England Lacrosse can confirm following a National Lacrosse Committee (NLC) vote as well as consultation with the wider game that the below rules will be played during the 2024/25 season.
2024/25 Men’s Field Rules
NLC has voted in favour of implementing the latest World Lacrosse men’s rule book within the domestic game for the upcoming 2024/25 season, albeit with some slight differences (see below) for the English game. The domestic game includes; England Lacrosse leagues, regional, school, and university competitions.
World Lacrosse Rule Book with updates highlighted:
Clarifications of the differences between the latest World Lacrosse rule book and the rules applied to the English game can be found below.
2024/25 Women’s Field Rules
Following consultation with clubs and schools, each regional association has confirmed they will continue to play with the 2020-22 World Lacrosse women’s rule book across all versions/formats of the game.
NLC has, however, agreed to allow the 2022-24 World Lacrosse rule book for domestic use should tournaments and regions want to utilise these rules in future competitions.
NLC Rules Sub-Committee
NLC, supported by the Regional Association Chairs, has agreed to create a new rules sub-committee to oversee domestic rule changes ahead of the 2025/26 season.
The group will be
· accountable to National Lacrosse Committee (NLC) through the Officiating Advisory Group (OAG);
· comprised of representatives from across the game;
· tasked with consultation and feedback;
· asked to advise and recommend rule changes via the Officiating Advisory Group to NLC.
The group will be made up of representatives from each area of the game, school, junior and senior clubs and universities. NLC and regions will decide the group membership and Terms of Reference.
NLC has reviewed the Bye Laws and there are no amendments required for the subcommittees formation.
For any questions or clarifications regarding the new rules, email Head of Officiating, Ryan Griffiths r.griffiths@englandlacrosse.co.uk