2014 Preseason
Lacrosse Official’s Clinic
Important Items &
2014 NFHS Rules Changes
A Short History of Our Sport
Lacrosse was played among the Iroquois Confederacy long before the coming
of the Europeans to the shores of North America. It can be said that when the
Europeans first came to America, Lacrosse was one of the most popular and
widespread games played across the continent and with many variations.
In 1636 a French missionary, father Jean Brebouf, describes “Le jeu de la
crosse” as looking like a Bishop crozier; hence the name Lacrosse.
Traditional lacrosse games were sometimes major events that could last
several days. As many as 100 to 1,000 men from opposing villages or tribes
would participate. The games were played in open plains located between the
two villages, and the goals could range from 500 yards (460 m) to several
miles apart.
Rules for these games were decided on the day before. Generally there was
no out-of-bounds, and the ball could not be touched with the hands. The goals
would be selected as large rocks or trees; in later years wooden posts were
used. Playing time was often from sun up until sun down.
Lacrosse gained popularity among the “gentleman’s class” in Ontario, Canada,
in the mid-nineteenth century. The game was quickly exported across the
border into western New York State, then into the urban areas of New York,
Philadelphia, and especially Baltimore and Annapolis.
Today Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the US.
Famous Lacrosse Players
• Silverheels is the nickname of the actor that played Tonto
on “The Lone Ranger”. Born Harold J. Smith on the Six
Nations Reservation in Canada.
• The senior United States senator and former Democratic
presidential candidate was a former lacrosse player. John
Kerry played lacrosse and hockey at St. Paul’s School in
NH and continued his hockey career at Yale, where he
also played JV lacrosse.
• He’s one of the best coaches in the NFL, but New England
Patriots head coach also has a strong affinity for and
knowledge of lacrosse. Bill Belichick was a captain his
senior year at Wesleyan University in 1975.
Famous Lacrosse Players
• The “Great One” wasn’t an exceptional athlete in only one
sport. As a kid, Wayne Gretzky played lacrosse just like
many other Canadians and ice hockey players. He wrote, “I
could hardly wait to get my lacrosse stick out and start
throwing the ball around. It didn’t matter how cold or rainy it
would be, we’d be out firing the ball against walls and
working on our moves as we played the lacrosse
equivalent to road hockey.”
• Jimmy Brown is the only player to be inducted into the
halls of fame for the NFL, college football and lacrosse.
Regarded as one of the best athletes the country has ever
produced, Brown says lacrosse was his favorite sport. He
played at Manhasset High School on Long Island and went
on to play at Syracuse University. He was an All-American
midfielder his senior year, where he scored 43 goals and
had 21 assists.
LACROSSE TODAY
For more than a decade, lacrosse has been one
of the fastest growing team sports in the
country.
In 2012, more than 720,000 players participated
in on organized teams, an increase of nearly
40,000 from the year before.
More than half of the total players compete at
the youth level (age 15 and below), but every
segment of the game is showing continued
growth patterns.
LACROSSE TODAY
At the youth level, the US Lacrosse survey
reveals nearly 390,000 players on organized
teams in 2012, an increase of nearly eight
percent over the previous year.
The number of high school players topped
280,000 in 2012, and the sport continues to be
the fastest growing sport in the NFHS.
The number of collegiate players (varsity and
club) was just under 35,000, growing 3.1
percent, with new varsity programs continuing
to reach all corners of the country.
LACROSSE TODAY
Major League Lacrosse, one of two professional
lacrosse leagues, added expansion franchises
in Charlotte, N.C., and Columbus, Ohio, for the
2012 season.
Thousands of players continue to participate on
the field at the post-collegiate, adult-club, level.
