With the 2025 spring lacrosse season fast approaching, it’s time for all HRYL coaches to familiarize themselves with the updated NVYLL boys’ and girls’ rules. Understanding these changes ensures that our teams stay compliant, our players are safe, and our games remain fair and competitive.
Where to Find the 2025 NVYLL Rules Updates
The Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League (NVYLL) has provided essential resources for both boys’ and girls’ lacrosse, including cheat sheets, rule interpretation slides, and modified pocket guidelines for the girls’ game. These documents are now available on the NVYLL website (www.nvyll.org).
NVYLL 2025 Girls’ Rules Overview
📌 Key Resources:
- 2025 NVYLL Girls’ Rules Interp for Coaches – slides
- 2025 NVYLL Girls’ Rules Summary – cheat sheet
- Modified Pocket Guidelines
NVYLL 2025 Boys’ Rules Overview
📌 Key Resources:
Why These Updates Matter
Each season, rule adjustments help improve the game, promote player safety, and refine officiating consistency. Whether it’s stick modifications, contact rules, or procedural changes, staying informed helps us coach our teams effectively and prepare our players for game day.
Next Steps for HRYL Coaches
✔️ Download the rule summaries and slides from NVYLL.org.
✔️ Review the changes with your coaching staff.
✔️ Share the updates with players and parents to ensure they understand how the game is evolving.
✔️ Reach out with any questions
Let’s make sure we’re ready for a fantastic 2025 season. See you on the field! 🥍💪
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