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Women's Lacrosse women’s lacrosse 2020 AND 2021 RULES BOOK women’s lacrosse 2020 AND 2021 RULES BOOK 2020 and 2021 NCAA WOMEN’s LACROSSE RULES NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION [ISSN 0735-9195] THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 6222 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6222 317-917-6222 www.ncaa.org November 2019 Manuscript Prepared By: Stefanie Sparks Smith, Secretary-Rules Editor, NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Rules Committee. Edited By: Rachel Seewald, Associate Director, Championships and Alliances NCAA, NCAA logo and NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION are registered marks of the Association and use in any manner is prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Association. COPYRIGHT, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 BY THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Contents NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Rules Committee ..................................................4 Major Rules Changes for 2020 and 2021 .......................................................5 Significant Editorial Changes .........................................................................7 Points of Emphasis .........................................................................................8 New Officiating Procedures ...........................................................................9 Official NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Rules Rule 1—The Playing Area and Goals ...................................................... 10 Rule 2—Equipment and Uniforms ......................................................... 17 Rule 3—Game Personnel ........................................................................ 28 Rule 4—Time Factors and Scoring.......................................................... 35 Rule 5—Play of the Game ...................................................................... 39 Rule 6—Fouls and Penalty Administration ............................................. 50 Rule 7—Definition of Terms ................................................................... 72 Appendices Appendix A: Pregame Protocol ................................................................ 78 Appendix B: Official Signals .................................................................... 79 Appendix C: Lightning Policy ................................................................. 88 Appendix D: Blood Guidelines ............................................................... 92 Appendix E: US Lacrosse Manufacturer’s Specifications for Equipment .................................................................................... 93 Appendix F: Carding Procedures ........................................................... 105 Appendix G: Concussions ..................................................................... 108 Appendix H: Accommodations for Student-Athletes with Disabilities ................................................................................ 110 Index to Rules ............................................................................................ 111 US Lacrosse Acknowledgement The NCAA acknowledges US Lacrosse, the national governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse, and the former United States Women’s Lacrosse Association for their respective roles in developing and publishing the rules of women’s lacrosse since 1932. The NCAA rules book was developed based on current US Lacrosse Official Rules for Girls’ and Women’s Lacrosse, and the NCAA continues to work collaboratively with US Lacrosse in the area of rule development. 3 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Rules Committee The chart below lists the members of the committee who voted on and approved the rules included in this edition of the book. This information is being included for historical purposes. Name Institution or Conference Term Expiration Jeanne Carhart Brown University 8-31-21 Ann Elliott, chair University of Colorado, 8-31-19 Boulder Liza Kelly University of Denver 8-31-22 Meghan O’Connor Catholic University 8-31-20** McDonogh Renee Miller Seton Hill University 8-31-21 Scott Musa Shenandoah University 8-31-19 Chris O’Connor Sacred Heart University 8-31-20 Kathy Railey Stevenson University 8-31-22 Stefanie Sparks Secretary-Rules Editor 8-31-22 Smith* * Non-voting member ** Eligible for reappointment For a complete and current listing of the NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Rules Committee, please go to www.ncaa.org/playingrules Those seeking interpretations of rules or play situations may contact: Stefanie Sparks Smith NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Secretary-Rules Editor [email protected] 603-494-1865 4 Major Rules Changes for 2020 and 2021 The changed rules listed below are identified in the rules text by a shaded background. Rule(s) Explanation 2 Eliminated Rule 2-19. 2-7 During the pregame stick check, eight sticks will be selected at random from each team to perform a pocket-depth check, close examination of the stringing and head, and specified measurements. The pregame examination will be the same as the team requested stick check. 2-13 Each team will only have two stick checks. Team requested stick checks will be permitted during one’s own timeout, at any point during halftime, during the five-minute and three-minute rest time before an overtime period, and prior to the start of the draw. 2-13 If a team requests a stick check and the stick is deemed legal, the team will lose a timeout. If the team has no timeouts remaining, their opponent will be awarded possession. If the team has no timeouts remaining, and possession has already been awarded, the stick check will not be permitted. 2-22 Beginning January 1, 2021, goalkeepers must use chest protectors designed for lacrosse certified to the NOCSAE commotio cordis protective device standard at the time of manufacture, or they must wear an alternative protective device certified to the NOCSAE commotio cordis protective device standard at the time of manufacture. 2-30 Eliminated the requirement that all team members, with the exception of the goalkeeper, shall be dressed uniformly, and allowed field players the choice of wearing shorts or kilt/skirt as long as the shorts or kilt/ skirt are of the same color and similar design, trim and cut. 5-11 The penalty administration for illegal draws will be at the spot of the ball. 5-22.h Following a foul or 90-second possession clock violation, permit players to self-start when awarded possession in the critical scoring area of their defensive end. 5-39.f For offsetting fouls, if one of the fouls requires the issuance of a yellow or red card, alternate possession will not apply. The team that was not issued the yellow or red card will be awarded possession of the ball. 5-41 Substitutions will be permitted during injury timeouts. 6-1.o, 5-32 Added passing from out of bounds as a foul. 6-16.d Permit the goalkeeper/defender to enter the goal circle with the ball without first propelling the ball into the goal circle, and to play the ball if it is inside the goal circle without returning to the goal circle. 5 6 MAJOR RULES CHANGES FOR 2020 AND 2021 Eliminated Rules 6-20, 6-17.c, and the part of Rule 6-16.d that required a defender to have both feet within the goal circle. 6-21.g A head coach will be issued a yellow card if a suspended player enters the field of play during the course of a game. 6-39 If there is a whistle blown for shooting space that is simultaneous with or immediately following a shot and the goalkeeper saves the ball, but does not maintain possession of the ball within the goal circle, the penalty shall not be administered, and the goalkeeper shall be awarded possession of the ball. Penalty Administrations For free positions awarded at the center line, draw positioning will not apply. New setup for free positions above goal line extended, within 8 meters of the goal circle. Significant Editorial Changes These are additions/clarifications/deletions to the rules book. Some have been part of past interpretations or custom, while others are minor editorial changes to clean up language and eliminate wordiness. Rule(s) Explanation 4-3 Clarified that the running clock starts immediately following the official’s signal for the tenth goal. 5-6 Moved re-draw from illegal draw to its own section under draw positioning. 5-9 Moved early entry from illegal draw to its own section. 5-12 Clarified that a player awarded a free position does not need to come to a stop prior to self-starting. 6-1.d Categorized the initiation of stick-to-body contact and use of the shaft of the stick to hit, push or displace an opponent from illegal use of the stick to a separate and distinct foul - cross check. 6-1.i Combined holding and detaining as one foul. 6-1.n Moved dangerous check under illegal use of the stick. 7 Added a definition for release. 7 Clarified definition for shot on goal. App. B Updated signals. App. E Clarified that there may be no protrusions or outcroppings on the inside or outside surface of the sidewalls and scoop. App. E Clarified that at all points along the sidewall, the formula outlined in Section 19 shall be used to determine the maximum slant/angle that the sidewalls and scoop of the head may deviate from vertical. App. E Clarified that adhesive substances used within the pocket that impede movement are prohibited. App. F Clarified the penalty administration for when two players from the same team are issued a releasable yellow card at different times. 7 Points of Emphasis The “Points of Emphasis” section highlights certain areas of the game the Women’s Lacrosse Rules Committee believes warrant continued attention
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