MYLA Rules in effect unless otherwise noted in this document

● Games will be 25-minute running halves with a 5 minute warm-up; 5 minute halftime.

● No Body Checking  Body Checking will be defined as contact with the intent of knocking an

opposing player to the ground. Physical contact with a ball carrier will be allowed. Incidental body checks will be 2-minute man down full time, aggressive/intentional body checks, player will be ejected for the game.  Ejected player can remain with the team on their sideline

6v6 (Primary Format)

● 1-3-1 + Goalie

● Each team is required to keep 1 player (usually goalie) on defensive end.

● This format will create 5v5 play on either half of the field excluding the goalies

● Face-off format:  Each team will have 3 players in the face-off area with wing players against the wall; one player

in the offensive zone and one in the defensive zone (in addition to the goalie) behind the YELLOW line until

possession is signaled.  

Equal Competition Rules

● Competitive games are a priority.

● Players on both teams should have fun and love lacrosse.

● Coaches should manage games to be competitive by using techniques such as:

– Forced passing

– Changing player positions

– Requiring opposite hand play

● 4 Goal Differential Rule (Free Clear) will be used.

● At 7 Goals the winning team shall play man down.