| CWLL 2022 |
1/2 (8U) Rules |
3/4 (10U) Rules |
5/6 (12U) Rules |
7/8 (14U) Rules |
| Game format: |
4x4 (no goalies) |
7v7 (with goalies); 6x6 (without goalies) |
10v10 (7x7 acceptable for 5/6) |
| Field size |
60 yd x 35 yd |
Regulation |
| Crosse Dimensions |
Short: 37-42" |
Short: 37-42"; Goalie: 37"–54"; Long: none |
Short: 40"–42"; Long: 52"–72"; Goalie: 40"–72"; 1 official check/half (Appendix V applies) |
| NOCSAE Standards |
All must meet NOCSAE: Ball (ND049), Helmet (ND041), field (required in 2021) & goalie shoulder pads (ND200) (required in 2022) |
| Goal size |
3x3 ft, 4x4 ft, upside down 6x6 ft |
6x6 ft |
| Equipment: field |
Helmet, gloves, shoulder and arm pads, non-white/clear mouth guard, protective cup, athletic shoes |
| Equipment: goalies |
N/A |
Chest protector, throat guard, gloves, protective cup, arm pads required. Recommended: shin/thigh pads |
| Max long crosses |
None permitted |
4 |
| Goalies |
No |
Yes |
| Scorekeeping |
Not kept |
Kept |
| Score Table |
2 people/club (scorekeeper, spotter). Home: may have 3rd person for timekeeping. No spectators on team side |
| Face-offs |
None; coin toss for first/alternating posession.Team scored upon gets ball on GLE to restart. Alternating possession at halftime. |
Yes; 1 wing player (1 foot out of bounds, released on whistle). 2 attack & 2 defense behind GLE. Players released on possession or ball over GLE. |
Yes; standard |
| Face-off Proceure |
N/A |
May FO from knee |
FO done standing (no knees) w/neutral grip (no motorcycle grip) for hand nearest head |
| Mercy Rule |
N/A |
If 6 goal lead, the trailing team can take the ball without a face off |
If a team achieves a ≥ 12 goal lead in the second half, change to running time (no free faceoff) |
| Goal Differential |
N/A |
N/A |
If team has ≥ 12 goal lead in 2nd half,
change to running time (no free faceoff); if difference reverts to < 12 goals, running time continues. |
| Time |
2 x 12-minute RUNNING halves
5-min halftime.
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4 x 10-min RUNNING -time quarters
2-mins between quarters
5-min halftime; teams change ends
If either team is playing ≥ 2 games per day, then 4 x 8-min
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4 x 10-min STOP-time quarters
2-mins between quarters
5-min halftime
Teams change ends
|
| Overtime (3.4) |
None |
None, ends with "tie" |
Up to 2 4-min periods w/2-mins between periods, OR until victor as field availability permits. |
| Timeouts |
None |
2/half; 1/OT. None in final 2 minutes of game. |
| Stalling |
None |
Team with lead must "get it in and keep it in" in final 2 minutes IF ≤ 4 goal differential |
| Advancement Rules |
N/A |
Over midline: 20-sec; into goal area/restraining box: 10 sec; over and back applies |
| Quick restart |
After a stoppage in play, the game can restart when the defensive player(s) are within 5 yards of the ball carrier. |
| Offsides |
None |
Yes |
| Penalties |
Player substituted, no man-down |
Time-serving, man-down for personal fouls |
Regular NFHS Rules |
| Goalie Penalties |
N/A |
In-home serves all goalie penalties except: multi-minute, non-releasable penalties (i.e. Unsportsmanlike or Unnecessary Roughness/Targeting) |
| Fouling Out |
None |
Player with 3 personal fouls or 5-minutes in personal foul penalty time shall be disqualified from the game. DQ'd player is substituted. |
| Legal Contact |
Holds (w/2 hands on crosse), crosse holds (w/2 hands on crosse), pushes (non-violent, from front or side), positioning (box out) must be done with player who has possession, or is with 3 yds of a loose ball. Defensive positioning to rediret opponent in possession of ball. Some incidental body contact |
| Body checking |
None |
Limited body contact allowed, but body checking is illegal |
Contact is legal within 3 yards of a loose ball, No “Take Out” body checks |
| Targeting |
Player substituted |
Targeting: intentionally taking aim at the head/neck of an opponent for the purpose of making violent contact. Includes a check with the crown of the helmet (spearing) that targets the head or neck of an opponent. A player shall not intentionally take aim at a player in a defenseless position. 3 minute non-releasable fouls; ejection if excessively violent violation |
| Crosse checking |
Lift, poke, downward checks starting below chest; No one-handed checks |
No one-handed checks (or icepicks) |
| Substitution |
Sub on dead ball; no "on-the-fly" subs |
Sub on dead ball; May sub "on-the-fly" if both caoches agree |
Normal substitution ("on the fly") |
| Stopping play for subs |
After 2 min w/o stoppage, officials will look for an opportunity to stop play and sub players |
Normal substitution |
| Pass Rule |
1 attempted pass after ball advanced over mid-field line before an attempted shot = "HOT". Team is "Hot" until 1) the ball crosses midfield line (whether loose or in possession), 2) it loses & regains possession on offensive half, 3) through penalties/dead ball periods. Failure to attempt a pass before shot taken is a technical foul & possession is awarded to the other team. |
None |
| Scrum ball rule |
Quick whistle at referee’s discretion, award AP |
Referee’s discretion |
None |
| Raking the ball |
Non-time serving technical foul (turnover) |
Legal |
