MBYLL League Rules

Playing time will consist of 4-10 minute start/stop quarters for the U15, U13 and U11 age groups.

All helmets must be NOCSAE approved lacrosse helmets. Any offending helmet must be removed from play, and the referee has the final say on all helmets.

Long sticks will not be permitted at the U11 age level. 3 long sticks measuing a total of 60" including the head will be permitted on the field for U13. U15 follows USLYC rules (high school).

Substitutions will be allowed on all out of bounds (sideline/end line) for the U13 and U11 age levels only.

There will be two timeouts per half per team.

If any team gaines a FIVE-goal lead; the trailing team MUST receive the ball at midfield without a face off. Face offs resume when the margin returns to four goals.

If a team acquires a ten goal advantage in the second half of a game, the coaches and referee will meet, in the spirit of the MBYLL, to discuss adjustments to play.

Poke checks will be permitted with proper intent of contact of opposing stick and/or gloves.

There will be no take out checks at any age level.

There will be no body checking for U11 players per the U.S. Lacrosse Youth Council Rules for U11 play.

One coach will be allowed and encouraged to be on the field at all times in any U11 game. The purpose is to be instructional without yelling from the sidelines.

The home team should schedule a certified referee for all contests with MBYLL teams. If a scheduled referee fails to show, the coaches agree on how to proceed or reschedule.

Uniforms must conform to NCAA standard jerseys with 6" numbers in front and 8" numbers in back.