BOYS LACROSSE

1.   NFHS Rules as modified by NYSPHSAA govern the sport.  One adult from the home team shall be assigned to the scorer's table for all varsity competitions.  He/she shall have complete control of the time, substitutions, and general decorum of said table.

2.   An area of 10 yards beyond each side line shall be roped or fenced off.

3.  The home team shall wear white or light colored jerseys.

4.   Inclement  Weather:  If a varsity game is stopped by officials due to weather before the end of the game and the game cannot continue, the game will be continued on the next available date from the point the game was stopped. The home team scorebook shall reflect the time the game was called, the game time and the possession/placement of ball. The home team scorebook shall be signed by the head official.

5.   Rosters:  Coaches shall submit varsity and JV rosters to the Max Preps. Copies of the rosters shall be available at each game and shall include players' home and away numbers and list the coaching staff.

6.   Timekeepers:  It is recommended that an adult be used as the timekeeper for all contests, but it is mandated for varsity contests.

7.  Publicity:  It is the responsibility of the winning team's coach to provide Newsday with a report of the contest result.

8.   Filming:  Unless mutually agreed upon by the two competing coaches, there will be no third party filming from the press box.

9.  All Rules set forth by NFHS will be followed.


                                                    Section XI Tournament

Boys Lacrosse will use pre-season power ranked adjustment points for 2016-17 (approved 10/16)

   Class A: The eleven (11) highest-ranking teams in Division I qualify for post-season play.
   Class B: the six (6) highest-ranking “B” teams in Division II quality for post-season play.
   Class C: The Six (6) highest-ranking “C” teams in Division II qualify for post-season play.
   Class D: The two (2) highest-ranking “D” teams in Division II qualify for post-season play.

There shall be a 4-class tournament, ending with a Class Champion (A, B, C & D) effective with the 2016-17 school year. (approved 10/16)
   Class A Boys' Lacrosse semi-finals shall be conducted at a neutral site.
   Class B, C & D semi-finals in each class shall be played at higher seeds. 
  
The decision to postpone a tournament contest shall be made by the home school Athletic Director. (Approved 10/8/09)

The decision to postpone the Section XI Classification Championship shall be made by the Sport Chair and Section XI.  (Approved 10/8/09)

Rev. 3/19