3V3 Rules

3V3 LACROSSE RULES 

WHO: Everyone is welcome, boys, girls, adults 

WHERE: CES covered area (behind Chautauqua) 

WHEN: Wednesdays 6pm to 7pm 

ELIGIBILITY: Open only to VLC registered players and members 

(must have current US Lacrosse membership for insurance purposes) 

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PLAY FORMAT: Each game will last 7 minutes. Each team will consist of 3 players and can be of differing ages and coed. The field of play consists of a half-field with a mini goal. Cones will indicate the top of the box. Teams will be selected before the scrimmages and can be altered for subsequent games. Coaches will keep time and score. 

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TOURNAMENT RULES: 

● Short sticks only (no goalie sticks, poles, or fiddle sticks) 

● NO STICK CHECKS 

● NO BODY CHECKS OR BULL DODGING 

● NO HARD SHOTS 

● SOFT BALLS ONLY 

● EQUIPMENT: stick, mouth guard, face mask, sneakers (not cleats!), gloves optional (helmets, goggles and cups not required) 

● It is up to the teams participating in the game to determine if any of the above violations have occurred; the coach or timer will make the final decision on any violations and will confirm scores. 

● After each goal, the team that was just scored on is awarded the ball. Before resuming play, the offensive team must “check-it-up” to the top of the box. Turnovers also require a team to clear it up to the top of the box before proceeding. 

● Depending on the skill level of the teams the coach or timer will determine how many pass completions are required before a shot can be taken. Standard is two passes minimum. 

● The defensive team is permitted to allow a single player to guard the goal but may not interfere with the position of the mini goal. 

● There is an assumed circular crease around the goal that only defensive players can enter, approximately 1 ft out from the goal frame in all directions. May be marked by cones during play. An offensive team entering into the crease results in a turnover.