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.

2009 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.

Eligibility rules are:

• 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;
• U-11: Cannot turn 12 years of age in 2010 (born in 1999 or later);
• U-13: Cannot turn 14 years of age in 2010 (born in 1997 or later);
• U-15: Cannot turn 16 years of age in 2010.  May not have played in a game as a member of a high school team (Varsity or Junior Varsity) (born in 1995 or later);
• High School "B": Cannot turn 18 years of age in 2010 (born in 1993 or later).  Cannot be a rising senior;
• High School "A": Cannot turn 20 years of age in 2010.  May not have played in a game as a member of a college lacrosse program (NCAA, MCIA, Club, etc.)  (born in 1991 or later).

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.

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.

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.

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.