via the NFHS website, This press release was written by Nate Perry, manager of media relations for the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

Quarters, Adjusted Free Position Protocols Lead 2024 High School Girls Lacrosse Rules Changes

Excerpt:

High school girls lacrosse games will now be played in 12-minute quarters instead of two halves, and a player awarded a free position after being fouled outside the critical scoring area no longer has to stop completely before continuing the course of play.

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Girls Lacrosse Rules Committee included these two major changes in the 11 total rules proposals accepted at its annual rules meeting held June 19-21 in Indianapolis. All 11 recommended changes were approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

“High school girls lacrosse continues to grow, and it is reflective in the skill and athleticism of the athletes competing,” said Lindsey Atkinson, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the NFHS Girls Lacrosse Committee. “The NFHS Girls Lacrosse Rules Committee continues to focus on allowing the rules to support the pace of play while minimizing risk to the student-athletes.”

Read the rest HERE