Texas High School Lacrosse League
League Rules
THSLL games are played in accordance with all NCAA lacrosse rules, with waivers approved at the annual meeting of member teams. The THSLL also publishes a rulebook specific to the league for rules, policy, and procedure.
Rulebooks/Waivers | Game Fees | LOA fees Cancellation Policy | Referees | Meeting Minutes
Rulebooks / Waivers
- THSLL League Rulebook
- NCAA Rulebook (see rule waivers in THSLL rulebook)
- THSLL Discrimination, Abuse, and Misconduct Policy
- Affidavit & Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (MDNA) - Required for Waivers
- THSLL/TSLA Bylaws
Game Fees
No one document exists that explicitly calls out what THSLL Member School Programs get in return for the fees they pay to the THSLL and SWLOA. However, THSLL Member School Programs get the League, a 501c3 not for profit organization that has made possible boys high school lacrosse in the State of Texas for 24 years. That includes the organization, management, and oversight of the THSLL Season including scheduling of games, tournaments, and championships, and associated SWLOA official assignments, the oversight and management of the League and its Membership, including eligibility and code of conduct enforcement, and management of all the Federal and State Reporting requirements for a 501c3.
The THSLL Rulebook and TSLA, Inc. bylaws (available on www.thsll.org under the League Rules link under Site Navigation) define the totality of the Board and the League what is done on behalf of the Membership. A THSLL Member School Program representative is part of the budget approval which includes the fees and reflects where the Board plans to distribute the fees.
Through www.thsll.org, and assigned usernames and passwords, we allow our THSLL Member School Program representatives to enter and submit their team information and game information, and to make modifications up to the cutoff date voted on by the Membership. For management, quality control, and audit purposes we do not allow THSLL Member School Programs to modify their game information and/or schedules online after the cutoff date, instead requiring them to contact the State Administrator, via email and telephone for changes and additions.
The THSLL is in the third year of a three-year contract, and is in partnership, with the SWLOA for League officiating and the scheduling software and scheduling process.
LOA Fees and Cancellation Policy
Game Changes/Cancellations:
Coaches can update their own games until the initial push to Arbiter. After that all game changes must be done by contacting the state administrator.
If the game change is 24 hours or less, please send to the above AND to the assignor. See below for rainout procedures.
Rainout Procedures:
Game Day cancellations should be made by a phone call to assignor and coaches. In the event games are cancelled less than two (2) hours prior to game time, Member Teams are responsible for paying officials for such scheduled games. If two (2) games are scheduled, the officials will be paid the higher of the fees. Officials will also be paid for suspended games.
Regular Season Game Fees:
Travel Fees
| Travel Fees payable to official | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 35 one-way miles | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| From 35 to 69 one-way miles (paid once entire trip) | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| 70 or more one-way miles (all round-trip mileage reimbursed) | IRS Mileage Rate | |||
Regular and Post Season Game Fees
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity Game, 12 minute quarters, stop-time | $85 | $85 | $90 | $90 |
| Junior Varsity Game, 10-minute quarters, stop-time | $71 | $71 | $75 | $75 |
| Late Payment Fee (per official, beyond 10 calendar days) | $15 | $15 | $20 | $20 |
LOA provides notice of non-payment to state administrator and district coordinator. Issue will be reviewed in 14 days.
Game Change Fees
| Fees for any schedule changes, payable to the assignor. | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| >= 4 Days Notice (96 hours) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| < 96 Hours to 4 Hours notice | $10 | $10 | $15 | $15 |
| < 4 Hours notice | $25 | $25 | $30 | $30 |
Non-Weather Related Game Fees for Schedule Changes
| Game Fees for Schedue Changes, Payable to Officials | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to Game Day | No Game Fees Incurred | |||
| Game Day Changes at least 4 hours prior to game start time | 50% of All Game Fees | |||
| < 4 hours notice up to game start time | 100% of All Game Fees | |||
| Travel Fees, regardless of timing as long as game has not started | No Game Fees Incurred | |||
Weather Related Game Fees for Schedule Changes
| Game Fees for Schedue Changes, Payable to Officials | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to Game Day | No Game Fees Incurred | |||
| Game Day Changes at least 4 hours prior to game start time | No Game Fees Incurred | |||
| < 4 hours notice up to game start time | 100% of Highest Game Fee | |||
| Travel Fees, regardless of timing as long as game has not started | No Game Fees Incurred | |||
Referees
The three referee organizations overseeing Lacrosse officials in Texas are:
Houston Texas Lacrosse Officials Association - https://www.txloa.net
Austin Central Texas Lacrosse Officials Association - https://www.centexloa.org
Dallas / Fort Worth North Texas Lacrosse Officials Association – https://ntloa.com/
The above referee organizations span several age/playing groups – boys' youth (K-8), men’s high school (Varsity & JV), and men’s post-collegiate club. If you would like to inquire about becoming an official please visit the respective association's website for more information.
Board of Director's Meeting Minutes
The THSLL Board of Directors meet regularly and minutes are kept for each meeting. If you would like to view current and past meeting minutes, please go to the Document Library link on the left menu. Meeting minutes are separated out by year.