Update on New LNS Program of Co-ed Lacrosse for Adult Players 22-45

1.  Lacrosse Canada Rule 55 strengthened to:  a. When players/goaltenders are pursuing a loose ball, checking the opponent’s stick is allowed but body contact/checking is not allowed. b.  A defending player/goalkeeper may notinterfere with the progress of an attaching non-ball-carrier using his/her body or push checking motion with his/her stick provided the non-ball-carrier is inside the dotted line in Pee Wee and lower and the defensive zone in Bantam and higher.

2. Lacrosse Canada Rule 40 strengthened to:  A minor or major penalty shall be assessed to a player/goaltender who cross-checks an opponent, whether or not the opponent is in possession of the ball.

3. Additional rules added from LC Appendix G-Masters Rules:

1. No deliberately hard shots are to be directed through a crowd.  This results in loss of possession.  Players are encouraged to go around an opponent before shooting.  A player moving towards the net must step around the defender before attempting the shot and must have a clear shooting lane to the net.  If the shooter is stationary, the shooter must be a body length away from the defensive player and must have a clear shooting lane to the net. Note: this rule applies only to shots taken outside the dotted line.
2. Any offensive player hitting a defensive player with the ball on a SHOT towards the goal will be assessed a minor penalty.  If a goal is scored on the shot, the goal will not count.  Note:  It is not a penalty if the defensive player is hit with the shot while in the crease or if the defensive player makes a deliberate move to stop the shot.  This rule applies only to shots taken outside the dotted line.
3. Additional strengthened rules added from LC Appendix G-Masters Rules:
4. There is absolutely no deliberate body contact/checking.  All deliberate contact (from anywhere on the floor) shall be assessed a minor penalty.

This program is a program based on Lacrosse Canada rules but with modified body contact. Full gear is recommended but registrants can play with helmets/facemask, gloves, arm gear and stick. Previous lacrosse playing experience is required.  For any questions on the program, please contact Ryan Evong-ryan.evong@gmail.com or 902-497-2453

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To help with organizing the teams each week, we are asking all players to use the following app: https://www.benchapp.com/join/team/710535



ACCESS CODES - You will only need an access code if you have registered for a Lacrosse Nova Scotia program on this website, before.  If you are a new registrant, just say no to the returning registrant question.  Any issues, please email Donna Goguen at lacrosse@sportnovascotia.ca