THE TEAM
1. All Toronto Masters players must attain their 21st birthday in the year they compete.
2. Maximum number of dressed players per team is 14 per game plus 1 goalie
3. An individual can not play for more than one team during the season or playoffs. Goalies may play for
another team if the regular goalie is injured or absent.
THE GAME AND EQUIPMENT
1. The game will be a maximum of 3-15 minute periods, with a 1 minute rest period between periods and will be strait time except for the last 2 minutes of the third which will be stop time if the goal differential is 3 goals or less. There is no overtime for regular season games.
2. 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.
3. All players, excluding the goalie, must wear the same coloured sweaters.
4. Helmets with face shield/cage and gloves are mandatory (CSA APPROVED).
5. 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.
6. There will be no stick measurements, only box regulation sticks allowed.
7. The end of the stick’s shaft must be covered with a plastic or tape knob.
8. Any equipment considered dangerous by the referee will be removed immediately.
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.
The teams will be rated by the most points to the least number of points, therefore most points being #1, next
#2 and so forth.
TIE BREAKERS FOR REGULAR SEASON
1-fewest penalty minutes
2-goals against ratio
3-goals for ratio
4-head to head
TIE BREAKERS FOR PLAYOFFS
1. 5 Minute Sudden Death Overtime
2. Penalty Shots (Groups of Five from Each Team)

PLAYOFF FORMAT
1. each team will play all other teams in league once over five weeks
2.The scoring system will be as follows
i. two points will be awarded for a win
ii. no points for a loss
iii. if there is a tie after regular time there will be a five minute sudden Death period played if nothing is decided after that it will go to penalty shots groups of three until someone is declared the winner
iiii. if there is a tie between teams at the end of the five game playoff round robin the tie breaker will be as follows
-least penalty minutes
-goals against ratio
-goals for ratio
-head to head
3. the finals will be as follows
1st place vrs 2nd place
3rd place vrs 4th place
5th place vrs 6th place

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. Possession of the ball will be awarded the opponent of the team who last to touched the ball before
going out of bounds.
5. Team in possession retains possession for restart after stoppage for ANY injury.
6. Face-offs: Only the players facing off may step into the face-off circle or be within the restraining lines
before the ball leaves the face-off 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 PIN the ball in the two foot circle. Non-face-off players may reach into the
restraining zone for the ball, but must not play the stick of either face-off player. Any infraction will result
in the non-offending team having possession at the centre.
7. After a penalty is assessed to a player, play shall resume with the non-offending team having
possession at centre.
8. The team must move the ball out of their defensive zone within 10 seconds. Otherwise, change of
possession will occur at centre.
9. 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.

10. penalized teams must move ball over center within 10 seconds or possesion will be awarded to opposite team.
11. Any Offensive player hitting a Defensive player with the ball or with their stick during a follow through 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.
12. In the event of a Follow-Through Penalty on a shot, any goal scored WILL NOT count.
13. Within the Dangerous Shot Line (24ft) dotted line, the "SHOOTING THROUGH A CROWD /
DANGEROUS SHOT RULE" (8) does not apply.
14. A team on a Power play may shoot through the lanes of a ZONE defence.
15. There is absolutely NO DELIBERATE STICK OR BODY CONTACT.
i) No Offensive or Defensive Picks.
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)
iv) Offensive player running recklessly into a stationary defender resulting in heavy contact.
THESE ARE EXAMPLES ONLY, NOT ALL INCLUSIVE. ANY DELIBERATE CONTACT OR
DANAGEROUS BEHAVIOUR FROM ANYWHERE ON THE FLOOR WILL BE PENALIZED AS A
MATCH PENALTY.
16. An Interference Penalty will be assessed to any player who deliberately holds his stick in the face of his
opponent.
17. Any Unsportsmanlike 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. ANY FOUL LANGAUGE WILL BE
DEEMED AS UNSPORTMANLIKE BEHAVIOUR!
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. Any player receiving 3 penalties in the game will be expelled from the balance of the game.
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 minor penalty.
22. Any player receiving a Major Penalty will be expelled from the game PLUS the game following. If the
expulsion takes place in the last game of the season, the suspension carries over to the next scheduled
game. The non-offending team will be awarded two penalty shots.
23. 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.
24. Any player receiving a match penalty will be immediately suspended until the incident is reviewed by
the Toronto Masters Lacrosse League Executive. The non-offending team will be awarded two penalty
shots.
25. Any player penalized for fighting and deemed to be the aggressor, will be expelled from the Toronto
Masters Lacrosse League.

26. there will be a 30 second shot clock started once a team gains possesion of the ball, the team will have this time to gain a shot on the opposing teams net, if this does not occur in the time frame the team will lose posession of ball, the 30 second shot clock will be reset once a shot has been taken on net and the team will gain another 30 seconds with the ball.