Waiver and Rules

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Each player must read the statement below before completing and signing the Waiver & Release before each game.

2) Parents/Guardians for players under 18 must read the statement below before signing the Waiver & Release.

AGREEMENT: In consideration of my participation in the sponsored activities of Epic Lacrosse camp/clinic/game/tournament, I acknowledge that I have registered myself (being 18 years of age or older) of my child (either myself or my child, as applicable, shall be referred to as the "Player") in one of more lacrosse programs organized by Epic Lacrosse. I agree to provide this release and waiver of liability in exchange for the Player to participate in Epic Lacrosse. This waiver and release shall remain effective for so long as, and at any time that, the Player participates in any Epic Lacrosse programs.

1. WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY: The Player is fully aware of and appreciate the risks, including the risk of catastrophic injury, paralysis and even death, as well as other damages and losses, associated with participation in a lacrosse event. The Player further agrees on behalf of myself, my heirs, and personal representatives, that Epic Lacrosse, the host organization, and sponsors of any Epic Lacrosse sanctioned event, along with the coaches, volunteers, employees, agents, officers and directors of these organizations, shall not be liable for any injury, loss of life or other loss or damage occurring as a result of my participation in the event, or as a result of equipment that may have been provided to me for these activities.

2. Insurance: The Player represent that the Player is covered by comprehensive medical health insurance necessary to provide and pay for any and all costs of medical treatment (including transportation costs associated with obtaining medical care).

 3. MEDICAL ATTENTION: The Player hereby gives my consent to Epic Lacrosse and the host organization of any Epic Lacrosse related event to provide, through a medical staff of its choice, customary medical/athletic training attention, transportation and/ or emergency medical services as warranted in the course of my participation in Epic Lacrosse events. 

4. READINESS TO COMPETE: The Player will only participate in those Epic Lacrosse competitions for which I believe I am physically and psychologically prepared to compete.

5. CODE OF CONDUCT: The Player certifies that the Player is familiar with the rules of the lacrosse and the field, and will do to the best of my ability play under control and avoid injury to myself, and other persons playing the game. The Player understands  that I should not participate in this program under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or if there are any other physical conditions that may impair my ability to understand instructions or to participate without creating risk to myself, or other players.

Players Under 18. Participant and Parent Signature Required. Please print this form and bring with you to the games, or have your parent with you the first time to sign our waiver onsite.

Participant  Signature

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Parent Signature & Emergency Phone #

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Player Info: Phone #, E-Mail Address

 Epic Indoor lacrosse (Box) is played inside the confines of an existing indoor soccer field, with 3’ walls all around, and the arena has existing soccer goals. The playing surface is turf. Most basic professional lacrosse rules are followed.

Each team has five runners and a goaltender on the floor during the game. Each team may have as many as 18 players total. The pick-up games consist of two 22 minute halfs, with a 10 minute break at half time.

Face-Offs: To determine possessions at the start of each half only, two players face their sticks at midfield with the ball between sticks.

Body Check: Used to slow opponent who has the ball; must be above the waist and below the neck.

Stick Check: Stick on stick checks only. No hitting on hands, arms, or head. (slashing)

Breakaway: One-on-One (shooter on goalie) scoring opportunity.

Over And Back: Once play advances over the center line, if the ball moves back over the line it’s over and back, and the ball plays where it lies, with no defender interference. A fast break situation.

Goals: are 4’ (high) x 4’9” (wide). The circle around the goal known as the crease is 9’3” in diameter. An offensive player is not allowed to step in the crease area. Players can fly above it while shooting and land in after :-). Shooters should have a clear shot at goal before shooting. Most players are wearing limited upper body protection.

Crease: Only the goalie can stand in this nine-foot radius with the ball. Shooters or teammates can not stand on (on inside) the line or their goals won’t count. Defenders can enter and pick up ball. No pass back’s to Goalie.

Out-of Bounds. At the Sportsplex arena, it’s a change of possession if: The ball goes above the back wall into the net, into the soccer net behind the goal, into the dug-outs, or out of the field either off the goal post, or other instance.

No: Personal fouls, elbowing, holding, illegal crosschecking, slashing, pushing from behind, wall checking, or tripping. We are strictly recreational, and don’t want injuries of any kind. Players can be ejected from game for several reasons including fighting, or several major penalties during the game.

Enforcement: We usually play without a referee. Many of the players are past coaches and referee’s and will call out violations. For the most part we are self governed, and play with respect for each other.