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.

RULE 1A - THE MATCH

Competition shall consist of 3 players vs. 3 players on a court. The court surface may vary by venue – i.e. sand, grass, synthetic turf, gymnasium floor, asphalt, concrete, etc.

RULE 1B - THE COURT 

Please refer to COURT DIAGRAM above.

The court dimensions are 40 yards in length & 20 yards in width. Cages (goals) will be centered on the end lines at 10 yards with the face of the cage 5 yards from the end line. 

*1-B2 Court Guard & Location

The Court Guard is the referee or official who is in charge of the rules of the game. The Court Guard is located at the center of the court, 1 yard back from the inside line. The Court Guard shall have the final say in any & all field circumstances.

*1-B3 Line Judges & Location

During an official SPEEDLAX event & at the discretion of a SPEEDLAX event organizer, up to two Line Judges may be added to assist the Court Guard in managing the competition. The near Line Judge is positioned in the corner to the left of the players. The far Line Judge is positioned on the opposite sideline & diagonal to the other Line Judge. Each Line Judge is responsible for one end line, one goal line, & one sideline.

*1-B4 Team/Player & Substitution Location Area

Team zones are located on the same “inside” sideline as the Court Guard. The Away Team is located to the left of the Court Guard, & the Home Team is located to the right of the Court Guard. The “sub zone” is located between the team player zones. All substitutions are made through the sub zone. All foul time is also served within the sub zone. The sub zone is 5 yards in width & 5 yards in depth. All participant locations are clearly marked on each SPEED court line set up.

*1-B5 Non-Match Personnel Set Up

Spectators, media, vendors, etc. should respect a five-yard safety zone & are ONLY allowed to view the game from behind the “end lines” if protected by the backstop or the “outside" sideline opposite the Court Guard, teams & players “inside” sideline.

RULE 1C - GEAR

*1-C1 Cages (Goals) & Crease

Cages shall be 3’ 6” (42”) wide x 3’ 6” (42”) high with a secured net. There is no crease around the cage.

*1-C2 The Ball

The official ball for SPEEDLAX is 3 oz., made of soft rubber foam & is the same diameter as a traditional lacrosse ball. The ball should be a contrasting color to the Court surface. A regulation tennis ball (2 oz.) may be used at the discretion of SPEELAX event organizers.

*1-C3 The Stick

The stick may be a “short stick” only, defined as 40” to 42” in length for boys & 35 1⁄2” to 43 1⁄2” for girls. Standard regulations for pocket depth apply. Goalkeeper or defensive sticks (boys) may not be used. Boys shall use boy sticks when competing against boys only. Girls shall use girl sticks when competing against girls only. In co-ed games, participants may use the stick of their choice. Boys in the 5th grade & below may use a shorter stick, but no shorter than 36”.

*1-C4 Protective Mouth Guard & Athletic Cup

Each player shall wear a professionally manufactured mouth guard at all times when on the court. Additionally, boys/men are allowed to wear an athletic cup.

*1-C5 Protective – Arms, Hands, Shoulders, & Head

Due to the limited contact fundamentals of SPEEDLAX, helmets, shoulder pads, padded gloves, & arm pads are not required, though integrated padding associated with athletic undergarments are allowed. Moderately padded or non- padded athletic gloves for the purpose of grip such as batting gloves, golf gloves, receiver gloves, & girls lacrosse gloves are allowed.

*1-C6 Eyewear

Protective eyewear, such as sunglasses & safety glasses, is permitted. 1-C7 Uniforms & Apparel

*1-C7 Uniforms

Jerseys should be of a uniform predominate color & contrasting to the opposing team. Each team should have “dark” & “light” or reversible jerseys. Each like colored jersey shall have a different number (if required) for the purpose of tracking fouls.

*1-C8 Footwear

Sand / Beach – No cleats allowed. Players shall play barefoot or in soft rubber soled athletic shoes, water swim shoes or neoprene booties. On Sand / Beach, all players must agree to either play barefoot or not play barefoot

Grass / Turf – No metal cleats allowed. Players shall play in rubber molded cleated shoes or turf shoes.

Gym Floor - Players shall play in “non-marking” athletic shoes.

Asphalt / Concrete – Players shall play in soft rubber soled athletic shoes.