Women's Lacrosse Rules of the Game

Rules of the Game

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Field Diagram

Data Sources

2013 Rules Survey: Executive Summary (Posted 6/6/2013)
2013 Rules Survey: Results by Division (Posted 6/6/2013)
2013 Rules Survey: Results by Division and Position (Posted 6/6/2013)
2012-13 Experimental Rule Survey: Executive Summary (Posted 2/19/2013)
2012-13 Experimental Rule Survey: Results by Division and Position (Posted 2/19/2013)
2012 Rules Survey Results (Posted 6/14/12)
2012 Rules Detailed Breakdown (Posted 6/14/12)
College Coaches Association (IWLCA)
Eligibility Information
US Lacrosse List of Legal Sticks
US Lacrosse List of Approved Eyewear

Umpiring Information

2011 US Lacrosse Umpire Manual (Posted 2/24/11)
 

Rules Participation

What is a playing rule?
How to propose a rules change

Updates

2013 End of Season Reminders Memo (Posted 04/24/2013)
2013 Call for Proposals (Posted 4/15/2013)
2013 Season Reminders Memo (Posted 3/25/2013)
Carding / Score Verification Form (Updated 02/1/2013)
2013 Rules and Officiating Video (Posted 11/14/2012)
2012 Fall Season Experimental Rule (Posted 9/28/2012)
2012 Women's Lacrosse Annual Meeting Report (Posted 7/12/12)
2012 Post-Season Reminders and Call for Proposals (Posted 5/3/12)
2012 Mid-Season Reminders Memo (Posted 3/23/12)
2012 and 2013 Carding Procedures (Posted 3/23/12)
2012 Season Reminders Memo (Posted 2/22/12)
2012 Experimental Rule- Head Umpire Memo (Posted 2/22/12)
Rules Changes for 2012 and 2013 (Posted 8/10/11)
Shooting Strings - Additional Clarification (Posted 4/1/11)
2011 Season Reminders (Posted 3/18/11)
2011 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Rules Video (Posted 3/18/11
Pocket Stringing Issue Memo (Posted 4/16/10)
Stick Check Procedure Memo (Posted 3/22/10)
 

Rules Committee

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Committee mission statement (12/22/05)
How to apply for the committee - Coaches and administrators make up the committee. If you are interested in serving, please select the link above to learn more about applying to be on a rules committee.
Playing rules oversight panel