Aloha  | 7v7 Rules | 6 v 6 Rules

**All Players must complete the online player waiver prior to participation.

Mouthguards (of color/design) must be worn at all times along with appropriate equipment. ** RULES NFHS/USA Lacrosse/Modified NCAA rules with the following modifications and/or points of emphasis.

• ONE PASS RULE The One Pass Rule will not be in effect.

• PLAYER FORMAT 2035 – 2 Attack, 2 middies, 2 defensemen, and a Goalie… unless specified by Tournament Director.

• 2036/2037 – 2 Attack, 2 middies, 2 defensemen+ Hector… unless specified by Tournament Director

• GAME TIMES:  We will play four 10 Minute quarters with 2 minute half time.

• PENALTIES No Man-Up or Man-Down For Personal Fouls penalties, the player who commits the foul must sub out of the game. For Technical Fouls, a free clear is awarded to the team that was fouled. No substitution required; play will resume at even-strength.

• STICK LENGTH U10 and U9 – See US Lacrosse Guidelines on stick length (54” long pole); we recommend you follow. Max 3 long poles on field.

• STICK CHECKS Lift/poke bottom of the hand or head of crosse below the chest area, OR downward check initiated below BOTH players’ shoulders. No one-handed.

• COUNTS 4-Second goalie count, no counts to advance

• FACEOFFS Attackmen and Defensemen cannot pass Goal Line extended until a possession is awarded to a team. Wing players on the faceoff will line up at midfield line, starting out of bounds, box or opposite box side. A faceoff occurs after every scored goal, except the 7-goal mercy rule.

•  TIMEOUTS One (1) 45 second timeout will be permitted in every game. The clock will stop for the timeout and it may be called at any time during the game.

• OVERTIME Pool Play Overtime – There is no overtime in pool play. Each team will receive 1 point. 
• If a goalie crosses the midfield line his teammate must stay onside. If a foul is committed, the offending player will be placed 5 yards behind the player with the ball.

• Championship Overtime – Championship game will consist of unlimited 4-minute periods until a goal is scored. Each team will be awarded one time out and the clock will stop.

• MERCY RULE Applied when there is a (7) goal deficit in pool play. Teams down by (7) or more goals will get a free clear after each goal. Coaches can agree to waive this rule.

• FORFEIT In the event of a forfeit, the winning team will be awarded 7 goals in reference to t the 7-goal max differential. Teams who have forfeited are not eligible for the playoffs.

Aloha Lacrosse Rules of Play

**All Players must complete the online player waiver prior to participation. Mouth guards (of any color/design) must be worn at all times along with appropriate equipment.**

All Aloha Tournament events are smoke free, pet free and alcohol-free events. No grills, generators, noisemakers, or air horns are allowed.  Thank you for respecting our fans and players!

RULES:

NFHS/USA Lacrosse/Modified NCAA rules with the following modifications and/or points of emphasis.

SAFETY

In the event of any inclement weather, extreme temperature, visibility issue and/or dangerous field conditions our directors may recommend modifications to game time for safety reasons.

All rules will be in accordance with Current NCAA standards unless otherwise noted. The tournament will consist of pool play games and playoffs.

GAME TIME:

• Playing time will consist of two twenty-minute running time halves with a 2-minute halftime.  Games will begin promptly.
• One (1) 45 second timeout will be permitted in every game. The clock will stop for the timeout and it may be called at any time during the game. Timeouts must be called on your offensive end in accordance with NCAA rules.
• Pool Play Overtime – There is no overtime in pool play. Each team will receive 1 point.
• Championship Overtime – Championship game will consist of unlimited 3-minute periods until a goal is scored. Each team will be awarded one time out and the clock will stop.

Club Boys Rules:

• Games are running time, unless the Tournament Director communicates otherwise.
• There will be no overtime in regulation games.
• Penalties are stop-start starting on the whistle (30 or 60 Sec). Penalty time stops during injuries, time-outs, between quarters and halves, and while another penalty is being assessed. Penalties will not be time and a half
• FACEOFF RULES: No Motogrip, no Knee Down. Faceoff sticks require tape of a different color than your shaft
• Substitutions will be on the fly only, except on a time serving penalty.  In that case the teams will have a quick substitution to get EMO or EMD on the field.
• There will be no stick checks or requests by the opposing coaches. Sticks must meet either NCAA or NFHS standards.
• No noise makers will be allowed at any field (horns, whistles, sirens, cowbells, etc.)  Offenders will be asked to leave the field.
• Any player, fan or coach ejected from a game will be prohibited from competing in/coaching/watching his/her team’s next game. If a player/coach/fan is ejected for a second time he/she will be disqualified from the tournament.
• Fighting is an automatic ejection from the game, and will be determined by the officiating crew of that game.
• In the event of a forfeit, the winning team will be awarded 7 goals in reference to the 7 goal max differential. If a team forfeits a game, they will be ineligible for championship bracket play.
• Official Scores will be kept by the field coordinator. Post game the field coordinator will certify the official score with both coaches and officials. Once scores are certified & reported they may not be challenged. If a dispute arises please call a tournament director to the field.  If a coach has concerns about the final score of a game, the coach should immediately bring the concern to the attention of the field coordinator and game referees prior to that score being reported to the tournament directors. Once reported, scores may not be challenged. Tournament Directors will only communicate with club directors and head coaches.
• The Substitution Box will be 10 yards in accordance with the 2019 NCAA rules.
• Over and Back rules in effect. After offensive team touches ball in offensive zone, ball cannot cross midline.
• No shot clock will be in effect, Officials will issue a stalling warning if the winning team is stalling, a timer on call will be assessed and the team has 30 seconds to get a shot on goal.
• Clearing Counts of 20 seconds to cross midline. After 20 seconds of possession, the ball cannot cross back into your defensive half.
• MERCY RULE (Youth Divisions Only): Applied when there is a (7) goal deficit in pool play. Teams down by (7) or more goals will get a free clear after each goal. Coaches can agree to waive this rule.
• Boys 2027-2034 Rules:
• Quick Start: If an opposing player is within five yards of the player that has been awarded the ball, and the official blows the whistle to restart play, the opposing player is not allowed to defend the ball until he reaches a distance of five yards from the opponent. A violation will be a flag down (slow whistle) for delay of game.
• No Crease Dives

Boys 2035 & Younger Rules:

• FACEOFF RULES: No Motogrip, no Knee Down. Faceoff sticks require tape of a different color than your shaft
• No Counts. Exception is a 4 sec goalie count when clearing
• No “take out” body checks. Body contact is allowed.
• Sticks must be between 36" - 72"
• No Crease Dives
• There will be no advancement rules

All Levels

No deputy goalie allowed – no unprotected player is allowed in the goal circle at any time.

Roster Rules

No player may compete, or be rostered, on more than one team during the tournament.

Placement on a grade based team (2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036 and 2037 is dictated by the highest grade of any player on the team.

Any violation of the tournament roster rules will result in forfeiture of any games in which the ineligible player participated and may result in disqualification from the tournament.

Scoring

Points will be awarded after each game in the following manner:

• 3 points for a win
• 1 points for a tie
• 0 points for a loss

Playoff Seeds

1) Head to Head

2) Goals against

3) Goal differential (max 7 per game +/-)

4) Coin flip.

In the event of a 3+ team tie, the tiebreaker process starts at step 2. Once a team is selected as winning the 3+ team tiebreaker. The process starts at step 1 once 2 teams are remaining.

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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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.