COASTALAX OFFICIAL SPEEDLAX RULE BOOK

Speedlax is a combined version of field & box lacrosse with teams not to exceed 6 athletes competing on a court in a 3 vs. 3 format. Speedlax recognizes the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) & its affiliates as the standard for the rules of traditional field lacrosse. However, as a separate entity, Speed Speedax exercises the right to develop its own Speedlax rules, programs, & events. NFHS rules shall apply to Speedlax programs & events except where specifically noted herein.

APPENDIX A - THE GAMESMANSHIP OF SPEEDLAX WE BELIEVE

o Lacrosse is our first sport!

o That we are obligated to introduce someone new to lacrosse each week. 

o That lacrosse must be simple to try.

o That lacrosse must be affordable for all.

o That anyone can play lacrosse – forever.

o That lacrosse can be played at any time.

o That lacrosse can be played anywhere – in places you’ve never imagined. 

o That exercising the fundamentals of lacrosse is the key to improvement. 

o That being in a match/game means rapid touches, decisions & development.

o That the SPEEDLAX experience will be fast, fun, & consistent.

o That we respect each other in competition, on & off the court.

o That athletes of all skill levels have a future in the lacrosse community.

o That learning lacrosse can be fiercely competitive w/o excessive contact. 

o That box lacrosse is incredible & unique.

o That field lacrosse is incredible & unique.

o That both men and women can play the game together.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS OF IMPORTANCE:

*Court Guard Signaling & Communication

A whistle will indicate a foul. A red flag will indicate possession direction. He/she will verbalize the uniform number of the offending player, the foul that was committed, & their current foul total. The Court Guard will announce when there are 2:00 minutes remaining in a given period. This will signal the engagement of the shot clock.

*Line Judge Signaling & Communication

Line Judges shall declare “out”, “goal” or “no goal”. He/she will use a red flag to indicate possession direction. Line Judges will not use a whistle or any other audible signaling. In all rules cases or disputes, the Court Guard shall make the final call/decision after consulting with any ruling by a Lines Judge.

*Age Groups

SPEEDLAX recommends age groups by 2-year increments. Due to the limited contact, a player’s size, gender & body weight should not play a significant role in player safety.

*The Role of Parents & Spectators in a SPEEDLAX match.

This sport is about the players – young, old, & in between.

• We help the young experience critical, varied improvement with visual &
  verbal encouragement.

• We help the seasoned athlete remains involved with lacrosse without
  the eminent risk of injury. We are committed to all athletes loving the game, & we need you to help us with this. As parents & fans, if you can contain your emotions & embrace this community, then SPEEDLAX is the ideal place for you! And, if you find yourself really getting excited on the sidelines, we encourage you to grab a stick, enter an event, get on the court & play!