EAST AFRICA LACROSSE 7s 2017 RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. RULESFederation of International Lacrosse (FIL) Rules and Regulations, with modifications as published below.
See the Uganda Lacrosse League 7s Rules Summary for the men’s rules and regulations.
2. WHO MAY PARTICIPATEAll association teams, clubs, able individuals, international teams/clubs, national and FIL affiliated
associations are welcome to participate in the East African 7s.
3. AGE GROUPSThe age group structures as established by ULU will govern, as modified below. All players including
players in the Guest teams must have been born on or after a specified date for their age classification
U19 EAL7s MEN: Born after August 1st 1997
U19 EA7s WOMEN: Born after August 1st 1997
MEN: Any able male player over 17years old
WOMEN: Any able female player over 17years old
4. FORMAT OF PLAYU19 Women: 12v12. See EAL7s Championship Schedule. All games ending in a tie will be decided by a
Braveheart
U19 Men: 7v7. TBD
Women: 12v12. See EAL7s Championship Schedule. All games ending in a tie will be decided by a
Braveheart
Men: 7v7. TBD
EAL7s 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS5. GAME LENGTHU19 Women: 20minute halves, running time, 8minute breaks. Only three 2minute time out will be
allowed in each half per team. The clock will be paused during a time out or serious injury.
U19 Men: TBD
Women: 20 minute halves, running time, 8minute breaks. Only three 2minute time out will be allowed in
each half per team. The clock will be paused during a timeout or serious injury.
Men: TBD.
A rest/rehydration break will be called in case of high temperatures or high heat for all games.
6. TIESIn case of a tie at Fulltime, all games will be decided by a Braveheart. There will be no substitutions of a
Braveheart player. In case of serious injury or exhaustion, that player will forfeit the game to the
opponents.
7. PUNCTUALITYAll teams MUST be available at the fields 40minutes before commencement of the EAL7s. All teams must
have fully registered with the Officials table 15 minutes before their game. Any team that arrives more
than 5 minutes late to the field of play in the time allotted for their game will be deducted 3 points,
those points will be given to the opponents.
8. FORFEITA team may forfeit a game for any reason to their opponent. Any team which decides to abandon a
game for any reason will be deemed to forfeit that game.
9. PROTESTSAll decisions made by the referees and the EA7s committee are final and binding. No protests are
allowed. A referee may expel any participant for what he deems is unsportsman-like or anti-social
behavior.
EAL7s 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS
10. UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENTAll teams’ players must have the same or very similar color of jersey. All players must have visible
numbers clearly written at the back of their uniforms.
All Men’s players must wear; Lacrosse Helmet, Lacrosse Chest protection, Lacrosse Gloves. No player will
be allowed on the field without this basic equipment. Uganda Lacrosse Union strongly advises players to
wear the full FIL recommended equipment for safety.
All goalies must wear the full goalkeeper’s gear as recommended by FIL.
11. REFEREE REPORT AND STATISTICSOnly Goals, Assists, Turnovers, Faceoff wins/loss, Saves will be recorded. These statistics will determine
individual awards
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MEN'S CATEGORY. |
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WOMEN'S CATEGORY. |
12. TROPHIES Trophy/Cups for 1st place, medals for 1st place in all categories
Medals for 1st and 2nd place teams in all categories
Medals for highest goal scorer in all categories
Medals for best midfielder in all categories
Medals for best defender in all categories
Medals for best goal keeper in all categories
Fair play trophy for one team
Participation certificates for all teams
Uganda Lacrosse Union and the EAL7s organizing committee reserve the rights to make adjustments to
the rules and regulations. Any changes to the above rules and regulations will be communicated to team
leaders immediately.
Yours in Lacrosse
Public Relations Officer.
Uganda Lacrosse Association.
EAST AFRICA LACROSSE 7's
12/08/2017
Kampala-Uganda.