Florida Summer Challenge Tournament

• 22-minute running Halves
• Halftime will be 1 minute
• Counts are in effect 20-10. 20 seconds to cross midfield, and 10 seconds to step it into the box. (HS/U14/U12 Divisions only) (No counts for U8/U10)
• Over and back rule applies.
• If a team is stalling, they will be forced to keep it in the box on officials discretion
• Timeouts: One 30-second timeout per game. Officials will stop the game clock. Timeouts can only be called anywhere on the field.
• Stop/start time in the last 2 minutes of the game if the score difference is 2 or less.
• Under 2 minutes: If the score difference is 2 or less, the leading team will be told to ‘get it in and keep it in the box’. The leading team has 10 seconds to get it in and then must stay in the box with less than 2-minutes remaining in the game.
• If tied during Pool Play: go to ‘Braveheart’.  3-field players and a goalie. All 3 field players must start on the face-off X and wings. No Substitutes. No Timeouts.
• If tied in playoffs: go to 'Sudden Death'.  There will be no timeouts permitted during overtime, and the overtime period will last until a goal is scored. No stoppages during overtime. (Playoffs Only)
• On flag down situation, play continues until the usual stoppage or the defense gains possession. The ball can come out of the restraining box and play continues. If the ball is loose and the fouling team commits a technical foul, it is a time-serving foul (HS/U14 Divisions only). NOTE: Stoppage for U12/U10/U8 divisions on flag down, when the ball hits the ground, NO continuation.
• One-handed checks are NOT permitted for U8-U12 divisions. One-handed checks are allowed for U14 and High School divisions.
• All penalties are running normal length starting on the officials whistle. The referees and scores table keeps running the game clock, penalty clocks, and official score.
• The field coordinator assists in scores, times, and penalties. The FC sends scores to HQ for Tourney Machine after each game after getting signed confirmation from refs and coaches.
• Warmup will take place prior, games will start as soon as teams get to the field, delay of game can be called if teams are not ready to go.
• Faceoff Rules will be NCAA rules. SNG (Standing, Neutral Grip) ONLY. NO Knee down and No Motorcycle grip.
• No Dive in the crease.
• Mercy rule, if a team is winning by 6 goals or more, the losing team will be awarded the ball after all goals at the Faceoff x.

• 7v7 Format (2 mids/2 attack/2 defenders/1 goalie
• Modified Field
• 22 Minute running halves.
• 1 Time Out per game. TO's can be called anytime during the game. The clock will stop.
• No Counts
• Goalkeeper 4-second count will be enforced.
• No long poles.
• All penalties will result in the substitution of the player who committed the penalty, and the opposing team will receive a fast break at midfield (3v2) all other players will start 10 yards/designated line behind midfield.  Offense/Defense players must start in the 8-meter fan.
• In a flag-down situation, play stops when the ball hits the ground or the defense gains possession.
• Faceoff’s after every goal and to start the second half (unless mercy rule is in effect). Attack and Defense players must start in the designated 8-meter fan for face-offs and can release on the officials' possession call. 

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

Only currently registered players for the specific tournament and who agree to the “Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity and Parental Consent AGREEMENT,” may participate in tournament games. It is the coach’s responsibility to ensure all of his team members are registered. The Florida Summer Challenge will notify a coach if a player did not agree to the Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity and Parental Consent AGREEMENT.

Players must meet the USA Lacrosse 15-month DOB Player Eligibility requirements per the division that they are playing in.

Any team that forfeits a game during the tournament will be ineligible to compete in any playoff games. The score for any forfeit will be:

• 10-0 since the greatest Goals Differential is 10

No player may compete or be rostered on more than one team in the same division or age group during the tournament unless approved in advance by the tournament directors. Any team with a player in violation of this rule will forfeit all games in which the player is known to have competed and therefore, forfeit the opportunity to advance to the playoff round.

Tiebreaker information is available under Game Rules.

Any player, fan or coach ejected from the game will be prohibited from competing in his/her team's next game.

Decisions on the field will be the final ruling. Any fighting or flagrant disrespect toward an official will result in expulsion for the remainder of the tournament. No Exceptions, No Refunds.

Spectators also need to respect the Officials and the Players. Bad behavior will not be tolerated. Should referees or tournament director deem a spectator, player, or coach needs to be removed from the site(s) of the tournament, it will be the responsibility of the coach from the offender’s team to remove the offender from the site(s).

