Florida United Lacrosse Cup

It is the expectation of the Florida United Lacrosse Cup that all clubs, teams and players competing in any FULC tournament fully comply with the Rules & Guidelines as outlined below.

Any effort to circumvent the spirit and/or intent of the Rules & Guidelines may result in the disqualification of the affected club, team, and/or player(s) from any current or future FULC event(s).

Special attention will be paid to any infractions / violations of the Eligibiliy for Particpation requirements.  The Administrator and/or Coach of each club / team, by registering their respective team(s) for an FULC tournament, certifies that the credentials of each player on the roster complies with age, roster, and other requirements as it relates to player assignments and that each player has electronically signed the waiver for each event.  Coaches/Administrators may be asked by League or Tournament officials to further certify and/or verify player roster assignments and age compliance at any time prior to or during the event.  Violations of the Eligibility for Participation requirements will not be tolerated. 

Tournament fees will not be refunded to any club / team /player disqualified from an FULC event. 

FULC Tournament Directors reserve the right render any interpretation, make any decision, or take any action it deems is in the best interests of the tournament, and its participating players and teams.

2012 National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) rules will be enforced except as otherwise stated below.

Eligibility rules for participation in Florida United Lacrosse Cup tournaments are intended to reinforce the honor, spirit and traditions of the sport of lacrosse; provide a safe, competitive environment for players; and offer an enjoyable fan experience for spectators. 

We regularly monitor the eligibility rules of US Lacrosse, the governing body for the sport in the United States, and other similarly organized and operated tournament events, and seek to synchronize our Rules & Guidelines with these organizations wherever and whenever possible.  However, we reserve the right to set, establish and promulgate rules which ensure the most fair, equitable, and safe competitive environment possible.

General eligibility rules include:

• All players are required to be an active and fully-paid member of U.S. Lacrosse and certify such membership;
• All coaches are required to be an active and fully-paid member of U.S. Lacrosse and certify such membership;
• All players must be registered online using FULC's tournament player registration system.  There are no exceptions to this requirement.  Failure to register teams and players in a timely and accurate manner may result in tournament disqualification;
• Player eligibility is determined based on projected year of graduation.  Although age may be used by other organizations, it is not the predeterming factor in FULC events;
• Any player, regardless of age, who has played on a Varsity or JV team must play on a team in the High School A or B division. Such player may not compete on a middle school-level (U-15) team;
• Any player, regardless of age, who is a rising senior must play on a team in the High School A/Varsity/U-19 division. Such player may not compete on a High School B/JV/U-17 team;
• The following table should be used to determine team level eligibility:

Rosters are set for each tournament.  Teams may not move or transfer players between teams within or outside the club regardless of eligibility.  Once a player has been assigned and accepted for a particular team, that player may only participate on that team at that specific tournament.

A player(s) may be disqualified for any of the following violations:

• Player not listed on the team’s official tournament roster;
• Player participating on more than one team in the tournament;
• New players appearing for games that are not listed on the official roster;
• Player participating that are too old for the respective division.

All fields will be regulation size.  Any modification(s) to regular field size will be determined in advance of the tournament event and communicated as appropriate to participants.

• Referees keep penalty time on the field;
• Scorekeepers keep a stop watch at each Scorer's Table to start at the beginning of each half with the sounding of the horn;
• Scoring Table staff alerts referee at the five minute mark of the first half and at the five minute mark and two minute mark of the second half.

Games will be scheduled in 60 minute blocks, which will permit complete game competition, efficient movement from field-to-field between games, and the handling of any potential procedural game delays.

• Two (2) 25 minute running halves;
• Three (3) minute halftime;
• One (1) timeout per game per team.  Timeouts may not be used in the last five minutes of either half;
• Clock does not stop on a timeout;
• Timeouts cannot be taken during a penalty;
• Stalling rules are in effect during the last two minutes of the game. The winning team must keep the ball in the attack area (box).
• Games ending in a tie will be decided by braveheart

• 30 second technical fouls will run for 45 seconds;
• One minute personal fouls will run for 90 seconds;
• Unsportsmanlike penalties time is doubled (e.g. 1 minute = 2 minute penalty, etc.);
• Penalty time stops during timeouts.

The following sequence will be followed until the tie breaker is determined:

1. Tie Breaker #1:  Head-to-Head (if only two teams are tied)
2. Tie Breaker #2: Most Wins
3. Tie Breaker #3: Net Goal Differential (up to 4)
4. Tie Breaker #4: Least Goals Allowed
5. Tie Breaker #5: Coin Toss

Protests are not permitted or considered.

The proliferation of fighting and other unsportsmanlike conduct by players, coaches, spectators, etc. has reached unacceptable proportions and will not be tolerated at FULC events. Any player, coach or spectator that is involved in a fight or other types of unsportsmanlike conduct will be immediately ejected from the game and the remainder of the tournament.  All ejected person(s) will be required to immediately leave the grounds of the facility.  If the ejected person refuses to leave the field of play or continues to cause a disturbance that prohibits the game from proceeding, FULC staff reserves the right to contact local law enforcement for assistance.

In the case of a fight during a game, on or off the field, FULC staff will defer to game officials to determine player and/or spectator involvement and the determination of punitive actions.  FULC staff will only consult tournament officials (game official, scorer’s table staff, or FULC staff) in making determinations.

Game officials reserve the right, and have the authority, to end a game if the game cannot be safely controlled.

Players, coaches, or other team representatives may be ejected from a game for inappropriate / unsportsmanlike conduct.  If a player, coach, or team representative is ejected from a game, that person is also suspended from the team's next scheduled game.

If a goalie is ejected from a game, the game clock will be stopped to allow a replacement goalie time to properly suit up.

If a player, coach, or team representative is ejected for fighting, they will be immediately ejected from the entire tournament and as indicated above.

The Tournament Directors of Florida United Lacrosse Cup tournaments reserve the right to cancel, shorten, or reschedule tournament games due to inclement weather, poor field conditions, or player / spectator safety concerns and considerations.  No refunds will be granted if these actions are necessary.  Tournament Directors and their representatives will communicate game changes.  Schedule changes will be available at the Information Tent.