• 2010 NCAA Rules and Officiating Update 8/19/2009
• NCAA to Explore Instant Replay in 2010  9/3/2009

 RULES REFERENCES 

NFHS Rules (used for Boys Illinois High School) No local Illinois rule modifications for 2010! The IHSLA will follow all NFHS rules for the 2010 season.     NFHS Rules are not available online.  Rulebooks are received as a result of US Lacrosse Registration or ordering directly from US Lacrosse.  Local Rule Interpretation - Shoulder Pads	NCAA Rules 2010 Rules and Officiating Update 8/19/2009 2009/2010 NCAA Men's Rules (.pdf version) 2009-2010 Rule Changes - Detail word for word 2009 Rules and Officiating Update - 3/23/2009
YOUTH Rules North Shore Lacrosse League

 

 GLLOA officials join US Lacrosse and will receive a rule book. If you would like to order another one: Order Rule Book

• NCAA vs. NFHS Rules Differences Eliminated for 2009
• Historical reference only:  2008 NCAA Men's Rules
• Midwest Cities Lacrosse Conference (MCLC) Club Rules and website  www.midwestlacrosse.net

 OFFICIALS  TIPS AND REFERENCE DOCS 

• Referee Scorecard (4-up front/back on 8-1/2 x 11" page ..recommend using card stock)
• Handy 1 page tip (instruction) sheet to give to the timers (updated 2/28/2009).  IHSLA Timer Directions
• Men's Field Diagram
• 2009 MDOC Game Card   This document (pdf format) contains checklists for basic pregame, in-game, and postgame procedures. Print it out, cut it down (4" x 6"), laminate it, and you have an invaluable tool that fits easily into your shirt or back pocket. 
• Sample Pre-game speech
• 2010 Pregame checklist (NCAA) authored by Lee Spitzer (revised 4/1/2010)
• 2009 US Lacrosse Convention - Tips and Suggestions
• Buddy Pass Video or Spearing Video ...we want to avoid this blatant unnecessary roughness and dangerous play.
• You Make the Call Series:
• You Make the Call: Week 1 - Push?/Cross-check?/No-call?
• You Make the Call: Week 2 - Slash?/ No Call?
• You Make the Call: Week 3 - Interference?
• You Make the Call: Week 4 - Push?/Body Check?

GLLOA Rules Forum - A public discussion of issues related to Officiating Boys Lacrosse in Illinois.  Typically rules and game management issues are discussed, debated and clarified to create greater awareness and consistency in rules interpretation for Boys Lacrosse.