Overview:

The goal of Men's Summer League is to provide the Utah Lacrosse Community with an opportunity for post high school participation in the sport, and to allow participating players of all skill levels to enjoy the game.  The IMLAX Men's Summer League is a competitive, yet fun and relaxed atmosphere for clubs & players from all across the state.  Teams are generally composed of a mix of recent high school graduates, current college players, post college players, and even some beginners.  Although the atmosphere is fun loving and relaxed, games are competitive, fast paced, and full contact.  Win/loss records are kept in order to determine post season and championship play for the most successful teams each season. 

Structure

Each team MUST have a minimum roster of 16 players, and is organized through a team captain who acts as the primary contact with the League Commissioner.  Each team will play 10 games in the regular season, with the top 6 teams in each division qualifying for post season play.  Unless make up games are necessary for weather cancellations, no team should be scheduled to play more than twice during a week. 

The league is divided into two separate divisions based on skill level (Division I & Division II)

• Division I - Competitive Division
  • Teams largely comprised of current and recent collegiate players
• Division II - Semi-Competitive Division
  • Teams largely comprised of players with little to no collegiate lacrosse experience, or 5+ years removed from collegiate play

*Both Divisions will have playoffs, cross-division play to be avoided pending league makeup (i.e. DI vs. DII)*

Games:

Location and schedules will be given to the players prior to the start of each season. Each game is officiated by 2 referees.  The games consist of running-time 12 minute quarters, with 2 minute breaks between quarters and a 5 minute half time.  Each team is allowed 1 time out per half.  A team must have at least 8 players from its official roster, including a goalie, to start a game.  If at least 8 players including the goalie are not present, a team forfeits the game.  Any team forfeiting more than 3 regular season games will be disqualified from post season play. 

VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Players must have graduated from High School in order to play in the Men’s Summer League. If a current High School player is caught playing on your team, that player could lose high school eligibility Please make sure to monitor your teammates!!