TVYLL ScorekeeperClinic

Boys Lacrosse

The fieldPositionsLength of PlayEquipmentPenaltiesScorekeepingTimekeepingReporting

The Field

PositionsMidfield

3 midfield players; primary function is to move the ball from the defensive zone to the offensive zone

Attack 3 offensive players; generally best ball handlers

Defense 3 defensive players; support the goalie and defend

the goalGoalie

Length of PlayHigh School: 12 minute quartersYouth boys: 10 minute quarters (U15/U13)Youth boys: 8 minute quarters (U11)Youth boys: 12 minute running quarters (U9) Intervals: 2 minutes between quartersHalftime: Youth 5 minutes, High School 10

minutesStop time – TVYLL (U11, U13, U15)Running time – tournaments, special

circumstances (U9 Division)

Boy’s Equipment Mouth guard: colored Protective cup Helmet Stick Protective gloves Shoulder pads Elbow/Arm pads Cleats (recommended)

PenaltiesPersonal: Usually the player is assessed a 1 to 3 minute

penalty. Examples: Cross checking, illegal body

check, illegal stick, slashing, tripping, unnecessary roughness, unsportsmanlike conduct.

4 personal fouls or 5 minutes of personal time for U15/U13. 3 personal fouls for U11/U9.

PenaltiesTechnical fouls Usually: the player or team is assessed a 30

second penalty Examples: illegal procedure, crease violation,

screening, offside, pushing, stalling, warding off.

PenaltiesReleasable penalty All technical fouls are releasable penalties;

player is released when the offended team scores.

Non-releasable penalty Personal fouls in which penalty time is served

in its entirety.

Serving PenaltiesServing a Penalty Serves the penalty immediately in front of the

table. Allowed to move to field edge (front of the table) in the last 5 seconds

Technical Foul A foul called on a coach or goalie is served

by the 1st attackman, referred to as the “In home”.

ScorekeepingThe “Table” Each team provides scorekeeper (1 or 2) and a spotter Home team also provides the time keeper

The “Table” is the 3rd ref on the field The coach is not the 3rd ref and they should

always be respectful of the table personnel If problems occur talk with head ref at next

stoppage of play (double horn if necessary)

ScorekeepingDuties Accurate account of statistic of game

Verify score with Ref end of quarter Oversee all activities occurring within

table/substitution area. Maintain an unbiased attitude in regards to

the game HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!

Before the game…You should arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the game.Complete:

The roster for the home and away team, including players name and position

Do equipment check on time clock, horn and stop watches. Borrow timers from coaches.

Ensure proper field setupThe Home scorebook is the official scoring device for the game.

ScorebookPlayer Stats

Shots Assists Goals Ground Balls (optional) Goalie Saves Penalties

ScorebookTeam Stats

Face offs Clears (optional) Shots Extra Man (optional) Ground balls Goals, assists: Running score bar Penalties

Tips & TricksYou can use colored pencils to keep score.

Separate color for each quarter Use wooden or mechanical

Use binder clips for your scorebook Buy a dozen for ~ $2

Bring an extra stopwatch. Most phones have these built-in. http://www.online-stopwatch.com/countdown-timerAll coaches have stopwatches, borrow 1 from each coach, before game, in-case you have a lot of penaltiesDon’t forget the chair! Recommend Director’s Chair

TimekeeperGame Clock

Stop Time: starts and stops with the officials whistle during a stop clock game.

Running Time: clock stops only when directed by an official.Penalty Clock

Starts and stops with the whistle unless running time is in effect. Make contact with the player to let them know you are keeping

time of the penalty. Countdown at 5 to 10 seconds. “Release” player when time has expired. Do not release the player if play on the field is directly in front of

the substitution box.

TimekeeperHorn Sound horn at the end of each quarter Sound horn during a dead ball situation to get

the officials attention (double horn) New** No more sideline horns allowed

TimekeeperNotify Officials 20 seconds left in each quarter 2 minutes left in the game As requested by officials; they usually let the

table know their requests for notification at the start of each game.

Reporting statsYouth League

Each team will submit their scores and stats into the TVYLL website.

We will go through this at the end of the presentation. Will need manager password to complete stats for team.

High School Home team is responsible for submitting the

game score to the Idaho Lacrosse website and the Idaho Statesman

Presented by:Treasure Valley Youth Lacrosse League, Inc.

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