion. If no goal is scored on the penalty shot possession is awarded to the non-offending team at center.
  15. No team will be more than one player short as a result of a penalty. In the event of a second penalty there will be a penalty shot awarded.
  16. Any penalties on a player during a breakaway shall result in a penalty shot.
  17. Any player receiving a MAJOR penalty shall be expelled for the remainder of that game PLUS the game following. Any player penalized for fighting and deemed the aggressor, will be expelled from the game and suspended from Kemptville Pick-up Adult Lacrosse for a period of one year from the date of the incident.
  18. Any player receiving 3 penalties in a game shall be suspended for the remainder of the game.

THIS IS SOCIAL LACROSSE - UNDULY ROUGH PLAY AND UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT WILL RESULT IN THE PLAYER BEING BARRED FROM Kemptville Pick-up Adult LACROSSE.