FALLAX Rules
(Box Lacrosse Format)
All US Lacrosse Rules for Youth Play will be followed with the following exceptions:
1.All games will be 25 minute running time with no time outs. There will be 5 minutes between games for team transitions.
2. Field dimensions will be 90 ft wide x 210 ft long.
3.Each team will consist of 5 field players (plus 1 goalie when available). Field Players are not restricted to the offensive or defensive sides of the field, however if a goalie is used, each team must keep 1 player on the Defensive side.
4.The game will begin with a faceoff/draw. One faceoff player from each team will be at the field center while two players from each team will start behind each of the goal lines. Players can advance toward the faceoff as soon as the whistle is blown and play begins.
5.All Substitutions will be made on the fly. Players must touch sticks at the intersection of the midline and the sideline before entering the field of play. There will be no wholesale substitutions made on any dead ball situations.
6.Players must play the ball at all times. Body checking is not permitted and will result in a Personal Foul for Unnecessary Roughness. Any player receiving 3 personal fouls in a single game will be “Fouled Out” of that game.
7.Personal Fouls: The offended team will be awarded the ball at midfield and the offending player must run from midfield, around the goal he is defending and then back to return to active play. In the case of a slow whistle, play will continue until a goal is scored or the ball contacts the ground, then the violation will be assessed.
1)Change of Possession or
2)Slow Whistle with same penalty served as “Personal Foul” above and offended team maintains possession.
9. After a goal is scored, the ball is awarded to the scored upon goalie (or team) who puts the ball in play from their crease area. A referee must whistle to indicate play has recommenced. If a team falls behind by 4 or more goals, they are awarded the ball at midfield after they’ve been scored upon.
10.Shot Blockers: In the case where goalies are not available, a “RageCage” shot blocker will be used.
-Any ball that is propelled through the air and crosses the goal line, whether or not it came in contact with the shot blocker, will be considered a goal.
-Any ball rolled under the shot blocker or kicked into the goal will be disallowed and the ball will be awarded to the defending team behind their goal line (No Hockey Slapshots).
-If a ball is stopped by the shot blocker and drops outside of the goal and inside of the crease it will be awarded to the defending team behind their goal line.
-No offensive players are permitted to reach into the crease for a loose ball.
11.Fighting will not be tolerated. Any player(s) involved in a fight will be expelled from the remainder of the day. No second chances, as there is Zero tolerance for fighting.
12.One Pass Rule (Against Shot Blocker Only) one completed pass with both players being in the offensive half of the field. (Only Exception will be a fast break following the assessment of a penalty).
13. Tie-Breakers: Games that end in a tie at the end of the 25 minute regulation play will remain in a tie.
14. Weather Cancellation Policy: Games will be played rain or shine unless the field conditions are deemed non-playable by the league director. In such case a notification (email and text) will be sent out to all players electronically by 2:00 pm on the day of the game. Please also check the website for updates.
15. Lightening: All play will be suspended when thunder is heard and will remain that way until 30 minutes following the last sound or until the league director has determined that play can resume safely. All attendees (Players, Fans, Etc) should seek shelter in their vehicle and await further notice on the delay.