Team Policies

Team Policies โ€“ Midwest Club Lacrosse League (MCLL)

๐Ÿ“‹ Team Registration

  • All teams must be officially registered before the season begins.

  • Rosters must include:

    • Full player names

    • Date of Birth

    • Jersey numbers

  • Roster changes are only allowed with league approval before the next scheduled game.


โœ… Player Eligibility

  • Players may only compete in their assigned age division, unless approved by the league.

  • A player cannot play for multiple teams in the same division during a season.


๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ Coach Requirements

  • Each team must have:

    • One Head Coach

    • At least one Assistant Coach

  • All coaches must:

    • Sign the MLCL Code of Conduct

    • Take full responsibility for player behavior on and off the field


๐Ÿ“… Game Day Expectations

  • Teams should arrive at the field 30 minutes before game time.

  • Uniform standards:

    • Matching jerseys

    • Proper safety gear

  • Only rostered players and official coaches are allowed on the bench.


๐Ÿค Sportsmanship & Conduct

  • MLCL has a zero-tolerance policy for:

    • Verbal abuse

    • Fighting

    • Disrespect toward referees or staff

  • Violations may lead to:

    • Immediate ejection

    • Team suspension for repeated offenses


โŒ Forfeits & No-Shows

  • Teams that can’t field the minimum number of players will forfeit.

  • Cancellations/reschedules must be reported to MLCL at least 48 hours in advance.


๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Sideline Rules

  • Spectators must stay on the designated viewing side.

  • Team benches are restricted to players and coaches only.

  • No sideline coaching by parents or unauthorized individuals.


๐ŸŒง๏ธ Weather & Delays

  • Games may continue in light rain, but unsafe conditions will result in cancellations.

  • MLCL will send official communications for any weather-related delays or decisions.