| February 22, 2004 - Fans of lacrosse often get to see both high school and college games during the course of the season. The rules of the game, although substantially the same are governed by different organizations.
High school teams in New York State play under the National Federation of High School rules whereas college teams are governed by the NCAA.
Here are the substantial difference between the two sets of rules.
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RULE |
HIGH SCHOOL |
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COLLEGE |
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Field |
May vary from 53.3 to 60 yds |
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60 yards unless otherwise mutually agreed |
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Goals |
Round ground pipes may be used |
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Round ground pipes are a violation |
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Helmet Color |
Common color is recommended but will be required in 2005 |
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Common color is required |
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Glove Color |
Common color is not required |
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Common color is required |
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Football Equipment |
Football shoulder pads and helmets are prohibited |
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Football helmet with lacrosse face mask |
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Time of quarters |
12 minute quarters |
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15 minute quarters |
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Forfeited Games |
Procedures determined by state or local associations |
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NCAA authority |
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Goalkeeper's Penalty |
Allowed a one-minute warm-up of the on-field replacement. Not a charged time out |
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No warm-up is allowed |
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Spectator Lines |
No penalty |
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May penalize |
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Goal Differential |
When score differential reaches 10 goals or more in the second half - running clock |
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No rule |
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Time-Outs |
Anywhere on the field |
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Only on the offensive half of the field |
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Mouthpiece |
May be a clear color |
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Must be yellow or other highly visible color |
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Chief Bench Official |
Can call time-outs during live ball situations |
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Time outs on dead ball |
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Illegal Equipment |
Playing without mouthpiece is a one minute non releasable foul |
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Technical foul |
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