RULES OF PLAY

All rules will be in accordance with NCAA standards

  1. Playing time will consist of 2 twenty minute running halves with a five minute half time. Games will begin promptly. Time will not stop/start in the last two minutes.
  2. There will be no stick checks unless requested by the opposing coach, and if the stick is found not to be illegal, the challenging team will be charged a time out. If no timeout remains, a delay of game technical foul will be assessed.
  3. Each team will receive one 30 second timeout each half. Timeouts will not carry over to the next half. The game clock will stop for timeouts. Players will be whistled onto the field after 30 seconds - at which time the clock will begin.  If a team is slow to return to the field possession will be awarded to the team ready to play or a 30 second delay of game penalty will be assessed.
  4. No Overtime in regulation play.
  5. All ties in playoff games will be decided by an unlimited sudden victory period.
  6. U15 teams will play with advancement rules in place - 20 second to clear midline, 10 seconds to get ball into the attack area.
  7. U13 teams will not play with advancement rules in place.
  8. No player may be rostered on more than one team or compete for more than one team during the tournament.  Teams in violation of this rule will forfeit the games in which the player is known to have competed and will forfeit the opportunity to advance to the playoffs.
  9. Any player that has competed at the High School level (Fresh/Soph, JV or Varsity) must play in the High School division.  They are not eligible to compete in the U15 division.
  10. No High School Graduates are eligible.
  11. U13 players should have 1995 & 1996 birthdates.
  12. U15 players should have 1993 & 1994 birthdates.
  13. Players are allowed to play in an age group above their natural birthdate but no player is allowed to play in a division below their natural birthdate.
  14. All playoff games will be 30 minute running time.  Each team will have one 30 second timeout where the clock will stop.  The timeout is not to be used in the last two minutes of play.

DECISION ON THE FIELD WILL BE THE FINAL RULING.

 

SCORING

1. Points will be awarded after each game, 5 points for a win, 2 points for a tie and 0 points for a loss.

2. Ties will be broken in the following manner and sequence:

  •  Head to head play

  •  Most wins

  •  Fewest goals allowed

  •  Total point differential in first five games

  •  Coin toss (team coming second in alphabet will call the toss)

All playoff games that end in a tie will be resolved by a sudden victory overtime period.

One referee at each game will hold the scorecard for that game. At the end of each game the referee will record the official score and sign the scorecard. A Summer Getaway representative will then pick up the scorecard and return it to the registration tent. All scores and point totals will be posted on the main scoreboard located in front of the registration tent.

TOURNAMENT ADMINISTRATION

Any questions or disputes will be discussed only by the team spokesman and the referee on the field. Disputes will not be heard after the game. The spirit of the game is the key to resolving disputes.

Summer Getaway 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 Summer Getaway 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. Summer Getaway 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 unplayable field conditions, the Summer Getaway 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.

Every attempt will be made to update cancellations on the website or on the answering machine at 410-667-ALOHA (2564). However, weather conditions can change rapidly and all teams should be prepared as soon as weather clears and fields are playable. In the event of cancellation of the tournament due to weather conditions, each team will receive their team's t-shirts and registration packet. Under no circumstances will your team receive a full cash refund of the entry fee.

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.

All games canceled due to weather will be considered a 4-2 WIN for BOTH teams

 

 
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