All rules will be in accordance with NCAA Standards with the followin exceptions:
Playing time will consist of 2 twenty minute running halves with a five minute halftime. Games will begin promptly.
A central horn will signify the beginning and end of each half for all Girls games. A horn schedule will be posted at the registration tent. There will be no timeouts in the last two minutes of the game.
Officials will keep time on the field for all Boys games. Timeouts are allowed at any time during the game.
Each team will receive a 30 second timeout per half.
U15 players (boys) must be born after August 31, 1995.
U13 players (boys) must be born after August 31, 1997.
U11 players (boys) must be born after August 31, 1999.
No scores will be recorded.
No overtime.
Boys divisions will play under MYLA rules
Girls Middle School divisions will play under USLacrosse Youth A rules. (modified checking - below the shoulder)
Girls Middle School will play with a 4 goal difference free possession rule.
Any coach or player ejected from a game will not be allowed from participating in the following scheduled game for their team.
No protests may be filed. Disputes are to be settled on the field.
Tournament Administration
Only the team spokesman and the referee on the field will discuss any questions or disputes. Disputes will not be heard after the game. The spirit of the game is the key to resolving disputes.
Indian Summer Lacrosse reserves the right to disqualify any team for infractions of the following policies:
Use of Illegal Players: The players listed on the roster at the time the roster is submitted are the only players eligible to play.
False Information: Information provided to Indian Summer Lacrosse on your entry form is the basis for our division breakdowns. Any false information is grounds for disqualification.
Unnecessary vulgarity or abrasive conduct: Good sportsmanship is expected. Spirit of the game is expected as well. Indian Summer Lacrosse reserves the right to immediately terminate a game and/or escort a player, team, coach or spectator from the premises.
WEATHER POLICY
In the event of adverse weather or un-playable field conditions, the Beach Lax Festival tournament director reserves the right to:
Reduce game times in order to catch up with schedule.
Finish game before inclement weather arrives, or to preserve field conditions.
Reschedule games, if possible.
Convert the tournament to a 'Festival' format without playoffs or championships to enable the majority of the teams the opportunity to play as many games as possible.
Every attempt will be made to update cancellations on the website. However, weather conditions can change rapidly and all teams should be prepared as soon as weather clears and fields are playable.
All games canceled due to weather will be considered a 4-2 WIN for BOTH teams.
THUNDER/LIGHTNING POLICY
If thunder or lightning is observed at any location playe will be suspended immediately and players and fans will be asked to leave the field. Play will be allowed to resume 20 minutes after the last sound of thunder or sighting of lightning is observed. If a game is in progress, the period will end immediately. It it is the second half, the game will be considered final and the score at that point will be recorded. If it is the first half, when play resumes it will be the start of the second half. Every attempt will be made to begin subsequent games on time. If the start of the second half of the suspended game delays the onset of the subsequent game the following actions will occur:
The game suspended will play one 20 minute running time second half
Subsequent games will begin immediately after preceding games (warm up on the sidelines prior to the game). These games will consist of one 35 minute running time period until games are back on schedule. Teams will have one 30 second timeout per game, not to be used in the last two minutes.
Once games are back on schedule they will revert to two 20 minute running time periods.
We will make ever attempt to play every minute of every game but we will not jeopardize the safety of any player.
WEATHER REFUND POLICY
In the event of games canceled due to weather the following steps will be taken:
No refunds will be issued for games canceled for reasons other than weather (forfeit, no shows, etc.)
No refunds will be issued for games shortened due to weather.
If one game is canceled due to weather, there will be no refund.
If a second game is canceled due to weather, the team will receive a $325.00 refund. If all three games are canceled due to weather the team will receive a $650.00 refund.
Since teams register, and are paid for, under a lot of different names, teams will be required to complete a Weather Refund Request Form that will be available on the tournament website. This will indicate the team(s) requesting the refund, to whom the check should be made payable and where the check should be mailed. No refunds will be issued if a Refund Request Form is not submitted.
