2026 Rules for Provincial Play

Below are a select number of items from the OMFLL Operating Policy that address the common questions that generally arise during Provincials.

Most notably: Tie games stand in Round Robin play. Sudden victory OT is used in elimination and Medal games.

RULES OF PLAY:

  • World Lacrosse rules will be in effect for all games unless otherwise directed and approved by the OMFLL and OLA.
  • All players’ sticks must abide by the World Lacrosse specifications. Full wooden sticks are not to be allowed.
  • U13 and under are allowed a 34” stick in length as a minimum length. 40” for everyone above U13.
  • Game Times: U11 modified rules and field size. Represented in OMFLL Policy Paper, Appendix 4.
  • Game Times: U13: 12 minute quarters (last 2 minutes of 4th quarter stop time)
  • Game Times: U15 and U17: 15 minute quarters (last 2 minutes of 4th quarter stop time)
  • Half Time: 5 minutes
  • Time Outs: 2 per game, taken at any time in the game.
  • Tied games will stand in regular season play and Provincial round robin play.
  • Overtime in Elimination games in Provincials: Sudden Victory will be played using 4 minute stop time periods.
  • MR7.08 OLA Tie-Breaker Formulas will be used in the event of a tie between teams in points for determination of standings: (1) Head to Head (2) Goal Average Formula Rd (3) Least Penalty Minutes. See rule for full details.
  • Spectator Ejections will continue to be fined $100.00 or $250.00 as per OMFLL Policy Paper
  • MR7.13 Any team who withdraws from a game at any point in invitational or provincial tournaments must default the remainder of their scheduled games
  • Disciplinary Hearings may be held. If a player or bench staff receives an expulsion, they are to report to OMFLL headquarters at Youngs Sportsplex for further information. If necessary, a hearing will be held onsite with player (and parent), coach and OMFLL committee.

For more information and Rules, please visit the OMFLL Policy Paper and OLA Rules & Regulations.

MODIFIED 7 ON 7 FIELD LACROSSE RULES (U9)

  • Teams must have a minimum of 7 players to ensure competitive games. (6 runners and a goalie).
  • 2 attack players, 2 middies, 2 defenders and a goalie will comprise a team on the field.
  • Games consist of two 20 min. halves with a 3-minute halftime. Stop time last 2 minutes of second half, only if score difference is 5 or less.
  • If a team falls behind by 8 or more goals, they are awarded the ball at midfield after they have been scored on.
  • A maximum of 2 long poles may be on the field per team. Maximum length of long stick is 52 ", minimum is 42”.
  • Fields will be approx. 60 yards long and 30 yards wide with 4x4 nets. 

MODIFIED 8 ON 8 FIELD LACROSSE RULES (U11)

  • Teams must have a minimum of 8 players to ensure competitive games. (7 runners and a goalie).
  • 2 attack players, 3 middies, 2 defenders and a goalie will comprise a team on the field.
  • Games consist of two 25 min. halves with a 3-minute halftime. Stop time last 2 minutes of second half, only if score difference is 5 or less.
  • If a team falls behind by 8 or more goals, they are awarded the ball at midfield after they have been scored on.
  • A maximum of 2 long poles may be on the field per team. Maximum length of long stick is 52 ", minimum is 42”.
  • Fields will be approx. 60 yards long and 50 yards wide.