How long are OLA minor box games, and what are the timeout, overtime and expulsion rules?

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From the 2026 OLA Modified Rules: Minor Box Lacrosse (U9 to U22):

Periods: 3 x 15 minutes with a 2 minute break.
Stop time: the last 2 minutes of the 3rd period at U9 and U11; the last 5 minutes of the 3rd period at U13, U15, U17 and U22.
Timeouts: 1 per team per game, 45 seconds long, may be called from the floor or the bench.
Overtime: 2 minute break, then a 5-on-5 sudden victory 15 minute period. Teams do not change ends. The game continues until the first goal is scored.
Expulsions: assessed for any five penalties incurred by a player.
Coincidental penalties: no modification to the length of major penalties when assessed coincidentally with a minor penalty under five minutes to play in the 3rd period.