Announcements From Your
(Beloved, Esteemed, Never Cranky, Always Cheerful on Rainy Days)
Assignor
• NCHSAA
Registration
• 2014 Clinics
- Local
- State
• Importance of
Arbiter
• Importance of
Up-To-Date
Close-Outs
Dues & Fees
Booking Agent (assignor):
Amount: $________
Due Date: ____/_____/2014
NCHSAA: January 15, 2014
US Lacrosse: if applicable
(late fee after this date)
Local Association Practices
Uniforms
Payment of Game Fees
Assignments should be out by ____________
Turn backs
Fines
Black List
Game Reports
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Other
Association Clinics
Triangle Area Lacrosse Local Clinics
Sunday- NCSU, Room 2015 Carmichael Gym, 6PM Jan. 5, 19, 26, Feb. 9,16, 23
Leader- Rick Wooten 919-672-8500
Monday- Lillington, Harnett Co. Agricultural Center, 126 Alexander Dr., Ste. 300
6:30PM Jan. 6, 13, 20, Feb. 3, 10, 17
Leader- Tyrone Fisher O: 910-893-7580, C: 919-961-0996
Monday- Durham, Rho Building, Quadrangle Office Park at exit 270 off I-40
6PM Jan. 6, 13, 20, Feb. 3, 10, 17
Leader- Ryan Burns C: 627-7554
Monday- Cary, Rally Point Sports Grill, 1837 N. Harrison Ave, Cary, NC
6PM, Jan. 13, 20, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24
Leader- Andy Gillis C: 919-744-9808
Tuesday- North Raleigh, Ravenscroft School, 7409 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh
Seminar Room next to swimming pool, across from north end of stadium
6PM, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11
Leader- Mike Ronco C: 225-7250, Bob Powell, C: 805-8918
Association Clinics
Triad Lacrosse Local Clinics
Regular training clinics from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Mondays: 1/6, 1/13, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 and Tuesday 1/21
Monday 1/27 will be the NCHSAA State Clinic for Coaches from 6 to 8 PM
Monday 2/3 will be the NCHSAA State Clinic for Officials from 6 to 8 PM.
All clinics will be at the Glenwood Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd,
Greensboro, NC 27403
Charlotte Area Local Clinics
Sunday 1/5 - Mandatory Meeting at Queens University Marion Diehl
Athletic Facility
Mondays: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/17, 2/24
Locations: north - Davidson Day School, south - Charlotte Latin School
2/10 Mandatory Meeting at Queens University Marion Diehl Athletic Facility
Association Dues are to be paid at the 1/5 meeting.
All meeting times are 7-9PM
NCHSAA State Clinics
•Eastern NC Assoc
January 25, 2014 12pm - Jacksonville High School
•Triangle Assoc
January 27, 2014 6pm - Cardinal Gibbons High School
•Triad Assoc
February 3, 2014 6pm - Glenwood Center (Greensboro)
•Hickory/Asheville Assoc
February 4, 2014 6:30pm - Patton High School
•Charlotte Assoc
February 10, 2014 6pm - Queens Univ Marion Diehl
Complex
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Announcements From NCHSAA
2014 SEASON FAST FACTS
First Practice Date: Feb. 12
Date of First Contest: Feb. 26
1st Round of Playoffs: May 9
2nd Round of Playoffs: May 13
3rd Round of Playoffs: May 16
Regional Round Playoffs: May 20
State Championships: May 24
Official’s Play Off Eligibility Summary:
● Must be Class 1 or 2 (80+ points on scale)
● Score 80+ on NFHS Exam
● Points earned for: exam score, scrimmages,
clinics, games, yrs exp, etc
FROM NCHSAA: OFFICIATING
OFFICIALS: Each school must use only NCHSAAregistered officials in all competition.
CLINICS: Head coaches are required to attend one of the
NCHSAA clinics in their sport, or in conjunction with the rules
sessions at the North Carolina Coaches Association Clinic held
in Greensboro in July.
GAME FEES:
Varsity JV & 9th Grade
two person crew, regular season
$65
$50
three person crew, regular season
$55
Playoffs (three person crew required) $70
State Championship
$75
There is a $25 fee per hour (or any fraction of an hour) for
officials per field for scrimmages.
FROM NCHSAA:
# of OFFICIALS
OFFICIALS: A two-person crew, all NCHSAAregistered, is mandatory for all varsity
contests. (Note: A game should not start
without two officials.)
A three-person crew is to be used in the State
Championship.
Three-person crews can be used during the
regular season and/or state playoffs with
responsibility of payment to be assumed by
the host school.
FROM NCHSAA:
GAME TIMES
GAME FORMAT:
VARSITY MEN – Four 12-minute quarters
JV MEN – Four 10-minute quarters; no overtime
FROM NCHSAA:
SECURITY
UNIFORMED POLICE OFFICER: Law
enforcement officer in uniform is strongly
recommended at varsity lacrosse matches.
Furthermore, the host school
management must provide an escort off
the field for the officials.
FROM NCHSAA:
SUSPENDED GAME
SUSPENDED GAME: If a game is suspended
due to bad weather, light failure, etc:
• If suspended in first half, even if one team is
ahead, game is picked up from the point of
interruption unless coaches agree to end it.
• If suspended at half time or beyond, the game
is over. If the score is tied when the game is
suspended, then the game ends in a tie. If
one team is ahead when the game is
suspended, then that team is the winner.
