GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: All participants must complete the online player waiver prior to playing and be legally equipped and uniformed according to USA Lacrosse/NFHS guidelines. Mouthguards are mandatory.  

ROSTERS AND PLAYER ELIGIBILTY: No player can compete on multiple teams within the same age group or for different clubs. No limit to roster size; limited exceptions require prior approval. Roster violations result in game disqualification and adjusted scores. Disputes must be raised immediately before scores are finalized. 

SEEDING CRITERIA: Based on points: (3) for win, (1) for tie. Tiebreakers: Head-to-Head ? Goal Differential: Max (7)/Game ? Goals Against ? Coin Flip. For 3+ team ties, it starts at Goal Differential. 

SPORTSMANSHIP AND SAFETY: ZERO TOLERANCE for alcohol, drugs, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior by players, coaches, or fans. Referees and Tournament Director may stop play for any reason deemed necessary.  

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: Directors may modify game times or schedules due to dangerous field conditions, visibility issues, extreme temperatures, or inclement weather.  

Lightning: Fields cleared for 30-Minutes after the last lightning strike. A 5-horn signal indicates resumption of play.  

Heat/Cold: Game times modified based on safety metrics (e.g., Wet Bulb Globe Temperature). 

OFFICIAL SCOREKEEPER: Scores will be certified by field coordinators with coaches and officials. 

GAME TIME: Game length (Quarters/Halves) will be communicated by the Tournament Director.  

Pool Play- NO OT (Each team awarded (1) point for a tie).  

Playoffs: 4-minute sudden victory overtime. If still tied, 3v3 Braveheart.  

Championship: Unlimited 4-Minute sudden victory periods, (1) TO per period. 

TIMEOUTS: One, 30-Second Timeout per game. Clock will stop in the final period; officials keep game time. 

COUNTS: 20-Seconds to clear the midline. After the 20-Second count expires, the team must be in offensive half where Over-and-Back rules will be enforced. 2034 AND LOWER: No counts, except for the goalie’s 4-Second. 

PENALTIES: Penalty clock stops during injuries, timeouts, end of quarters, and subsequent penalty assessments.  

Technical Fouls: 30-Second penalties or possession awarded.  

Personal Fouls: 1-3-Minutes releasable or non-releasable.  

Fighting: Anyone who fights or leaves the sideline/crosses midfield to join an altercation is EJECTED and suspended for the next game. Teams with multiple offenders may forfeit and face disqualification.  

MERCY RULE: POOL PLAY ONLY, the team trailing by (7) or more goals may elect to receive possession at midfield after a goal. If the lead narrows to (6) goals or less,?standard faceoff rules resume. All periods will start with a faceoff, unless possession is denoted in a man-up or man-down scenario  

7v7 RULES  

USA LACROSSE GUIDELINES RECOMMENDED FORMAT for 10U with some modifications   

FORMAT OVERVIEW: (7) total players?per team on the field at a time which includes (6) Field Players and (1) Goalkeeper. If no goalies are used, both teams must field (6)?Field Players?with no designated goalkeeper (HECTORS WILL BE ATTACHED TO GOALS) Smaller sticks are allowed with no restrictions on pocket depth with a MAX number of (3) Long Poles allowed on the field at once.  

GAME PLAY WITH HECTORS: For a goal to be awarded on a Hector, the shot must originate from above Goal Line Extended, and the ball must cross the goal line. A goal may be scored if the ball strikes any part of the Hector and continues forward across the goal line. A goal will not be awarded if the ball strikes the Hector and then contacts the ground or another player before crossing the goal line. A goal will also not be awarded if the ball rolls underneath the Hector and crosses the goal line. 

CREASE PLAY: Offensive players are not permitted to reach into or enter the crease to play a loose ball. Any attempt by an offensive player to play a loose ball in the crease will result in an immediate turnover, and possession will be awarded to the defensive team in the crease. 

Defensive players are permitted to enter the crease to play a loose ball. Once a defensive player gains possession in the crease, they must advance the ball out of the crease within five (5) seconds. 

FACEOFFS: Are used at the start of each period and after every goal.  

All?non-faceoff players must line up behind goal line extended.  

OFFSIDES: A team is offside if MORE THAN:  

(4) players are in their Offensive half.  

(5) players are in their Defensive half (including players in the penalty area).  

BODY CHECKS: Prohibited entirely at 10U 

STICK CHECKS: All LEGAL Stick Checks must be Two-Handed and can only be made on the opponent’s crosse or gloved hand on the crosse. The opponent must be in possession of the ball or within?(3) yards of a loose ball.  

FOULS & PENALTIES: There are NO time-serving penalties.  

