1. All Brampton Masters players must attain their 21st birthday in the year they compete.

2. Maximum number of dressed players per team is 17 per game.

3. A player can’t play for more than one team during the season or playoffs.

THE GAME AND EQUIPMENT

1. The game will be a maximum of 3 - 15 minute periods, with a 2 - minute rest between periods. Play will be straight time. No overtime.

2. There will be a 30 second shot clock rule applied throughout the game, (INCLUDING ANY SHORTHANDED SITUATIONS)

3. There will be a 5 -second possession rule applied. This rule is waived if the player RECEIVES THE BALL ON A BREAKAWAY WITH ONLY THE GOALTENDER TO BEAT.

4. All players must wear the same coloured sweaters.

5. Helmets and gloves are mandatory, face shields are not mandatory but strongly advised by the BMLL. (CSA APPROVED)

6. All goaltender equipment worn above the waist (except the helmet) must be fully covered by the sweater. Sweaters must conform to the body of the goaltender (no extra material under the arms ) and not to exceed past the inseam.

7. There will be no stick measurements, only box regulation sticks allowed.

REGULAR SEASON

During the regular season the scoring system will be as follows:

i. Points will be awarded for only a win or tie.

ii. Two (2) points shall be awarded for a win.

iii. One (1) for a tie.

PLAYOFF SERIES

The playoff series will be two divisions of three. The teams will play a round robin, with two divisional and one cross-over games. After round robin play, the first place teams will play for the BMLL Cup Championship, the second place teams will play in the Silver Championship, and the third place teams will play in the Bronze Championship.

TIE BREAKERS FOR PLAYOFFS

1. Head to Head

2. Fewest Penalty Minutes for the season

3. OLA Format

PENALTIES AND VIOLATIONS

1. The first player to a loose ball along the boards is awarded possession.

2. The ball carrier may not run past more than ONE player when ADVANCING TOWARDS THE NET. Loss of possession.

3. No team may use a ZONE DEFENSE when teams are at even strength. First time is a warning. Any subsequent ZONE defence will result in a Bench Minor Penalty to the Defensive team. This does not pertain to lateral movement across the floor.

4. A team on a Power play may shoot through the lanes of a ZONE defence.

5. Team in possession retains possession for restart after stoppage for ANY injury.

6. Face-offs: Only the players facing off may step into either of the face-off circles before the ball leaves the LARGE circle, or is in possession of a player.

Face-off players may not kick, hit, hold, or step on the stick of an opponent.

Face-off players may not PIN the ball in either circle. Non-face-off players may reach into the circles for the ball, but must not play the stick of either face-off player.

7. After a penalty to one player, play shall resume with the non-offending team having Possession at centre.

8. SHOOTING THROUGH A CROWD / DANGEROUS SHOT RULE; No deliberate hard shots are to be directed through a crowd. Loss of possession. Players are encouraged to go around an opponent before shooting. A player moving towards the net must be a step around the defender before attempting the shot and must have a clear shooting lane to the net, if the shooter is stationary the shooter must be a body length away from the defensive player and must have a clear shooting lane to the net. This rule pertains only to outside the Dangerous Shot Line (24 ft) dotted line.

9. Any Offensive player hitting a Defensive player with the ball on a SHOT towards the goal will be assessed a 2 Minute Minor Penalty. NOTE It is not a penalty if the Defensive player is hit with the shot while he is in the crease, or if the Defensive Player makes a deliberate move to stop the shot and is hit with the ball.

10. Within the Dangerous Shot Line (24ft) dotted line, the "SHOOTING THROUGH A CROWD / DANGEROUS SHOT RULE" (8) does not apply.

11. There is absolutely NO DELIBERATE STICK OR BODY CONTACT.

i) Offensive or Defensive Picks which result in heavy contact.

ii) Defensive player moving his stick to strike an opponent's stick.

iii) Defensive player bumping opponent on the way to the net or pushing him with his hands. (With defensive player hands on or off the stick)

THESE ARE EXAMPLES ONLY, NOT ALL INCLUSIVE. ALL DELIBERATE CONTACT FROM ANYWHERE ON THE FLOOR WILL BE PENALIZED.

12. An Interference Penalty will be assessed to any player who deliberately holds his stick in the face of his opponent.

13. In the event of a Follow-Through Penalty on a shot, any goal scored WILL NOT count.

14. Any Unsportsmanship Penalty will result in a Penalty Shot. Penalized player does not go to the penalty box, but the penalty does count towards the 3 penalty expulsion rule. If no goal is scored, play will restart with possession to the non-offending team at centre.

15. No team will be more than one player short as a result of penalties. Any subsequent Penalties shall result in Penalty Shots being awarded to the non-offending team. If the second penalty is a Major Penalty, 2 shots will be taken. The second penalty is recognized when the whistle blows to stop any delayed penalty. If no goal is scored, play will restart with possession to the non-offending team at centre.

16. Any penalties on the ball carrier during a breakaway shall result in a Penalty Shot. If no goal is scored, play will restart with possession to the non-offending team at centre.

17. Any player receiving 3 penalties in the game will be expelled from the balance of the game.

18. Any player receiving a Major Penalty will be expelled from the game PLUS the game following. Exhibition games do not count.

19. Any player penalized for fighting and deemed to be the aggressor, will be expelled from the game, and suspended from the Brampton Masters Lacrosse League for a period of one year from the date of the incident.

20. Two different players on the same team receive a minor penalty, one penalty is served and a penalty shot is awarded to the non-offending team. If no goal is scored play is restarted with possession to the non-offending team at centre. If a major and a minor penalty are assessed two penalty shots are awarded for the major, and the minor is served. If no goal is scored on the second shot, play will restart with possession to the non-offending team at centre.

21. The offensive team caught with too many players on a fast break, the play will be stopped and play restarted with possession to the non-offending team. The defensive team caught with too many men will result in a penalty.

FINES FOR PENALTIES AND VIOLATIONS

(OFFENSE - FINE - SUSPENSION)

Abuse of Official - $50.00 - 1 game suspension

Fighting - $50.00 - One year Suspension (board review)

Major Penalty 1st - $25.00 - 1 Game suspension

Major Penalty 2nd - $50.00 - 2 game suspension

Major Penalty 3rd - $50.00 - One year suspension (board review)

Note: All fines must be paid before a player can return to play. Board reviews will take place before the next game. The board decision is final; a player may request an appeal. The commissioners will decide if the board will hear the appeal for the second time. A fee of $50.00 will be placed on any appeal.