Classic Rules and Regulations
Titans Classic 2025
Tournament Rules & Guidelines
Sherwood Park | May 30 – June 1, 2025
http://register.sherwoodparktitans.ca
General Information
Welcome to the Titans Classic 2025 Lacrosse Tournament. This event will take place from May 30 to June 1, 2025 in Sherwood Park and Edmonton, AB area. All teams must follow Alberta Lacrosse Association (ALA) regulations. Teams are allowed to use affiliate players (AP), who must be identified on the game sheet. Affiliates are limited to 18 players and 2 goalies from the same club, coming from a lower division or tier.
Coaches must meet Lacrosse Canada’s minimum coaching standards, and all trainers must comply with ALA regulations. Female-only teams must have at least one female bench staff registered through RAMP and present on the bench. Out-of-province teams are required to have valid travel permits and be ready to present them upon request.
Player Equipment
All players are required to wear mouthguards during gameplay. The home team must wear light-colored jerseys, while the away team wears dark. If jersey colors are too similar, the home team must adjust or provide pinnies to avoid confusion. All forms of jewelry are prohibited on the floor.
Facilities & Safety
Teams must bring their own first aid supplies. The facilities have staff trained in first aid. If there is an emergency, call 911 and alert the nearest tournament staff. The closest medical facility is the Strathcona Community Health Centre and the Grey Nuns Community Hospital.
Change rooms are available no less than 30 minutes before each game. Team representatives must sign out keys at the check in desk with collateral. All rooms must be left clean and equipment must be removed after each use. No lacrosse balls are allowed outside the playing surface.
Game Format & Schedule
Updated division standings will be online. http://register.sherwoodparktitans.ca/
Each team is guaranteed three games during the tournament: one game on Friday and two on Saturday. The top 6 teams in each division will play in the Playoff Games on Sunday.
Games will follow standard formats with run-time periods and appropriate rest times based on age division.
In U9, U11, and U13 each game or period will be played as run-time. Run time is defined as straight play except for time outs or goalie water breaks.
In U15 and U17 only the 3rd period will be played as stop-time. Stop-time is defined as the clock only stopping for goals, penalties, or time outs except for the 6 goal differential rule as per 9.05.
The top six teams in each division after the round-robin will advance to the playoff rounds held on Sunday. Placement is determined by points earned during round-robin play, with tie-breakers applied if necessary.
Game Management
- Game sheets will be available for your scheduled games when check in for HOME teams only. Please return the game sheets to the Tournament Info Table filled out no later than 30 min prior to the game for the VISITOR team to complete and deliver to the Scorekeepers box on the floor.
- Game results will be uploaded and available on http://register.sherwoodparktitans.ca/
Volunteers are essential for running the game clock, shot clock, score sheet, and penalty box. The home club will provide volunteers for the score clock, game sheet and shot clock. Teams are responsible for providing volunteers for the penalty boxes. All volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
Rules of Play & Tie-breakers
All games must have a winner. In round robin or bracket play, there will be five (5) minute sudden death victory periods until a goal is scored with one (2) minute of rest between periods. Teams will stay on the same side of the floor. Sudden death will occur - first goal scored wins the game.
In medal games only: exception is made only to the rest time between periods which will be five (5) minutes.
For all games, if five minutes left before the scheduled end time of the game slot, there is more than 5 minutes left on the clock, the clock may be reset to 2 minutes and play shall continue at the Tournament Director’s discretion. Warm up times and breaks between periods can be decreased if games are running behind. All games will be played out, no tie scores. With Two (2) points for a win, zero (0) for a loss
Tie Breaker -
In the event of a tie in point standings in a competition, final standings shall be determined as follows:
- If two teams are tied, the winner of the game or games between the two teams advances. If a tie still exists, the goal average formula listed below will be used.
- If three or more teams are tied, and if one team has defeated the other teams with which it is tied after round robin play, the team shall advance. Otherwise, GOAL AVERAGE FORMULA: Only the goals scored in games between the tied teams are used in the goal average formula for tie breaking. Team with the highest ratio advances
- Otherwise, GOALS AVERAGE FORMULA: Only the goals scored in games between each other plus common opponents are used in the goal average for tie breaking. The team with the highest ratio advances. Otherwise, GOALS AGAINST FORMULA: Using goals for and against in all games played by the tied teams.
Awards & Final Games
H&H and MVP Awards are to be decided upon by their own coaches. One player from each team will be awarded MVP, and one player from each team will be awarded Heart & Hustle. Please note: A player should only win each respective award once during the tournament. The awards will be given to coaches/managers in their team package when they check in for their first game at the Tournament Information table. Prizes for medal games will be available for pick up with dressing room keys and game sheets before each game.
Conduct & Discipline
All participants, including coaches, players, and spectators, are expected to behave respectfully. Any abuse directed at officials or staff will result in disciplinary action, including possible fines and suspensions. Suspensions must be noted on the game sheet and served consecutively. Referee decisions are final.
Parent, Player, Coach Conduct: ALA Regulation 12C “Any person who enters into acrimonious discussions, makes abusive or obscene comments, gestures, or threats to Officials, the league, or Tournament RIC, the Tournament Chair/Representative, Minor Officials, or ALA/LGB staff, shall be fined a minimum of $100 and suspended for a minimum of two (2) games. The incident shall be reviewed by the ALA Discipline Committee to determine if further action is warranted.”
Referees: Discipline falls under ALA regulation 12, All referee decisions made during the game are final Any match, game or gross misconduct penalties will be sent to the Discipline Committee in the form of a Referee report. After consulting with the committee, a decision will be rendered regarding the suspension, and the decision will be final. Official protests in regard to conduct on the field will not be considered.
Suspensions: All major penalties will be dealt with by the Tournament Discipline Committee “Match Penalty – Abuse of an Official” this will be an automatic suspension until dealt with by the teams LGB. All suspensions to be served consecutively (tournament, league, provincials). Use of a suspended player will result in a forfeit of the game and a referral to the ALA discipline or teams LGB. Teams who have players/coach serving a suspension, must be indicated on the game sheets All bench staff suspensions will be served and written up appropriately, but please note these can result in coaches/teams etc. not being invited back for future tournaments.
Appeals
Appeals must be submitted in writing within 60 minutes of the game's completion, accompanied by a $300 non-refundable bond. The Tournament Discipline Committee's decision is final.