22. Rules Governing League Play

Girls Rules

The NCJLA follows US Lacrosse and NFHS Women’s Rules, which apply to the youth and high school levels. The NCJLA annually reviews rules and makes modifications for youth level league play.

Girls rules by division

Girls field diagrams

Boys Rules

The NCJLA follows the NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules for high school. The NCJLA annually reviews rules and makes modifications for youth level league play.

Boys rules by division

Boys field diagrams

Rules Concerning Club Operations

Consequences for failure to follow the NCJLA Operations Guide are listed in the NCJLA By-Laws. In addition, Clubs are required to adhere to the terms of the NCJLA New Club Application Form once admitted into the NCJLA. For more information regarding club website content, recruiting of players and coaches, roster requirements, game day responsibilities of each club etc. please see the corresponding section of the Operations Guide or email execdirector@ncjla.org.

Ejections and Sportsmanship Incidences

Please see the NCJLA Operations Guide section Sportsmanship Incident Reporting Policy for additional information and the Player/Coach/Parent Code of Conduct document(s).

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