Players who commit fouls?must leave the field?temporarily.  

Substitutions are allowed to maintain full team play.  

RESTARTS: All defenders must be at least   (5) yards away from the ball carrier.   

Effective July 1, 2025

Here’s the scoop:

Our new 3 Step Sport policy means no more refunds or credits if Mother Nature gets feisty and your event is canceled due to weather. That’s the deal.

BUT — we’ve got your back!

For just a few bucks, you can add Event Cancellation Insurance when you register. That means if the clouds crash your lacrosse party, you still get your money back.

Event Cancellation Insurance

Affordable Protection:

Adding Event Cancellation Team Coverage to your registration is a smart choice for safeguarding against the unexpected. Don’t let the possibility of weather-related cancellations disrupt your team’s plans or financial commitments.

Comprehensive Weather Protection:

This policy covers all unsafe weather-related conditions, ensuring teams are protected from the unexpected, including: Heat, rain, ice, snow, hail, smoke, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, unplayable venues.

How Does It Work

When you register your team for a tournament you will see an option to add Team Coverage Insurance. This insurance protects your team’s registration fees based on games played versus games guaranteed. If the tournament is forced to fully or partially cancel and your team doesn’t play the number of games guaranteed, your team is reimbursed the unused portion of your registration fee.

Assured Refund Mechanism

Weather is unpredictable, but your team’s financial stability doesn’t have to be. With this insurance, you can rest easy knowing that your registration fees are covered if games are cancelled due to rain, snow, extreme heat or any unsafe playing conditions related to the weather!

Key Details

Purchase Date

Policies must be purchased a minimum of 14 days before the event start date.

100% Coverage

The insurance covers the entire non-refundable entry fee.

Policy Rate

The policy rate is 10% for outdoor events.

Refunds

If your team is not accepted into the event the insurance can be refunded!

Add Insurance to a Previously Registered Program

If currently registered for a program and it offers insurance click the ADD INSURANCE button below.

• Login -> Click Details button on the line you want to purchase insurance for and follow steps to purchase.
• If a program doesn’t offer insurance, there will be no mention of insurance after you click Details.
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Add Insurance 

3STEP REFUND & CREDIT POLICY

By registering for a 3STEP Program, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

1. No Refunds: All registration fees are non-refundable. Once payment is received, there will be no refunds issued for any reason, including, but not limited to, Program cancellation, injury, absence, or non-participation.

2. Event Cancellation: If 3STEP cancels a Program due to unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, facility closure, or other reasons outside our control, 3STEP will make every effort to reschedule. 

3. Program Insurance: We strongly encourage you to consider purchasing insurance for participation in any 3STEP Program.

Insurance can provide protection if a team is unable to attend a Program due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness, injury, or emergencies, and may help recoup registration costs.

While 3STEP does not provide cancellation insurance, we have facilitated an opportunity for you to do so through Vertical Insurance. You can purchase insurance coverage through Vertical Insurance during Program registration.

4.  Acknowledgment: By completing the Program registration process, you confirm you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Policy.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing an enjoyable and rewarding experience for each and every
athlete.

WEATHER POLICY

In the event of adverse weather conditions, the tournament director reserves the right to:

• Reduce the game times in order to catch up with the schedule or cancel games as needed
• Finish games before inclement weather arrives or to preserve field conditions.
• Reschedule games, if possible.
• Convert tournament to a “Festival” format without playoffs or championships to provide the majority of the teams the opportunity to play as many games as possible.
• Every attempt will be made to update cancellations on the Aloha Tournaments website. However, weather conditions can change rapidly, and all teams should be prepared to play as soon as weather clears and fields are playable.

If thunder or lightning is observed at any location, play will be suspended immediately, and players and fans will be required to leave the field. Play will be allowed to resume 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder or sight of lightning is observed.  If a game is in progress:

• The period will end immediately.
• If a game is in the second half of running time period the game will be considered final and the score at that point will be recorded.
• If a game is in the first half of running time when play resumes it will be the start of the second half of the running time period.
• Every attempt will be made to begin subsequent games on time. If the start of the second half of the suspended game delays the onset of the subsequent game the following actions will occur:
• The suspended game will play a 20 minute running time second half.

Subsequent games will begin immediately after the preceding games (teams will warm up on the sideline prior to the game). These games will consist of one 25 minute running time period until games are back on schedule.  Teams will have one 30 second timeout per game not to be used in the last two minutes of the  game (the clock will not stop during these timeouts).

• Once games are back on schedule, they will revert back to 25 minute running time periods.
• We will make every attempt to play every minute of every game, but we will not jeopardize the safety of any player.
• All games canceled due to weather will be considered a 4 – 2 win for both teams.