The Team
1. All Master players must attain their 35th birthday in the year they compete. The exception to this rule is 21st birthday and no major lacrosse experience or not played for a minimum of 5 years.
2. Maximum number of dressed players per team is 25 per game. A minimum of 7 roster players must be dressed for a game. If a team is short the minimum number of roster players the captain may recruit extra players registered with another team as subs to ensure that at least 7 players are dressed. However this team will default the game to the other team, regardless of the final score of the game. The team receiving the win will be awarded a 1-0 victory to count toward their season standings.
3. Players may not be registered in any other division or category of Box Lacrosse in Canada or USA.
4. All players must be registered with the A.L.A.
5. Any ties in the league standings will be decided by a using record against each other. If still tied points for and against.
The Game & Equipment
1. The game will be a maximum 3-15 minute periods, with a 2 minute rest between periods. Play will be straight time. Any overtime will continue as straight time.
2. In the event of a tie it will remain a tie for regular league games. For the playoffs in the event of a tie in regulation time there will be a 5 minute sudden death overtime period. If still tied after the overtime a 5-player shootout will occur. If still tied it then will alternate 1 player per team that has not already shot
3. There will be 30 sec shot clock rule applied throughout the game(including shorthanded)
4. There will be a 5 second possession rule applied. This rule is waived if the player is on a breakaway with only the goaltender to beat.
5. All players must wear the same color jersey.
6. Helmets w/facemasks and gloves are mandatory (CSA & NOSCA approved)CLA Rules
7. All goaltender equipment worn above the waist(except helmet & gloves) must be fully covered by the sweater. Sweaters must conform to the body of the goaltender(no extra material under the arm) and not to exceed past the inseam.
8. There will be no stick measurements.
Penalties & Violations
1. No team may use a zone defense when teams are even strength. First time is a warning. Any subsequent zone defence will result in a bench minor penalty to the defensive team.
2. Team in possession retains possession for restart after stoppage for any injury.
3. Face-offs: As per the new CLA face-offs rules. Face-off players may not kick, hit hold, or step on the stick of an opponent. Face-off players may not pin the ball in the 2 foot circles.
4. After a penalty of one player, play shall resume with the non-offending team possession at center.
5. Dangerous shot rule
No deliberate hard shots are to be directed through a crowd. Loss of possession will occur. Players are encouraged to go around an opponent before shooting. A player moving towards the net must be a step around the defender before attempting to shoot and must have a clear shooting lane to the net, if the shooter is stationary the shooter must be a body length away from the defensive player and must have a clear shooting lane to the net. This rule pertains only to outside the dangerous shot line(24ft dotted line)
6. Any offensive player hitting a defensive player with the ball on a shot towards the goal outside the 24ft zone will be assessed a 2 minute penalty. Note: it is not a penalty if the defensive player is hit while he is in the crease, or if he makes a deliberate move to stop the ball.
7. Within the dangerous shot line (24ft) dotted line, the shooting through the crowd/dangerous shot rule(8) does not apply
8. There is absolutely no deliberate body contact.
a)Offensive or Defensive picks which result in heavy contact
b)Defensive player bumping opponent on the way to the net or pushing him with the hands.
These are examples only, not all inclusive. All deliberate contact anywhere on the floor will be penalized.
9. An interference penalty will be assessed to any player who deliberately holds his stick in the face of an opponent.
10. Any follow-through from a shot is a minor penalty. In the event of a follow-through penalty after a shot, any goal scored will not count.
11. A team must be able to replace the correct number of players on the floor for penalities or a penalty shot will be awarded.
12. Any penalties on a player during a breakaway shall result in a penalty shot.
13. Any player receiving a Major Penalty or a Game Misconduct shall be expelled for the remaider of the game PLUS THE NEXT GAME. Any player penalized for fighting and deemed the aggressor, will be expelled from the game and suspended from the RDLA Masters Lacrosse League for a period of one year from the date of the incident. Any player receiving 2 Major or Misconducts in a season is suspended till reviewed.
14. Any player receiving 3 penalties in a game shall be suspended for the remaider of the game.
15. Any player or coach directing abuse towards the officials which results in a 10 Minute Misconduct or Game Misconduct will receive a
1 game suspension plus forwarded to the disciplinary committee.
