US Lacrosse Girls Youth Rules
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Age and Eligibility Guidelines
US Lacrosse establishes eligibility guidelines to promote a safe and sportsmanlike environment. US Lacrosse believes that leagues, associations, and other organizers of youth lacrosse should provide playing opportunities that, as much as possible, aim to establish a "level playing field" among players of similar age.
Age and Eligibility Guidelines are not considered “game-day rules” and are not enforced as game-day rules by officials.
| Age Group |
Age Before August 31 of prior year |
| U15 |
14 or younger |
| U13 |
12 or younger |
| U11 |
10 or younger |
| U9 |
8 or younger |
Players may not play below their designated age group.
CHECKING RULES
U-15 (Full checking if criteria is met)
There must be 2 USL trained umpires - one of which has a Local rating.
*Check to the head is a mandatory Red Card (with wording to differentiate between the incidental contact and inappropriate contact with the head)
U-13 (modified checking below the shoulder).
U-11 (no checking)
U-9 (no checking)
