Girls' Game Rules

Badgerland follows official USA lacrosse rules with some some exceptions. A summary of key rules and exception is noted below. The following rules were adopted for the 2024 season.

Category	10U	14U
Ages / Grades	8-10 yrs. (3,4,5)	11-14 yrs. (6,7,8)
Players	7v7	12v12
Field Size	Half	Full
	60-70 yards x 35-45 yards	110-140 yards x 60-70 yards
Goalie, Goal Size	No, 4x4 or 6x6 flipped	Yes, 6x6
Ball	Hard	Hard
Gear Req.	Full	Full
Face Off	3v3 draw at the center	3v3 draw at the center
Offsides	Not Enforced	Enforced
Restraining Line	2 players behind the midfield line	Per NFHS/USA Lacrosse rules
Pass Rule	two-pass rule	None
Officials	1 required	2
On-The-Fly Substitution	Yes	Yes
Mercy Rule	4+	4+
Time	4x10 minutes running	4x12 minutes running
	2 min. quarter break	2 min. quarter break
	5 min. half time	5 min. half time
Direction of Play	Change team direction at half time	Change team direction each quarter
Overtime	No	Two 3 minutes. Sudden Victory
Start After Goal	Face Off / Draw	Face Off / Draw
Timeouts	1 team timeout	2 team timeouts
Playing Up	1st/2nd can play on 10U	5th can play on 14U
Cover	Not Allowed	Not allowed when another player within playing distance
Defense	1v1 in the midfield	N/A
Shooting Space	Enforced	Enforced
“Shooting Thru Players” / Dangerous Shot	Not Allowed	Not Allowed
Misc.	No jewelry/piercings	No jewelry/piercings

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Girls' Game Rules