The goalie can not cross mid-court while in their goalie equipment. If the goalie is pulled for an extra player, the team relinquishes all of its goalie rights. Defensive players may enter the crease to deflect a ball, but the players may not freeze the ball. Violation of the rule results in a minor violation or a minor penalty. The player may also be subject to ejection.
Stopped time begins as soon as a penalty or violation occurs.
Minor penalty-penalized player removed for 2 minutes during which time no substitute is permitted unless the penalized team is scored upon. Major penalty-penalized player removed for 5 minutes during which time no substitute is permitted, not even if the penalized team is scored upon. Misconduct penalty-penalized player is removed for 10 minutes during which time a substitute is permitted immediately. Game penalty-penalized player is ejected for the remainder of the game and must set up an appointment with the Assistant Director of Intramural Sports prior to playing any intramural activity or forfeiture will result for the teams and games played. Throwing stick or glove at ball.