Great Lakes Lacrosse League



Mission:

The Great Lakes Lacrosse League's mission to provide a competitive league for teams in the Midwest who want to play in a well-organized league outside of NCAA restrictions and without the expense of being a 'virtual varsity'. Playing more and traveling less is our formula for a great lacrosse season. Our league is comprised of approx. 30 teams from Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and Michigan. Most games are with teams in close proximity. This format minimizes travel costs and unnecessarily long road trips. Players in the GLLL all love the sport but have demanding academic and other personal obligations, and find a more reasonable commitment in time and money is the right fit for them.

League Play:

The league is dedicated to providing a great schedule of games while keeping expenses and travel time to a minimum. Scheduling is performed centrally, shortly after the annual league meeting, where teams indicate their travel and availability preferences. This is a significant benefit to the member teams, who no longer have to coordinate their entire season schedules with all of their opponents. At the league meeting (and throughout the season) each team has a voice to suggest and ratify any changes to our operating rules. League play consists of several mini-tourneys per season where multiple teams play each other at one site. Playing two games in a day allows teams to get their regular season schedule of about eight games done in four or five days over five weekends in the spring. The season culminates in the championship tournament weekend in which all teams participate and is seeded by power rankings determined by Lax Math. Trophies are awarded to first through third in both championship and consolation brackets. This format allows both strong teams and developing programs a more competitive experience. 

Dues and fees:

• Full expenses for each team's 2025 season will be $3100. Once paid, dues are non-refundable. 
• Fees includes for eight regular season games, and all GLLL tournament fees (two games guaranteed).
• We schedule all games, coordinate and assign referees.
• We also cover off-campus field rentals and insurance.

###2025 **League Policies and Operations**


**1. League Dues and Refunds** 
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- **Payment Deadline: ** League dues for the upcoming spring season are due by **December 1st** of the prior year. This allows adequate time for planning and resource allocation. 

- **Refund Policy: ** No refunds will be given once schedule has been distributed.

**2. Team Game Cancellation Policy** 
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- **Advance Notice Requirement: ** If a team needs to cancel a game, the team must provide a minimum of **48 hours' advance notice** to league administration. 

- **Late Cancellation Penalty: ** Failure to provide proper notice will result in the team being charged a **forfeit fee of $100 per game which will be added to the following season dues**, and the game will be counted as a loss. Additional penalties may apply depending on the circumstances of the cancellation.

**3. Equipment Standards** 
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- **Team Equipment Requirements: ** All teams must be properly equipped in accordance with league regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, uniforms, protective gear, and sport-specific equipment. 
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- **Inspection: ** League representatives may conduct random equipment checks before or during games to ensure compliance. Any team found to be non-compliant will be given a warning and must correct the issue before their next scheduled game.

**4. Athletic Training Recommendation** 
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- **On-Site Athletic Trainer: ** While not mandatory, it is **highly recommended** that each team have an **athletic trainer or medical professional on-site** during games to ensure the safety of players and address injuries quickly. 

- **League Support: ** The league can help provide a list of recommended athletic trainers or services, but teams are responsible for making their own arrangements.

**5. Fall League Meeting Attendance** 
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- **Mandatory Attendance: ** All teams must have one representatives attend the **fall league meeting**. This meeting will provide crucial updates, rule changes, and information for the upcoming season. 

- **Consequences of Non-Attendance: ** Teams that do not attend the meeting without prior approval from league leadership will be subject to a **penalty fee of $200 that will be added to league dues** or may face other consequences at the league's discretion.

**6. Coverage of League Dues** 
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- **Regular Season Games: ** League dues cover **8 regular-season games**. The league will have the responsibility of scheduling and paying for **official referees** for each of these games, ensuring a fair and competitive environment. 

- **Tournament Games: ** Dues also cover **2 to 4 tournament games** at the end of the regular season. The exact number of tournament games will be determined based on the league's structure for that season.

**7. Post-Season Team Leadership Update**
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- **Team Captain Follow-Up: ** After the conclusion of each season, team captains are required to follow up with league leadership within **two weeks** to update any changes in team leadership or contact information. 

- **Failure to Update: ** If no update is provided, the team may experience delays in receiving important communication from the league, and the team captain may be held accountable for missed information.