2025 LFJ GUIDELINES
LOCATION:
SPORTSWORLD
226 Main Street
East Windsor, CT 06088
*NO Dogs please*
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
All Divisions (7v7 Format):
*All US Lacrosse Rules Apply at this event
*Teams Will Play 3 - 30 Minute Running time games (2-14 minute halves with a 2-minute halftime).
The top teams in each division advancing to playoffs
*Teams will play with 7 field players (2D,3M,2A) and a goalie/ 2 players behind the midfield at all times
(Teams with smaller rosters may request to play 6v6)
*Games and Halves that end in an 8M will have the 8M played out
*DRAWS: Games will start with a draw and then continuous play, with a goalie clear after each goal.
EXCEPTION: The U10 Division will have a draw after every goal
MERCY RULE: If a team is ahead by 10 goals the opposing team will be awarded the ball at the midfield after each goal.
*CHECKING
- 2030/31: TRANSITIONAL CHECKING
- 2032/33 Division: MODIFIED CHECKING
- 2034/34 Division: NO CHECKING
U10 Division ONLY
*Teams get a FREE goalie clear to resume play after each shot - opposing team must drop to below the 8M to allow a free clear.
*Teams must make one pass once the ball has passed the midline before they can shoot
*Teams will have a draw control after each goal.
PLAYOFFS:
*At the end of Pool Play the two teams with the most points in each division will face off for 15 minute playoff game(s).
*Teams must have a goalie or play with an open goal to be eligible for playoffs. Teams who choose to participate with a shooting net will not be able to advance.
POINTS
Points will be earned based on the following:
Win:2 Points
Tie:1 Point
Loss:0 Points
In the event that two teams are tied, the tie breaker will be determined in the order below:
Head to Head
Goals Against
Goals For