Latest News June 17, 2009 Weather Policy In the event of adverse weather or un-playable field conditions, the Father's Day Invitational directors reserve the right to: - Reduce game times in order to catch up with schedule. - Finish game before inclement weather arrives, or to preserve field conditions Every attempt will be made to update cancellations on the website. However, weather conditions can change rapidly and all teams should be prepared as soon as weather clears and fields are playable. Under no circumstances will your team receive a full cash refund of the entry fee. We will do everything in our power to complete all games and enjoy the game of lacrosse. We apologize in advance if there is any weather that doesn't permit us to play all of the games. May 4, 2009 We have been asked by several people about our non profit status because some teams can only play in non profit events. As a note, Butler Lax is a 501(c)(3) and runs the tournament. Let us know if you need any more information. June 16, 2006 Governers Letter 2006 More News...		Tournament Information Age Groups & Rules : Locations & Directions : Lodging : Lost & Found : Scouting : Photos 2010 Tournament Teams   Age groups & division rules eligibility is based on the player's AGE as of 12/31/09, not grade level. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE CHANGED OUR DIVISIONS TO CONFORM TO US LACROSSE STANDARDS.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON ELIGIBILITY, PLEASE ASK. Substitutions may be made on injury time outs and technical fouls, however good judgment is needed on all subs as the clock is running Penalty time is start/stop in all age groups. It should be kept on sidelines, unless ref says otherwise. High School Division: Eligibility Graduating seniors are not eligible High school players are not eligible for any division except the high school division, regardless of age Time 2 Time Outs per half Time outs anywhere on field during live play by team in possession Keep time on the field 25 minute running halves NFHS rules KEEP IT IN FOR THE TEAM AHEAD IN LAST 2 MINUTES START-STOP CLOCK in last 2 min of 2nd half if score is within 2 points General Federation Rules except where noted Mouth guards, arm pads, & shoulder pads on all players Horn on all out of bounds Stick checks: By request only. 4 goal rule - ball is given to losing team at midfield, regardless of which team scores 1 handed checks are LEGAL Face offs at the beginning of each half After a goal, play restarts with face off In the event of a tie at the end of regulation Winner's Bracket game or 1st round game 4 minute sudden victory overtime periods until goal is scored 1 time out per team per period 1 minute break between periods to switch ends of the field Loser's Bracket game NO OVERTIME Coaches please report to tent and you will be told which game to go to. One team will play the "Winner's" game and one team will play the "Loser's" game. We will determine this by looking at the match ups to see where teams are from. We don't want teams from the same area playing each other in this bracket, so we will match teams accordingly. U15 Division (Formerly 14 & Under): Eligibility Player may not be 15 years of age on or before December 31, 2009 to be eligible for the 2010 Father’s Day Invitational U15 Division. Accordingly, players that turn 15 after December 31, 2009 are eligible. (To participate, players must turn 15 years or younger in the 2010 competition year. If a player turns 16 in 2010, he is not eligible). This is TYPICALLY, 7th & 8th graders in the current school year. Time 2 Time Outs per half Time outs anywhere on field during live play by team in possession Keep time on the field 24 minute running halves KEEP IT IN FOR THE TEAM AHEAD IN LAST 2 MINUTES START-STOP CLOCK in last 2 min of Q4 if score is within 2 points NO OVERTIME General Federation Rules except were noted Mouth guards, arm pads, & shoulder pads on all players Horn on all out of bounds Stick checks: 2 sticks form each team will checked at half time or by request. 4 goal rule - free clear 1 handed checks are LEGAL Face offs at the beginning of each half After a goal, play restarts with face off U13 Division (Formerly 12 & Under): Eligibility Player may not be 13 years of age on or before December 31, 2009 to be eligible for the 2010 Father’s Day Invitational U13 Division. Accordingly, players that turn 13 after December 31, 2009 are eligible. (To participate, players must turn 13 years or younger in the 2010 competition year. If a player turns 14 in 2010, he is not eligible). This is TYPICALLY, 5th & 6th graders in the current school year. Time 2 Time Outs per half Time outs anywhere on field during live play by team in possession Keep time on the field 24 minute running halves KEEP IT IN FOR THE TEAM AHEAD IN LAST 2 MINUTES START-STOP CLOCK in last 2 min of Q4 if score is within 2 points NO OVERTIME General Federation Rules except were noted Mouth guards, arm pads, & shoulder pads on all players Horn on all out of bounds Stick checks: 2 stick, for each team, will checked at half time or by request. 4 goal rule - free clear 1 handed checks are LEGAL U11 Division (Formerly 10 & Under): Eligibility Player may not be 11 years of age on or before December 31, 2009 to be eligible for the 2010 Father’s Day Invitational U11 Division. Accordingly, players that turn 11 after December 31, 2009 are eligible. (To participate, players must turn 11 years or younger in the 2010 competition year. If a player turns 12 in 2010, he is not eligible). This is TYPICALLY, 3rd & 4th graders in the current school year. Exceptions to Federation rules Time 1 time out per half Keep time on the field 21 minute running time halves START-STOP CLOCK in last 2 min of Q4 if score is within 2 points NO OVERTIME General Federation Rules except were noted Mouth guards, arm pads, & shoulder pads on all players, including goalies This age group plays with an extra man Horn on all out of bounds Stick checks: 2 sticks form each team will checked at half time or by request. 36" crosses are legal 3 goal lead = free clear at midfield No one-handed stick checks U9 Division (Formerly 8 & Under): Eligibility Player may not be 9 years of age on or before December 31, 2009 to be eligible for the 2010 Father’s Day Invitational U9 Division. Accordingly, players that turn 9 after December 31, 2009 are eligible. (To participate, players must turn 9 years or younger in the 2010 competition year. If a player turns 10 in 2010, he is not eligible). This is TYPICALLY, 1st & 2nd graders in the current school year. Exceptions to Federation rules Time 1 time out per half Keep time on the field 20 minute running time halves START-STOP CLOCK in last 2 min of Q4 if score is within 2 points NO OVERTIME General Federation Rules except were noted Mouth guards, arm pads, & shoulder pads on all players including goalies No extra man play, substitute on time serving penalties Horn on all out of bounds Routine stick checks: 2 sticks for each team will checked at half time or by request. 36" crosses are legal No long poles 3 goal lead = free clear No one-handed stick checks As in the past, we will try to pair teams by ability. We are playing for the fun of the game, the competition, and the exposure. It is our hope that the players and the parents leave with a greater love and knowledge of the game of lacrosse and new friends.