FROM NCHSAA:
SCRIMMAGES
PRESEASON SCRIMMAGES:
• Schools are allowed two preseason varsity
scrimmages. These scrimmages must be conducted
as events open to the public (no closed scrimmages
allowed) and one scrimmage must use NCHSAAregistered officials.
• Officials are to work a maximum of two hours per
scrimmage.
• Multiple team scrimmages are allowed. Junior
varsity scrimmages are allowed in conjunction with
varsity scrimmages at the same date and site.
FROM NCHSAA:
TESTING
2013-2014 Test Dates
Men's Lacrosse February 10 - February 14
NFHS Test date is 2/10 – 2/14.
We all must pass this test to work NCHSAA
games.
If you don’t take/pass the test, you will not
receive any assignments for NCHSAA schools.
Web Based Resources
• Uniforms: www.theofficialscorner.com
www.honigs.com
• US Lacrosse: www.uslacrosse.org
• NCHSAA: www.nchsaa.org
• Google: “Lacrosse Mechanics”
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule 1 – The Game, Field and Equipment
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
1-2-7,
8, 9
Change & Commentary
The size of the scorer’s table area is increased. This larger
Substitution/Table area complements the new substitution
rules by allowing more space for players to get on and off the
field; and also creates better sight-lines for table personnel
and changes the coaches and bench areas. ”Where
physically possible, the scorer’s table should be placed at
least 6 yards from the sideline at the center line. Two lines
shall be drawn on either side of the center line 10 yards from
the center line and extending past the scorer’s table.”
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
Change & Commentary
1-7-5 New
Add:
ART. 5 . . Any crosse used in a faceoff may not have
tape on the plastic throat of the head.
Rationale: Tape on the head (plastic throat area)
makes it impossible to tell if a faceoff man has his glove
on the plastic throat area of the head. This is a
deliberate attempt to deceive and cheat. Almost every
faceoff player you see has tape on the throat.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
1-9-1 g6
Change & Commentary
6. Duplicate numbers on jerseys shall not be permitted on
the same team. Legal numbers are 0-99. Note: Beginning
in the 2017-18 school year, double-zero, 01, 02, 03 etc. are
not legal numbers.
Rationale: There have been some situations where teams
were using both 1 and 01, 2 and 02, etc. and considering
them as different numbers and other issues. This rule
revision is needed to alleviate these problems and make it
clear what numbers are allowed.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
1-10-1 c,
1-10-2
and
6-6-3a
Change & Commentary
ART. 1 . . . No player shall participate while wearing illegal equipment. Such equipment
shall always include but is not limited to:
c.
Electronic communication equipment worn during play by any of the 10 on-field
players.
ART. 2 . . . Electronic equipment may be used during play by coaches, non-playing team
members, athletic trainers and/or other individuals officially connected with a team, however
electronic audio equipment may not be used to communicate with the 10 on-field players.
6-6-3 Unchanged
a.Use artificial audio enhancement aids (i.e., electronic devices, megaphones) in
communicating with players on the field.
Rationale: It is not possible for officials to regulate the use of
electronic equipment on the sideline. This revision would allow the use
of electronic equipment by coaches and team members on the
sideline. Thus, regulation of the use of electronic equipment on the
sideline becomes a coach responsibility. Rule 6-6-3a addresses this
also but is unchanged to reinforce that it is illegal to use electronic
equipment to communicate with any of the 10 on-field players and also
to prevent the use of megaphones and other non-electronic equipment
to enhance communication with the on-field players.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
Change & Commentary
1-10-1h
New
Eye shade that is not a solid stroke or includes words,
numbers, logos, or other symbols is not allowed. This
has been sportsmanship issue.
(NFHS catches up with NCHSAA, now same rule for
public & private in NC)
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule 2 – Game Personnel
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule Change & Commentary
2-5
ART. 1 . . . It is recommended that a minimum of three officials
be used to control the game (a referee, an umpire, and a field
judge). A fourth official, chief bench official (CBO), may be used.
Rationale: While the wording of this rule changes the
fundamental philosophy regarding the number of officials used in
a game, it does not require that three officials be used – it is only
recommended.
