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Central Iowa Lacrosse Association

 

2011 Box Lacrosse League


2011 Box Lacrosse League Champions
For the third straight year, the Cyclones are the Central Iowa Lacrosse Association Box Lacrosse League champions.  After finishing the season without a single loss (including a forfeit win courtesy of the Bulldogs), the Cyclones have now maintained a perfect record over three seasons of play.
The Cyclones defeated the Aces 11-6.

1/27/2012
The Cyclones will seek their third league championship against the Aces on February 2, 2012 at 8:00 pm.
The Bulldogs and Dragons will play in the consolation game at 9:00 pm.
 
Check the Central Iowa Lacrosse Association Facebook Page and Adam's Twitter on game day for the latest updates.
 
10/24/2011
The schedule is now available.  Rosters are available below.
 

 

2011 Box Lacrosse League Team Captains

Aces: Zach Zielonko

Bulldogs: Pat Bradley

Cyclones: Jake Van Dyke

Dragons: Nick Blay

Tigers: Adam Edgington

 

Complete Rosters


League Standings

TeamPlayedWLOTLTPtsGFGA
Cyclones6*6*0 0 0 18658
Aces65155921
Bulldogs64*0 0 62636
 Dragons664147
Tigers 60 60 0 0 584

Win = 3 points

OT Loss or Tie = 1 point

Should two teams be tied in the final standings, the tie breakers are:

1. head-to-head record

2. Goal differential

3. Goals for

4. Goals against

 Anything beyond number four will be decided if/when the situation arises.

 

*12/8 Forfeiture by the Bulldogs


Click here for the official schedule


Emphasized Rules

 1. Shoes - Absolutely no cleats.  Bring a clean pair of non marking athletic shoes to change into for the game.
2. Wear all of the required protective equipment.  Refer to the list on the rules.
3. Long poles are not allowed! Floor players can only use short sticks.

4. Speak with your captain regarding uniform colors.  Captains may choose to have a permanent color, but must notify me/the other captains so we are prepared.  Otherwise the home team will be light and the away team will be dark.
5. There will be 3 periods of 16 minutes per game.  There will be a 2 minute break between periods.  There is no OT during the regular season.
6. There will be six minutes of warm-up time before each game.  The goals will be set up during this time prior to the first game.  There will be four minutes following the second game to clean up and take down the goals.  There will be handshakes after each game.
7. Teams will receive 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss.
8. We will only have face offs at the beginning of each period.  After goals are scored, teams will start will possession behind their own goal.  Defending teams must remain on their half of the field until either: a pass is made, ten seconds passes, or the ball crosses the red line.
9. The following are minor penalties and can result in a 30 second penalty at the ref's discretion:

Holding an Opponent’s Stick, Hooking, Body Checking, Verbal or Physical Abuse of Officials, "Protection" of the Goalie, Roughing, Slashing, Delaying the Game, Illegal Cross Checking, Holding
10. The following are major penalties and will result in a 1 minute penalty: Boarding, Butt-Ending, Charging, Checking From Behind, Clipping, Elbowing, Face Masking, Throwing the Stick
11. The following are ejection penalties; the player will be asked to leave for the evening: Fighting, Head-Butting, Leaving the Players Bench or Penalty Area, Attempt to Injure
12. Pressure pushes and stick checks are allowed, but this is a non contact league else wise, ie NO BOARDING, NO BODY CHECKS.
13. The game is 6v6; typically 5 floor players and 1 goalie, but goalies can be pulled.  There is no requirement to have a player stay back.  Substitutions can be made on the fly or during stoppages.
14. The back court violation rules is only in effect during the final two minutes of the period to prevent stalling.  Otherwise the ball and players can travel freely around the field.
 

 11/1/2011

Notice: players are no longer allowed on the floor unless they are involved in the games at hand.  If you are not playing, officiating, or keeping score, you are required to stay out of the players’ area and off the floor.  And leave your sticks at home if you are not involved in the games.  This is to reduce our liability.  This information  hasbeen sent to all registered players. It is now official policy.


Directions to the Soccer House

 

From the North/West:  Take I-35 south to the Highway 5 bypass on the southside of the metro.  Take the first exit (S 35th St)  on the bypass.  Take a right (south) then a left (east) onto Maffitt Lake Rd/SW 72nd Ave.  Head east to S 22nd street.  Turn left (north); the drive is just after the corner.

 

From the East:  Take the Highway 5 bypass on the southside of the metro to the SW Connector exit.  Turn left (south).  Turn left (west) onto Maffitt Lake Rd/SW 72nd Ave.  Head east to S 22nd street.  Turn right (north); the drive is just after the corner.