CCSU Women's Lacrosse

Nota:

• Women's Lacrosse can be a complicated but exciting game. In Collegiate Women's Lacrosse, there are several rules that should be followed to maintain the safety and integrity of the sport.  http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/WLC17.pdf

1. Women's Lacrosse Positions
   1. Offense

      Nota:

      • Offense is responsible for scoring goals. They are also called "Attackers" and can not cross the opposite 30 yard restraining line into the defensive end.
   2. Midfield

      Nota:

      • Midfield is responsible for playing both offense and defense. They go in the middle of the field for the opening draw and midfielders can go anywhere on the field during the game.
   3. Defense

      Nota:

      • Defense is responsible for stopping goals from being scored. They are called "Defenders" and can not cross the opposite 30 yard restraining into the offensive end. 
      1. Goalie

         Nota:

         • The goalie is responsible for stopping the shooters from scoring. 
2. Safety

   Nota:

   • Women's lacrosse players wear minimal equipment. The rules of the game are necessary to keep players safe.
3. Cardinal Rules

   Nota:

   • 1. The ball should only be touched by the stick, not the hands.  2. Offensive and Defensive players are restricted from certain parts of the field.  3. Twelve players are allowed on the field at a time, including the goalie. 

Nota:

• CCSU Women's Lacrosse Roster http://www.ccsubluedevils.com/sports/wlax/2015-16/roster

Nota:

• http://www.uslacrosse.org/about-the-sport/equipment/player-equipment.aspx

1. Goggles
2. Mouthguard
3. Stick
4. Goals

Nota:

• The objective of the game is to get the ball in the other team's goal by using the sticks. 

1. The Field

   Nota:

   • A Women's Lacrosse field consists of a center circle, two restraining lines, two goalie creases, and 8 meter and 12 meter fans in front of each goal. 

1. CCSU History

   Nota:

   • The CCSU Women's Lacrosse Program was started in 2003. It has made monumental strides as a Division 1 program since then. 
2. Native American History

   Nota:

   • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXO1lPc3p38