With this revision, games could still be played using two or even
one official if necessary. This change in philosophy is needed to
control the game and minimize and properly penalize illegal hits.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
Change & Commentary
2-5-2e
(e) black stirrup socks with white over-the-calf crew socks
on top or knee length one piece white with 4 inch black top
or short black socks that cover the ankle;
The recommended official’s uniform now allows short black
socks that cover the ankle. The rules were revised last
year to allow black shorts and this change was adopted
this year to complement that change.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
2-6-1
Note
Change & Commentary
NOTE: The game officials maintain administrative
responsibilities for the contest through the completion of
any required reports or correspondence in response to any
action occurring while the officials have jurisdiction. State
associations may intercede in the event of unusual
incidents that occur before, during or after the officials’
jurisdiction has ended or in the event that a game is
interrupted, suspended or terminated prior to the conclusion
of regulation play.
Rationale: This editorial revision clarifies that the officials
maintain jurisdiction of interrupted and/or suspended
contests.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
2-6-1
Change & Commentary
ART. 1 . . . The officials’ authority begins when they arrive on the
field and ends when they leave the immediate playing facility.
Rationale: In the rule book, the term “field of play” seems to mean
the 110 yard by 60 yard playing surface (one example is Rule 6-61 states that coaches may not enter the field of play without
permission of the official) . Officials should continue to have some
jurisdiction should there be an incident after they step off the “field
of play.”
Officials’ authority ends when they leave the immediate playing
facility. This clarifies that the official’s authority does not end when
they step off of the field of play following a game. If something
should occur prior to their leaving the immediate playing facility,
they are still authorized to take appropriate action.
This revision is consistent with the language that gives state
associations the ability to address situations that happen before,
during and after the game.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule Change & Commentary
2-6-7
ART. 7 . . . At the end of each half, the referee shall check and
approve the score. When the officials leave the immediate
playing facility at the end of the game, the officials’ jurisdiction
has ended and the score has been approved.
Rationale: In the rule book the term “field of play” seems to
mean the 110 yard by 60 yard playing surface (one example is
Rule 6-6-1 states that coaches may not enter the field of play
without permission of the official) . Officials should continue to
have some jurisdiction should there be an incident after they
step off the “field of play.” Also, the second sentence seemed
somewhat redundant. This revision is consistent with the
language that gives state associations the ability to address
situations that happen before, during and after the game.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
2-10-1
Change & Commentary
Article 1. At the start of each period a minimum of four
balls should be spaced equidistant from each other five
yards beyond the end line and four on both sidelines. On
the bench side, balls should be placed at the scorer’s
table.
Rationale: In addition to the four balls placed on each end
line, the home team must now also place four balls on each
sideline. Putting balls on the sideline will speed up restarts
and shorten overall game times.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule 3 – Time Factors (no changes)
Rule 4 – Play of the Game
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
4-4-3
Change & Commentary
Replace all of Article 3 with the following:
ART. 3 . . . During the faceoff in all penalty situations, there
must be four players in the defensive area and three
players in the offensive area. Exception: When a team has
three players in the penalty area, a player may come out of
its defensive area to take the faceoff but must remain
onside.
Rationale: This will provide a greater opportunity for the
offended team to retain its man-advantage.
There must be four players in the defensive area and three
players in the offensive area during faceoffs in penalty
situations (ie no one comes up on the wing) except when a
team has three players in the penalty area.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
4-10
Change & Commentary
A team is considered offside when it has:
1. more than six players in its offensive half of the field
(between the centerline and the end line) including players
in the penalty box, or
2. more than seven players in its defensive half of the field
(between the centerline and the end line) including players
in the penalty box.
Rationale: The unfair advantage in an offside situation is
created by too many players on one side of the field- not
too few. This change lets the foul reflect the unfair
advantage; and minimizes risk by allowing officials to
"count forward," keeping their attention on the active side of
the field.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
4-12
Change & Commentary
SECTION 12 OFFSIDE ENFORCEMENT
ART. 1 . . . If only one team is offside, a technical foul shall
be called against the offending team.
ART. 2 . . . If both teams are offside and one of the teams
has possession of the ball, the players shall be placed
onside and play resumed with the team in possession of the
ball retaining possession.
ART. 3 . . . If both teams are offside and neither team has
possession of the ball, the players shall be placed onside,
and the ball shall be awarded according to alternatepossession rule.
Rationale: This revision is needed to address some
confusion with enforcement of the offside rule. Previous
articles 4 and 5 were removed from the offside enforcement
rule. This revision will eliminate some confusing language
and clarify procedure for offside enforcement.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
4-22, 23 &
24
Change & Commentary
Section 22 Substitution Procedures
ART.1 . . . Substitution may take place without the necessity of waiting for suspension of play by an
official. Players may enter the field of play from the substitution area under the following conditions:
a. The player must be properly equipped.
b. The player may not enter the substitution area until his substitution is imminent.
c. The player leaving the field of play must exit via the substitution area.
d. The substitute must wait until such player is off the field of play, and the substitute may not delay
his entry onto the field.
e. The substitute must always yield his position in the substitution area to any player exiting the field.
f. Substitution may take place while play is suspended.
