Parent Sideline Guide
Scoring
- Each goal = 1 point
- That’s it. Simple.
Game Format
- Youth: 4 quarters, 8-10 minutes each
- High school: 4 quarters, 12 minutes each
- College/Pro: 4 quarters, 15 minutes each
Common Penalties
| Penalty | Time | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Slashing | 1 min | Swinging stick at opponent’s body |
| Cross-check | 1-3 min | Pushing with the stick handle |
| Illegal body check | 1 min | Hitting from behind or above shoulders |
| Offsides | Turnover | Too many players on one half |
| Crease violation | Turnover | Offensive player enters the crease |
Positions
- Attack (3): Score goals. Stay on the offensive end.
- Midfield (3): Play both ends. The most running.
- Defense (3): Protect the goal. Use long poles.
- Goalie (1): Stops shots. Leads the defense.
The most confusing rule: Offsides. Each team must keep 3 players on their offensive half and 4 on their defensive half at all times. If someone crosses wrong, it's a turnover.