Each field is assigned a Field Timer; the Field Timer will record the score on a scorecard for each game. At the end of each game one referee who officiated the game will sign the scorecard to confirm final score and expulsions. Coaches should check the scorecard on the field if they wish to validate or challenge a score. Any challenges must be made immediately following the game with the Officials and Field Timer, who will contact a tournament administrator to address the issue. Once the scorecard reaches the administration tent the score is considered final.

Girls Game Rules

Girls Middle School & High School (12v12) Divisions

Game Operations

• 12v12 Format (11 field players 1 goalie)
• 22-minute running Halves
• Halftime will be 1 minute
• Timeouts: One 30-second timeout per game. Officials will stop the game clock. Timeouts can be called anywhere on the field.
• Stop/start time in the last 2 minutes of the game if the score difference is 2 or less.
• If tied during Pool Play: go to ‘Braveheart’.  3-field players and a goalie. No Substitutes. No Timeouts.
• If tied in playoffs: go to 'Sudden Death'.  There will be no timeouts permitted during overtime, and the overtime period will last until a goal is scored. No stoppages during overtime. (Playoffs Only)
• Draw after every goal and to start the second half (unless mercy rule is in effect)
• The field coordinator assists in scores, times, and penalties. The FC sends scores to HQ for Tourney Machine after each game after getting signed confirmation from refs and coaches.
• Warmup will take place prior, games will start as soon as teams get to the field, delay of game can be called if teams are not ready to go.
• No Mercy rule in high school divisions.  Mercy Rule for lower and middle school divisions. If a team is winning by 6 goals or more, the losing team will be awarded the ball after all goals at midfield.
• Alternate possession – the team that traveled the furthest distance receives the first alternate possession. After initial possession is awarded, the possession will
  then alternate
• Full Checking is permitted at High School.
• Transitional Checking is permitted at Middle School.
• Penalty times are 1.5 times the normal time.
• 2-Yellow Card/Penalties will result in the removal of the player for the remainder of the game.
• Red Card/Penalties will result in the removal of the player for the remainder of the game.
• High School goalies are required to wear padding on thigh/hips.
• Middle School & Lower School goalies are required to wear padding on thigh/hip pads and shin guards.

Lower School (7v7) DIVISIONS – RULES/INFORMATION

In addition to the items listed above with the following exceptions/clarifications for the lower school (7v7) divisions are as follows:

• 7v7 Format (2 mids/2 attack/2 defenders/1 goalie
• Modified Field
• 22 Minute running halves.
• Halftime will be 1 minute
• Timeouts: One 30-second timeout per game. Officials will stop the game clock. Timeouts can be called anywhere on the field.
• Stop/start time in the last 2 minutes of the game if the score difference is 2 or less.
• If tied during Pool Play: go to ‘Braveheart’.  2-field players and a goalie. No Substitutes. No Timeouts.
• If tied in playoffs: go to 'Sudden Death'.  There will be no timeouts permitted during overtime, and the overtime period will last until a goal is scored. No stoppages during overtime. (Playoffs Only)
• The field coordinator assists in scores, times, and penalties. The FC sends scores to HQ for Tourney Machine after each game after getting signed confirmation from refs and coaches.
• Warmup will take place prior, games will start as soon as teams get to the field, delay of game can be called if teams are not ready to go.
• Mercy rule, if a team is winning by 6 goals or more, the losing team will be awarded the ball after all goals at midfield.
• No checking at Lower School.
• Goalkeeper 10-second count will be enforced.
• Offside rules apply.
• Youth divisions will play 7 v 7 with modified checking and 3-second rule as defined by US lacrosse for good defense. One pass rule is NOT in effect.
• Yellow Card/Penalties will result in the removal of player, and a substitute is permitted.
• Red Card/Penalties will result in removal of the player for the remainder of the game.
• Draw after every goal and to start the second half (unless mercy rule is in effect). Attack and Defense players must start in the designated 8-meter fan.  They can release on possession. 
• Alternate possession – the team that traveled the furthest distance receives the first alternate possession. After initial possession is awarded, the possession will
  then alternate
• Lower School goalies are required to wear padding on thigh/hip pads and shin guards.

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Player Waiver - Each player must complete to participate

High School A/B/B2
U14 A/B
U12 A/B
U10 (7v7 A/B or 10v10)
U8 (7v7)

Girls Divisions

High School A/B
Middle School A/B
Lower School (7v7)

Player Age Requirements/Rules

HSB2 (boys and girls): No seniors

MS (girls): No 9th graders

14U (boys): No 9th graders

LS (girls):  5th grade and down