Frequently-Asked Questions

Do you have questions about the new rules, or a case that has happened in one of your games? Check our FAQ section by clicking here. If your question is not addressed here, please Email us by clicking here, and we will post answers to your questions in upcoming weeks as the season progresses.

Rules

Rules of Emphasis for the 2008 Season
2008 Points of Emphasis - Microsoft Word (127k) or Adobe PDF (256k)

Game Reports
Official's Game Report - Microsoft Excel (20k) or Adobe PDF (34k)

Please Note: It is important that each Game Report filed be forwarded to:
1) The ALRA Referee-in-Chief
2) The ALA President
3) The League President for the game played

Serious Injuries
In the event that a serious injury occurs in your game, whether or not a penalty is called, it is important to document what happened. For these purposes, please use the Official's Game Report to outline the incident.

Arena Reports
Official's Arena Report - Microsoft Excel (20k) or Adobe PDF (24k)

An Official's Arena Report must be submitted in the event of any dangerous conditions, broken equipment, or if any arena equipment
(shot clock, nets, score clock) is missing at game time.

Important Canadian Lacrosse Association Sections

Reviewed Equipment Listings

The Canadian Lacrosse Association now has a reference section for reviewed equipment. Simply click here, select the category and manufacturer, and you'll be able to see instantly which equipment is legal, and which is not.

Technical Bulletins
All archived technical bulletins that have been issued from the Canadian Lacrosse Association can be found here on their Web site.

Goaltender's Equipment Issues - Microsoft Word (35k) or Adobe PDF (23k)

Resources

Differences Between Box Lacrosse and Hockey - Microsoft Word (84k) or Adobe PDF (67k)
Face-off or Possession - Microsoft Word (21k) or Adobe PDF (15k)

Goaltender Measurement Chart - Adobe PDF
Guidelines for Conducting a Stick Measurement - Microsoft Word (24k) or Adobe PDF (19k)

Penalty Options Chart - Microsoft Excel (20k) or Adobe PDF (39k)
Pre-Game Goaltender Carding Form - Adobe PDF
Procedure to Measure Goalkeeper's Equipment - Microsoft Word (21k) or Adobe PDF (16k)
Referee Floor Positioning Diagrams - Microsoft PowerPoint

RMLL Regulations - Adobe PDF
The Referee's Crease (by John Herd) - Microsoft Word (21k) or Adobe PDF (17k)
Rule 85 - Calling of Penalties - Microsoft Word (63k) or Adobe PDF (40K)

Minimum Suspension Guidelines
For a list of the Minimum Suspension Guidelines for various penalties in Alberta, click here.

Calgary Masters Box Lacrosse
Calgary Masters Box Lacrosse Rules - Microsoft Word (27k) or Adobe PDF (26k)

CLA Operations Manual
Section 9: Officiating - Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF
Section 12: Safety and Equipment - Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF
Section 15: National Championships - Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF
Section 17: Box Sector - Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF
Section 22: Equipment Review Committee - Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF
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