Every year, USA Lacrosse creates online charts that compare the variances in the boys’ and girls’ youth rules for different age groups. These free resources are now available for the 2025 season to assist players, coaches, and officials in properly applying the youth rules based on level of play.
From field size to equipment, from restart rules to checking, the charts outline the recommendations from USA Lacrosse for various age groups (6U & 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U).
Girls' Rules Chart Boys' Rules Chart
USA Lacrosse writes and publishes a stand-alone youth rule book for ages 14U and below, and also works in collaboration with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) on the rules for high school boys’ and girls' lacrosse.
USA Lacrosse is hosting two free rules interpretation webinars to provide further explanation of the youth rules. The girls’ youth rules webinar is on February 24, with the boys’ rules webinar scheduled for February 27. Both events begin at 8 pm (ET) and require advance registration to participate.
