BLaxFive Info Center
Over the many years that we have provided information about boys lacrosse in upstate New York we have been received thousands of questions. Some questions are so frequently asked that we have decided to organize them on this page.
If you have a suggestion for an addition let us know.
| Awards |
| All American Process |
US Lacrosse is the sponsor of the annual All American awards which is one of several award categories sponsored for scholastic participants by the national organization. Full Story |
| All League Awards |
At the end of each season, as part of each league's "post season meeting", the leagues determine their "All League Teams". Full Story |
| All Tournament Team Awards |
At the end of each Sectional Championship game, the Section Five Tournament Awards Committee announces the All Tournament team. Full Story |
| All-Academic Process |
US Lacrosse is the sponsor of the annual All Academic awards which is one of several award categories sponsored for scholastic participants by the national organization. Full Story |
| How are Year End Awards Determined |
There are so very many awards that are given at the end of the year and the folks at SportsFive.NET tries to keep up with all of the record-keeping. Generally, as we receive the lists from the various groups, we update the player records and publish the lists. Full Story |
| Other National Awards |
US Lacrosse is the sponsor of the annual All American awards which is only one of the award categories sponsored for scholastic participants by the national organization. Full Story |
| Organization |
| How are leagues organized |
Lacrosse teams within Section Five are generally members are in one of three leagues; the Monroe County League, the Finger Lakes League and the GRALL. Full Story |
| Lacrosse Committee Membership |
The Boys Lacrosse Committee is made up of representatives from the various leagues, the officials' orgaination and others who help to plan and organize the scholastic program for Section Five. Full Story |
| Policies |
| Admission Prices |
Most regular season games are free, although there are a few schools that charge to watch regular season games. Full Story |
| Disqualification Of Coach or Athlete |
If an athlete, Coach or a support team member of a team is removed from a contest a "Section V Athletic Association Disqualification Form" must be completed by the game official. Full Story |
| Section V Lacrosse Handbook |
The Section Five Handbook is a resource for coaches and contains tournament information, policies, calendars and more. Full Story |
| Rules |
| Jewelry Rule |
The NYSPHSAA has adopted the following universal jewelry rules to be enforced throughout each sports season including during the state tournament competition: Full Story |
| Thunder and Lightning Policy |
Thunder and/or Lightning necessitates that all contests be suspended. The occurrence of either thunder and/or lightning is not subject to interpretation or discussion. Full Story |
| Who creates the rules for HS Lacrosse |
Boys lacrosse in New York State is governed by the National Federation of State High School Association Boys Lacrosse Rules. Most college teams are governed by the NCAA Rules. Although the rules are very similar, there are differences. Full Story |
| Tournaments |
| How are the New York State Tournaments Run? |
After each participating section has determined their champions, games are conducted by NYS to crown State Champions in classes A, B, C and D. For many years the championship venues wer moved around the state. Full Story |
| New York State Lacrosse Classifications |
Classes are determined by the number of students in the school. The official NYS BEDS (Basic Educational Data System) numbers are used as the official count. Full Story |
| Tournament Seeding Procedure |
Seeding for the Section Five Tournaments is based on a "power rating" which is based on the final win-loss records of the teams played. Full Story |
