MBYLL Boys Rules

MBYLL LEAGUE RULES for U15, U13, U11 & U9 age groups
1. Competition Committee Decisions
2. Rules Of Play
3. Age and Eligibility
4. Complaint Procedure

Competition Committee Decisions

2. Rules of Play for U15, U13 & U11 Age Levels

  1. All Age Levels: Games will be played in four (4) - (10) minute start/stop quarters for the U15, U13 and U11 age groups. Game time EXCEPTION - 15 minute running time quarters could be an option, however ONLY IF BOTH head coaches agree before the start of the game. (MBYLL) The Home Town/Program team is encouraged to have a dedicated person as time keeper/scorekeeper for game who is stationed at midfield between both team benches.
  2. All Age Levels: There will be two timeouts per half per team. (USLYC)
  3. All Age Levels: Overtime will be played upon unanimous agreement of both coaches & referee, and will only be played as one (4) minute sudden-death period. (MBYLL)
  4. All Age Levels: All helmets must be NOCSAE approved lacrosse helmets. Any offending helmet must be removed from play, and the referee has the final say on all helmets. (MBYLL/USLYC)
  5. All Age Levels: If any team gains a FIVE-goal lead; the trailing team MUST receive the ball at midfield without a face off. Face offs resume when the margin returns to four goals or less. (MBYLL)
  6. All Age Levels: If a team acquires a ten goal advantage in the second half of a game, the coaches and referee will meet, in the spirit of the MBYLL, to discuss adjustments to play. (MBYLL)
  7. All Age Levels: Poke checks will be permitted with proper intent of contact of opposing stick and/or gloves. (USLYC)
  8. All Age Levels: The home team will confirm a MBYLL certified referee has been scheduled for all MBYLL games. If a scheduled referee fails to show, the coaches will both agree on how to proceed or game will be rescheduled if possible. Coaches should consider the potential liability issues of proceeding to play a game without a MBYLL certified official. Towns are also encouraged to enlist parents or high-school age students to become certified as a MBYLL Associate Official (AO) by attending a pre-season MBYLL AO Certification Clinic.
  9. All Age Levels: NO take out checks at any age level. Example: Any hit with or without possession that has the intent--in the Ref Officials opinion--of injuring or putting the opponent on the ground. (USLYC) On 1st offense player will be called for an unsportsmanlike personal foul with an automatic unreleasable 1, 2 or 3 minutes time-serving penalty (Ref Officials descretion). If same player is called for a 2nd offense, player is automatically ejected from game and will stay on the sideline for the remainder of the game. (MBYLL rule)
  10. All Age Levels: Uniforms must conform to NCAA standard jerseys with 6" numbers in front and 8" numbers in back. Programs with existing non-compliant jerseys should make the necessary changes at the next possible opportunity.
  11. All Age Levels: All other rules & guidelines not otherwise noted here, will be played according to USLYC rules as listed in the National Federation of State High School Associates Rule Book.
  12. U15 Age Level specifically:
  13. U15 only: Two (2) Referee Officials will be assigned to officiate all MBYLL U15 games. It is recommended that one of the two Ref's come from the MBYLL Associate Official's program, however if an AO is not available then two (2) MBYLL EMLOA Referee's can be assigned. EXCEPTION: if only one MBYLL EMOLA Referee shows up or if no MBYLL AO is available, coaches can agree to play game with only one MBYLL EMLOA Referee. (MBYLL rule)
  14. U15 only: The 2-minute stalling rule will only apply to U15 teams. Exception: The 2 minute rule will be used in the fourth quarter for the U15 age group. The offensive team in possession must keep the ball in the offensive box during the last two minutes of the game if they are ahead of the opponent. (MBYLL & USYLC rule)
  15. U15 only: U15 teams will apply the 20 second count to clear the ball over the half field line and will apply the 10 second count to keep the ball in the offensive box. This rule would be suspended if one team had a 5 or more goal lead at any point in the game. It would be reinstated if the lead goes back under 5 goals. (MBYLL & USYLC rule)
  16. U15 only: Three long sticks, each measuring up to 72" (including stick head & shaft), are permitted on the field at any one time (USLYC rules).
  17. U13 Age Level specifically:
  18. U13 only: Three long sticks, each measuring up to 60" (including stick head & shaft), are permitted on the field at any one time during MBYLL games. (MBYLL rule)
  19. U13 only: Substitutions are allowed on all out of bounds (sideline/ end line) for the all U13 games. (MBYLL)
  20. U11 Age Level specifically:
  21. U11 only: NO body checking at the U11 age level per the US Lacrosse Youth Council Rules for U11 play. U11 players are expected to play the ball and NOT the man when the ball is loose. When defending a player in possession with the ball, the U11 & U9 defender should use no more than equal pressure to prevent progress. (USLYC rule)
  22. U11 only: One coach from each team is allowed and encouraged to be on the field at all times during U11 (& U9) games. The purpose is to enable coaches to provide positive instruction to their players without having to yell from the sidelines. (MBYLL rule)
  23. U11 only: Substitutions will be allowed on all out of bounds (sideline/ end line) for the all U11 games. (MBYLL rule)
  24. U11 only: Long sticks are NOT permitted at U11 or U9. (MBYLL rule)

3. Age and Eligibility (for Spring Season)

Teams will be based on grade level, providing that current age eligibility requirements are met.

4. Complaint Procedure

Step I: Report to Regional Competition Committee -
      A) Regional competition committee will notify competition committee chairman.
      B) Regional competition committee head will contact the following week's opposing coaches and scheduled referee, asking them to observe if the action in the complaint repeats itself.

Step II: Report received from coach & referee -
       A) If no problem is detected, no further action is required.
       B) If a problem is detected, the Regional Competition Committee contacts town representative to address the issue and the necessary corrections.
       C) Opposing coaches & the assigned referee for the next game are again notified. If the problem is not detected, no further action is required.
       D) If a problem is detected, MBYLL Competition Committee Chairman is notified.

Step III: MBYLL Competition Committee will determine necessary sanctions up to and including suspension or expulsion from the league or a team.

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