Note: Any delay of the game is to be enforced strictly. See Rule 6-5-f for method of enforcement.
ART. 2 . . . Substitution may take place while play is suspended as follows:
a. End of a period.
b. Scoring of a goal.
c. Injury timeout.
d. Equipment adjustment.
e. After a time-serving penalty.
f. Team timeouts.
Note: Any delay of the game is to be enforced strictly. See Rule 6-5-f for method of enforcement.
Rationale: Uniformity with other rules codes. The previous substitution language in rules 4-22, 4-23 and 4-24
was deleted and replaced with a new rule called “Substitution Rules.” This new language eliminates
the use of the horn for substitution when play is suspended and will simplify
substitution procedures for coaches, players and officials.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
5-3-5
New
Change & Commentary
ART. 5 . . A body check that targets a player in a defenseless position. This
includes but is not limited to: (i) body checking a player from his “blind side”;
(ii) body checking a player who has his head down in an attempt to play a
loose ball; and (iii) body checking a player whose head is turned away to
receive a pass, even if that player turns toward the contact immediately
before the body check.
PENALTY: Two- or three-minute non-releasable foul, at the official’s
discretion. An excessively violent violation of this rule may result in an
ejection.
Rationale: Intentional player-to-player collisions with players in a
defenseless position – i.e. while focused on scooping a ground ball, clearing
the crease on a loose ball situation in front of the goal, etc. – are a concern
and this revision will reinforce the need to eliminate these collisions from the
game.
This new rule stipulates that a body check that targets a player in a
defenseless position is illegal and specifies a minimum two- or three-minute
non-releasable penalty for this violation.
NOTE: Sports medicine research indicates that the severity of certain
injuries may be reduced if a player can anticipate and prepare himself for an
oncoming hit.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule 5 – Personal and Ejection Fouls
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
5-4
Change & Commentary
PENALTY: Two- or three-minute non-releasable foul, at the
official’s discretion. An excessively violent violation of this
rule may result in an ejection.
Rationale: With this revision, the penalty for hits to the
head/neck will now be a minimum of a two- to three-minute
non-releasable penalty.
Hits to the head/neck continue to be a concern and this
increased penalty will reinforce the need to eliminate these
types of hits from the game.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule 6 – Technical Fouls (no changes)
Rule 7 – Penalty Enforcement
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
7-2f
New
Change & Commentary
f. A maximum of three players from the same team can be in the penalty area
serving penalties at the same time. The penalty time of any additional player(s)
shall not start until the penalty time of one of the three players in the penalty area
expires. The additional penalized player(s) shall wait in the bench area
immediately next to the scorer’s table but not in the table area. A team shall not
be required to play with fewer than seven on-field players solely because of
players serving penalties. A player’s penalty cannot be released by a goal until
he is in the penalty area and the time on his penalty has started to elapse.
Rationale: Minimize risk for participants and clarifies procedure for
administration of penalties and substitution.
If more than three players on a team are assessed penalty time to be served
concurrently, the additional penalized team member(s) must wait in the bench
area until the penalty time of one of the three players in the penalty area expires.
This will eliminate the possibility of a team playing with fewer than seven players
because of penalties which will minimize risk for participants. In addition, this
change will clarify procedure for administration of penalties and substitution.
2014 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Revisions
Rule
7-8-2k
New
Change & Commentary
k. A defensive foul is committed during the final two minutes
of regulation play with the team that is ahead and possessing
the ball in the goal/attack area, unless a scoring play is
imminent.
Rationale: This revision will simplify procedure for the final
two minutes of the game and discourage the defensive team
from fouling to gain possession.
This revision specifies that, during a Flag Down
situation (Slow Whistle), the officials will stop play to enforce
penalties should a subsequent second defensive foul
occur “during the final two minutes of regulation play with the
team that is ahead possessing the ball in the goal/attack
area, unless a scoring play is imminent.”
REMINDER
NCHSAA: January 15, 2014
(late fee after this date)
If you are not registered with NCHSAA you
will not work any public school Varsity or JV
games.
NFHS Test date is 2/10 – 2/14. We all must
pass this test to work NCHSAA games.
If you don’t take/pass the test, you will not
receive any assignments for NCHSAA
schools.
Questions
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