March 28th - March 29th
Owen J. Roberts High School
Pottstown, PA
U11 - U13 - Middle School Divisions
Tournament Contact: T.J. Antich
What
a great way to start the 2009 season! The Coventry Youth Lacrosse
Association is proud to continue the tradition of hosting a
tournament to promote lacrosse, teamwork, friendship and a whole lot of
fun!
The U11 teams consist of players born in 1998, 1999, & 2000.
The U13 teams consist of players born in 1996 & 1997.
Middle Schools teams consist of players born in 1994 & 1995 or in grades 6th, 7th or 8th.
As in the past, we try to match teams of similar ability. We are
playing for the fun of the game, friendly competition, and exposure -
not a championship. As always, it is our hope that players, coaches,
and parents find the event to be an enjoyable experience as we promote
and support the tremendous growth of boy’s youth lacrosse in our area.
Tournament Format:
Using
a Central Clock, all U11, U13 and Middle School games will consist of (1)
30-minute running clock period, with a 5-minute break between games.
Teams are guaranteed three games, weather permitting. A round robin
format will be used.
Tournament Registration Fee (per team):
$450 Team Fee includes three games and t-shirts for coaches (3) and
players (22). The registration form is below. Additional shirts are
available at the tournament store.
Additional important information
• No score will be offically kept for any game
•
To help with parking, any vehicle too large to fit in one parking spot
will be asked to relocate to the far side of the high school after
unloading
• Concessions will be available for sale - hot dogs, hoagies, beverages, snacks, etc.
• Equipment vendors will be on site for your convenience.
• Only approved vendors are permitted to set up for distribution of products and/or services (see below).
TEAMS: .
Each Head Coach will receive vouchers for 25 T-shirts in his
registration packet. Players /coaches can trade in their voucher for a
T-shirt of desired size anytime during the tournamentAdditional.
T-shirts will be also available for purchase at the Apparel Trailer.
PLAYER AGE:
U-11 players must be 10 years old or younger as of December 31, 2008.
U-13 players must be 12 years old or younger as of December 31, 2008.
Middle School players attend Middle School or be 15 years old or
younger as of December 31, 2008. High School players are NOT permitted.
COACHES: Each team will be
allowed to have three coaches down on the turf for each game.
Additional spectators will be moved to the spectator area by tournament
security. All coaches must wear their Field Pass on their neck lanyards
at all times on the field.
FIELD ADMINISTRATORS:
There will be one Field Administrator located at the Substitution Box
area of each field who will be in charge of each game and for
overseeing the officials. Field Administrators may terminate any game
for any reason if tournament rules are not being followed.
STICKS (2008 PVYLL Rule) Length of Sticks permitted will be as follows:
• U-11 division: Short Crosse: 36 to 42 inches and Long Crosse: 42 to 72 inches.
• U-13 division: Short Crosse: 36 to 42 inches and Long Crosse: 52 to 72 inches.
• Middle School division: Short Crosse: 40 to 42 inches and Long Crosse: 52 to 72 inches.
CLEATS: NO METAL cleats of any type are allowed on the turf.
BALL ADVANCEMENT:
There is NO time requirement to advance the ball out of the defensive
zone or into the offensive restraining area "the box" after moving the
ball over the midfield line in the U-11 and U-13 divisions. There is no
"stalling" rule in the U-11 and U-13 divisions. There is no requirement
to keep the ball in the box during the last two minutes of play by
either team in the U-11 and U-13 dividions.
CHECKING:
• All legal checks are allowed at U-13 and Middle School including one-handed
checks. Special attention will be given to one-handed checks which are
"out of control" or otherwise illegal, and to body checks administered
by wing middies to face-off middies during the face off.
• One handed checks are not allowed at the U-11 level. This rule will be strictly enforced.
• Body checks are not allowed at the U-11 level. Legal body contact
resulting from an attempted stick check shall be allowed. This rule
does not prevent a player from riding another player out of bounds nor
does it prevent a defensive player from stepping in front of an
offensive player with the ball. This rule should be strictly enforced.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT:
The Head Coach is the only team member permitted to speak to the
officials. Special attention will be given by officials and coaches to
unsportsmanlike conduct by a player or players either on the field or
on the sideline and / or unsportsmanlike conduct by any any coach or
spectator. Obscene language or obscene gestures shall result in an
unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and game expulsion.
DRINKS ON THE TURF FIELD: Only water is permitted on the artificial turf playing surfaces.
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