Varsity League Information

General Info

The varsity summer league will be played at HFLCSD on the turf field in the stadium. The league is a NON-CONTACT LEAGUE, we understand that incidental contact may happen, however there is NO BODY CHECKING!! Game times are 6, 7, and 8 pm. We only have room for 6  teams in the league this year. League play will be on Wednesdays evenings starting June 26 and ending Wednesday, July 31, 2024. NO GAMES JULY 3!

* a certified athletic trainer will be on-site for all games.

* Each player will wear their school pinnie.

Player Eligibility

This league is open to all players going to High School in the fall of 2024. Competitive younger players may play up at the coach’s discretion.

COACHES – Register your team…

To register your team, a coach must complete the “Register Team Form”. You can also go to Playsummerlax website and use the drop-down to access the form as well. Following the registration of your team, each individual player is required to complete the “Player Registration Form”. In the process, each player will designate the team he is playing for.

STEP 1Player Registration

Each player must fill out a player registration form. You can also access the “player registration form” at playsummerlax.com or use this link.

Varsity Player Registration Form

STEP 2 – League Fees

League Fees  – $65 (2023)

USE THIS LINK FOR PLAYER FEES or go to playsummerlax.com and follow the drop-downs.

VARSITY SUMMER LEAGUE REGISTRATION ENDS  JUNE 27th, 2024!

A refund will be awarded if the request is submitted before league play has started, AND the team maintains an 18-player roster.

Roster

Team Coaches must complete the team registration form by selecting Varsity Coaches – Register Teams. We are shooting for rosters with a minimum of 18 players. We want to eliminate the chances of a team not having enough players on game night.

Game Day Guidelines

Each participant must wear a school pinnie.

Each game will be officiated by two certified college and/or HS officials.

Games should not exceed one hour (except for “Overtime”). The clock will start on or about your starting time when the referees are ready to start the game. All games are played on a full-size regulation field.

TRASH – All teams are required to clean up their bench areas and any mess left in the parking lots after their games. There are garbage cans on site … please use them.

** No Gatorade or gum on the turf or in the stadium!

Game Rules

Game duration – All games will consist of two 25-minute running halves.

Time outs – The clock stops on “time-outs.” Each team will be awarded 1 timeout per game. All time outs are 1 minute.

Overtime – If a game ends in a tie, there will be a 3-minute “Sudden Death” overtime played. Successive 3-minute overtimes will be played until the winner is declared.

No Body Contact – Officials are required to penalize any questionable rough play or uncontrolled sticks (slashing). Any contact interpreted as “intent to injure” will subject the player to immediate expulsion from the game, a one-game suspension, and probation for the remainder of the season. It is the intention of the league to provide all of our HS kids the opportunity to play at the varsity level and work on their individual and team play.

** A warning may or may not be given before removal from the league.

Cancellations

In the case of an unforeseeable problem with the field and /or sustained dangerous weather is expected, a member of the league will contact each coach via phone, It is also the responsibility of the team coaches to notify all their players if a scheduled game is canceled.

At the game site, the referees make the final determination whether or not a game shall be started or continued based on the fitness of the grounds or the intensity of the weather (lightning). All games are played on an artificial turf field. These fields are not affected by rain. If the game becomes dangerous due to weather, the referees will stop the game for up to 20 minutes to evaluate the weather. If the game cannot be continued after 20 minutes, the game is canceled. Games will not be played if any lightning is present.

Player Conduct

We are fortunate to be able to play in a very nice stadium, please respect the grounds.

TRASH – All teams are required to clean up their bench areas and any mess left in the parking lots after their games. There are garbage cans on site … please use them.

** No Gatorade or gum on the turf or in the stadium!

Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Unsportsmanlike actions by a team or a team member may result in ejection or suspension. Unsportsmanlike actions include any verbal or physical abuse directed at any player, a fan, or umpire (i.e.: swearing, fighting, intimidation).

Teams are responsible for their fans while at the facility. Unsportsmanlike actions by team spectators can subject the team to disciplinary action by the League Officials. All fans must stay in the designated areas.

Profanity

No profanity! Players may risk immediate penalty/ejection.

Parking

Parking is available in the HS parking lot OR at the manor school. Please park legally. Do not park on the grass.

Suspension/Penalties

Any player ejected from a lacrosse game is AUTOMATICALLY SUSPENDED FOR ONE GAME AND POTENTIALLY THE LEAGUE and placed on probation for the remainder of the season. That suspension must be served on the next scheduled game that their team actually plays. Any player who participated in the next game after they are ejected from the previous game is ineligible and subject to an indefinite suspension from the League. Forfeits, rainouts, and any other cancellations DO NOT COUNT as games sat out. Suspended player(s) are not allowed at the game site while he is suspended.

Uniform Rule

Because of the supply chain and to lower costs all players must have a school pinnie. We will have some extras if need be.

Equipment

Players must wear all NYS mandatory high school equipment.

All goalies must wear a chest protector, throat guard, and padded gloves.