Arzaqan Lacrosse Federation
| Arzaqan Lacrosse Federation | |
|---|---|
| Country | Arzaqa |
| Governing body | Arzaqan Lacrosse Federation |
| National team(s) | Men's national team Women's national team |
The Arzaqan Lacrosse Federation (in Arabic: اتحاد لاكروس أرزاقان) is the official governing body of lacrosse in Arzaqa. It conducts the men's and the women's teams.
Rules
I. The Game
I. THE GAME Lacrosse is played by two teams, with each team allowed a maximum of 10 players on the field simultaneously. The objective of each team is to score points by causing the ball to enter the goal of the opponent and to prevent the other team from securing the ball and scoring points. The ball is kept in play by being carried, thrown, or batted with the crosse, or rolled or kicked in any direction, subject to the restrictions described in the following rules.
II. The Field
The playing field shall be rectangular, 100 meters long, and 60 meters wide.
III. Equipment
A. THE BALL – The sponsor-supplied ball of use for all ALL games shall be the optic yellow “Official Ball” supplied before the season to each team by the League.
B. THE CROSSE – All ALL players shall use a sponsor-manufactured crosse (“Official Crosse”) for all ALL games. A crosse consists of the head, including its ball stop, the mesh, the shaft, and the butt end cap. All official crosses used in ALL games shall be authorized by and supplied by ALL. Players may not use any crosse other than an official crosse. a. Crosse Dimensions – The crosse shall be have an overall fixed length 100-110 centimeters for a short crosse (aka, attack crosse, short stick, or “shorty”), 130-180 centimeters for a long crosse (aka, long pole or d-pole), or 100-180 centimeters for a goalkeeper crosse. b. The circumference of the shaft shall be no more than 9 centimeters. c. The head of a non-goalkeeper crosse at its widest point shall measure 16.5-20 centimeters (inside measurement) at the top and the bottom of the sidewall. The head of a goalkeeper crosse at its widest point shall measure 25.5-30.5 centimeters (inside measurement), at the top and bottom of the sidewall. The designated goalkeeper, and only the designated goalkeeper, shall use a goalkeeper crosse. The sidewalls of all crosses shall not be more than 5 centimeters high.
C. GLOVES - All ALL players shall use a sponsor-manufactured and approved glove. Cutting and/or altering of glove palms is allowed. Any player who alters his leagueissued gloves agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the ALL and its affiliates against any and all claims from injuries that may result as a direct result of such alterations.
D. ARM PADS - All ALL players shall use a sponsor-manufactured and approved arm pads.
E. HELMETS - All ALL players shall use a sponsor-manufactured helmet. Both the chin pad and the chinstrap must attach firmly to the helmet, and the helmet shall be worn by the on-field players at all times. If any snaps are hanging, an official shall order the player to re-snap his chin strap (one warning maximum). Repeated offenses by the same player shall be penalized. No player may alter the official helmet in any way including, but not limited to: a. Removal or covering of league, team, sponsor, and/or manufacturer’s logos or decals. b. Addition of decals or logos to the helmet. c. Addition of visors or other accessories that are not league-approved. d. No parts of the sponsor-supplied helmet may be interchanged with a like part from another manufacturer. This includes replacement of the chin strap or chin pad.
F. FOOTWEAR - All ALL players shall use sponsor-manufactured and ALL- approved footwear and socks.
G. GOALKEEPER EQUIPMENT - There must be a goalkeeper on the field at all times who is properly equipped with a ALL-approved chest protector, throat protector, protective cup, a goalkeeper crosse, gloves, helmet, and mouthpiece. Arm pads and shoulder pads are optional.
H. SHAFT BUTT ENDS – A crosse that does not have sufficient covering on the butt end of a hollow shaft is illegal and must be removed from the game until corrected.