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AGE & ELIGIBILITY GUIDE RULES AND GUIDELINES


SECTION TOPIC


US Lacrosse establishes eligibility standards in order to promote the game of lacrosse among the youth of America in a safe and sportsmanlike environment. This goal can best be achieved by facilitating playing opportunities that seek to establish a “level playing fi eld” among players of a similar age, size and ability.


Teams should be balanced as to physical size, cognitive and developmental stages. Any player who is age-eligible to U15 lacrosse should not be denied an opportunity to play.


AGE GUIDELINES (BY AUGUST 31 PRECEDING COMPETITION YEAR)


U9 8 years old or younger as of August 31 of the previous year U11 10 years old or younger as of August 31 of the previous year U13 12 years old or younger as of August 31 of the previous year U15 14 years old or younger as of August 31 of the previous year


Although possible, it is not recommended that players play up a level. Players may not play down a level.


Teams playing by US Lacrosse rules will be organized by age. When multiple teams exist in an age group, physical size, skill and maturity should be considered when organizing teams.


BEST PRACTICE


US Lacrosse believes that prohibiting checking for beginning/ younger players will enable them to develop the critical skills necessary to play and enjoy the game before being introduced to stick checking. Once they have mastered the basics, modifi ed checking below the shoulders will be introduced at the U13 level.


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GIRLS YOUTH RULES GUIDEBOOK USLacrosse.org/AgeEligibility


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