2018 Southeast 7v7 Invitational Rules
7v7 Format: | |
All Short Sticks | |
2 Attack, 2 Midfield, 2 Defense & 1 Goalie | |
Field Dimensions: 60 yards x 30 yards |
Official Rules: |
1. Teams: Each team will field 7 players – 2 attack, 2 midfield and 2 defense, plus one goalie. |
2. Onside/offside is in effect: 2 players on offense and 3 on defense at all times. |
3. Game: Games will be 2 – 23 minute running halves, 5-minute halftime. |
4. Time Outs: Each team has 1 30-second time out per half. Time will stop during the time out but will resume after the 30 seconds expire. Ball must be in offensive side of field. |
5. Overtime: In the event of a tie there will be a first score sudden death victory, no time out. |
6. Penalties are time served. |
7. There is no mercy rule. However, after a team has established an 8 goal lead, a "2 pass" rule is implemented and the leading team must complete two consecutive passes before scoring. |
8. Body checking an opponent to the ground will be assessed a one minute penalty for unnecessary roughness or upon decision of referee. |
9. Any player, coach, or spectator using derogatory language on the field or bench when addressing a player, coach or referee may receive a one minute, non-releasable penalty for the first offense, a two minute non-releasable for the second offense and expulsion from the tournament for the third offense. |
10. There will be one referee per field. All calls are final … no arguments. |
11. Each game begins with a face-off/draw. All players must remain behind the goal line extended. The goalie must remain in the crease area until possession is signaled. |
12. After a goal is scored the ball is awarded to the scored upon goalie who puts the ball in play. A referee must whistle to indicate play has commenced. |
13. Goalie will resume a 4 second count to clear. |
14. All player substitutions are on the fly from the midline area. |
15. US Lacrosse and NFHS Rules apply on sticks. |