Tournament Rules – Eastlake Lacrosse

Sammamish Showdown 2023 Tournament Rules and Policies

U8 - K/1/2:

Paid official (vs coach officiating)
5v5, cross field
2 - 20 minute running clock halves
Half time will be 5 minutes
No timeouts, no overtime
Ball to defender to side of goal circle following goal
No offsides
One pass attempt prior to shot
No checking
No cards
U10 - Grades 3/4

Following goal, restart will take place with a draw
8v8, cross field
1 pass attempt before shot
No mercy rule
Restraining line used - 2 players must stay behind the restraining line.
2 - 20 minute running clock halves
No timeouts, no overtime in Pool play
Over-time in playoffs and 1 time out per team
Playoff time outs will be 2 minutes in length - no timeouts in overtime
Half time will be 5 minutes
Cards can be issued but team will not play short
U12 - Grades ⅚

Full field, 12v12
No mercy rule
2 - 20 minute running clock halves
No timeouts, no overtime in Pool play
Over-time in playoffs and 1 time out per team
Playoff time outs will be 2 minutes in length - no timeouts in overtime
Half time will be 5 minutes
Cards can be issued and team will play short
Modified checking
U14 - Grades 7/8

RECORDING OF SCORE

Table staff will be responsible for the official score.
At the conclusion of the game, table staff will confirm with both coaches and officials before reporting the score.

FORMAT FOR POINTS ACCUMULATION FOR PLAYOFF SEEDING

2 points for a win
1 point for a tie
0 points for a loss

POOL PLAY SCHEDULE

Teams are randomly seeded by the Tourney Machine system, then adjusted if needed by the committee to try to create the most competitive and even pools possible. The Tournament Directors do the best job possible based on the information provided and make every attempt to be fair and consider all variables for a great experience. Please respect that the Tournament Directors try to be equitable and fair at all times. In the event a team has to play 4 pool games to enable a team to get 3 pool play games (odd number of teams), the fourth pool game will NOT be counted towards seeding.

PLAYOFF SEEDING

Based on total points earned
Tie breakers as follows:
Head-to-Head (if only two teams tied)
Goal Difference
Goals Against
Goals Scored
Coin Toss (First team alphabetically calls the toss)
In the playoff games if a tie persists at the end of regulation - teams will have a 3-minute “sudden victory” (first team to score) overtime period.
If no score occurs within the first overtime period, then teams will switch ends with no delay for coaching or substitution a second “sudden victory” overtime period will occur.
If no goal is scored after the second OT period, then teams will play Braveheart format. Coaches will select any combination of 3 players (2 field and 1 goalie or 3 field players with no goalie). Braveheart begins with a draw and the first goal wins. There are no timeouts in the overtime period and it is a running clock.

FORFEITS

If a team forfeits, the game will be recorded as a 1-0 score
ROSTERS

No player may compete or be on more than one team roster during the tournament. Any team with a player in violation of this rule will forfeit all games in which the player is known to have competed and forfeit the opportunity to advance to the playoff round.
If you cannot meet the roster requirements, please notify tournament staff immediately. Tournament Directors will provide a list of free-agent players for the tournament but contacting players from that list and adding them to your roster is the coach’s responsibility.
TEAM/PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
Open to any REGULAR SEASON team from youth lacrosse leagues (no select teams please) - If you don't have enough from your regular season team, player can be added from outside clubs with permission from the Sammamish Showdown administrators.
Players may play up to the next grade, but no player may play down. Grade is determined by the grade finished in the Spring 2023 season.
CARD ISSUANCE

If a player receives 2 yellow cards, the player must sit out for the remainder of that game but may participate in the next tournament game for their team.
If a player receives 1 red card, the player must sit out for the remainder of that game. The Tournament Director will determine if the player will be permitted to play in any remaining games.
If a team accumulates 4 or more cards in one game, they have to play a player down for the remainder of the game, and for each additional yellow card, another player will sit out the remainder of the game.
If a penalty is deemed as vicious, intentional or hateful, officials have the right to request tournament dismissal. The Tournament Director will decide the level of penalty.
Any player, coach or team representative that receives a red card will not be allowed in the team bench or spectator areas of the field following an ejection and while serving their suspension.
UNIFORMS

All players on a team must wear similar jerseys and each jersey must be numbered distinctively on the front and back of the jersey, with no number being repeated (including the goalkeeper). If a team does not have numbers on both sides of the jerseys, teams must use tape to create numbers on the uniform. Teams are requested to bring alternate color jerseys or pinnies. Where teams have the same color jerseys, the team listed first in the game schedule will be designated as the home team and will be asked to change jerseys.
EQUIPMENT

Approved eye protection, colored mouth guard and approved lacrosse stick must be used. Goalies must wear approved protective equipment.

TRAINER

Athletic trainers are available onsite for emergencies and tournament injuries. Athletic trainers can tape prior injuries but athletes need to provide supplies (bring your own tape).
PROTESTS

Referee calls of any kind are not grounds for protest. Sammamish Showdown administration will stand behind calls made by game officials and will not change or override any call made on the field of play.
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

USA Lacrosse Player, Coach and Parent Code of Conducts are enforced. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated at the Sammamish Showdown. Any player, coach or spectator that is involved in an altercation or inappropriate behavior will be immediately ejected from the game and the remainder of the tournament. If the ejected person refuses to leave the field of play or continues to cause a disturbance that prohibits the game(s) from proceeding, Sammamish Showdown staff reserves the right to eject that person from the facility or contact local law enforcement.
SPECTATOR AREAS

All spectators are to be on opposite sidelines from the player’s bench area. Only team personnel are allowed in the team bench and coaches area. No spectators are allowed on the field during game play, time outs, injuries or any other reason. No spectators are allowed to sit/stand on end lines or behind goals. We ask that coaches and team representatives assist in this enforcement.
WEATHER/SAFETY POLICY

Sammamish Showdown reserves the right to cancel, shorten, convert format (no playoffs) or reschedule tournament games due to inclement weather, poor field conditions or player and fan safety concerns. No refunds will be granted if these actions are necessary.
THUNDER/LIGHTNING POLICY

If lightning is observed, the staff will suspend play immediately. Players and fans will be asked to leave the open fields and follow the Thunder/Lightning protocol. Play will be allowed to resume 30 minutes after the last sight of lightning is observed. Games will re-start in real time for whatever is scheduled when they resume.
CLEAN UP

Each coach must ensure that the bench area is picked up after each game. Trash cans are available near bench areas. Teams tents/areas of congregation are to be cleaned up after they depart for the day.

ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO/VAPING POLICY

No Alcohol, tobacco products, or vaping is allowed at the Sammamish Showdown. All spectators, players, and coaches are expected to respect the Sammamish Showdown policy to ban the use of alcohol and tobacco products from being used/consumed on tournament premises. Any violators will be reported to the Tournament Directors and will be subject to expulsion from the tournament at the discretion of the Tournament Directors.
PARKING

Designated areas only, vehicles will be removed from unauthorized areas at the owner's expense.
OVERNIGHT CAMPING

No persons are allowed to camp on the tournament premises overnight.
DOGS/PETS

Dogs and pets are NOT ALLOWED on Eastlake High School athletic fields and community fields with an exception for service animals. They must remain in the parking lots. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after your pet.

Looking forward to a great tournament!