2023 NESS GUIDELINES
FORMAT BY DIVISION
2024-2030 Divisions (12v12 Format):
*All US Lacrosse Rules Apply at this event
*Teams Will Play 3 - 40 Minute Games
*Games that end with an 8M will have the 8M played out
MERCY RULE (YOUTH ONLY): If a team is ahead by 4 goals, the opposing team MAY REQUEST the mercy rule and receive the ball at the draw circle
*CHECKING
- HS and YOUTH 2027 Division: FULL CHECKING
- YOUTH 2028-2030 Divisions: MODIFIED CHECKING
- 2028 Team Coaches May REQUEST Full Checking if both coaches agree
U10 Division (7v7 Format):
*All US Lacrosse Rules Apply at this event with the exception of the DRAW (We will have a Draw Control after every goal).
*Teams will play with 7 field players (2D,3M,2A) and a goalie (teams with smaller rosters may play with 2M)
*Teams Will Play 3 - 40 Minute games
*NO CHECKING!!
*Teams must make one pass once the ball has passed the midline before they can shoot
*Games that end with an 8M will have the 8M played out
*FREE GOALIE CLEAR: After a save the opposing team must drop to below the 8M to allow a free clear.
MERCY RULE: If a team is ahead by 4 goals, the opposing team MAY REQUEST the mercy rule and receive the ball at the draw circle
