RULES

  • Two 20-minute halves with a 2 minute halftime

  • No timeouts

  • 2029-2032 Divisions:    

    • 12v12 Full field play

    • Checking rules per division detailed below

    • Free position shots - If there is a foul in the 8M where a free position shot is awarded and the final whistle of the half or game has been blown, the free position shot will NOT BE TAKEN since Ghost Games is not a championship event.

  • 2033-2034 Divisions:    

    • 8v8 (7v7 plus a goalie) in a 2-3-2 format; the half is the restraining line.

    • 2 players must hold behind the half line

    • A draw will be taken at the start of the first and second half, and after every 3 goals

    • 1 pass/attempted pass must be made before shooting. Goalie clears do not count as the pass.

    • Our small-sided fields will have an 8M for teams to implement offensive spacing and defensive positioning. All fouls will be indirect, no 8 meters

  • Checking per USA lacrosse rules

    • 2029 & 2030 = Full checking

    • 2031-2032 = Modified checking - permits a player to use their stick to make controlled contact to the ball carrier’s stick if the contact (and checking motion) is below the shoulder and away from the body. There will be no 3 seconds good defense called.

    • 2033 & 2034 = 3 seconds good defense, NO checking

  • Alternating Possession (AP): first AP goes to the first team listed in the binder/schedule, and then any additional APs will alternate team to team.

  • Game officials will use their discretion if there is a question regarding a rule.