How to become a certified lacrosse referee. What are the steps to register as a new official. How to complete required training courses and exams. Where to purchase necessary equipment and uniforms. What resources are available for ongoing education and development.
Getting Started: Registration and Membership Requirements
Becoming a lacrosse referee requires completing several important registration steps and obtaining proper memberships. Here’s what you need to do to get started:
- Register with your local officiating association (e.g. WALOA for Washington state)
- Obtain or update your US Lacrosse membership to include “Official” status
- Create an account on ArbiterSports.com for game assignments and payments
- Set up an ArbiterPay account for receiving payments
Is there a fee to register as an official? Yes, most local associations charge a membership fee. For example, WALOA charges $55 for youth officials and $75 for high school officials. These fees help cover training materials, insurance, and other administrative costs.
Required Training and Certification Courses
To become certified as a lacrosse official, you must complete several online training courses and exams:
- US Lacrosse Boys Lacrosse Rules Online Course (Level 1)
- Annual Rules Interpretation course
- Annual Rules Exam
Which specific courses should you take? This depends on the level you’ll be officiating. Youth officials should complete the youth-specific courses, while high school officials take the high school versions. Be sure to send completion certificates to your local training coordinator.
Additional Training Resources
Beyond the required courses, aspiring officials can access a wealth of training materials:
- US Lacrosse LAREDO (LAcrosse REferee Development OpportunitY) Program
- ArbiterSports training videos
- Local association training clinics and mentorship programs
How often do officials need to recertify? Most associations require annual recertification, including completion of rules update courses and exams each season.
Essential Equipment and Uniform Requirements
Proper attire and equipment are crucial for lacrosse officials. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Striped referee shirt
- Black shorts or pants
- Black belt
- Black shoes and socks
- Whistle
- Penalty flags
- 20-second timer
- Coin for faceoffs
Where can you purchase official uniforms and equipment? Many associations recommend specific vendors. For example, WALOA suggests using www.zebrawear.com and purchasing the “Stro” Elite starter pack, which includes most required items.
Understanding Game Mechanics and Positioning
Proper positioning and mechanics are essential for effective officiating. New referees should study and practice:
- 2-person and 3-person mechanics
- On-field positioning for different game situations
- Communication with partners and table personnel
- Proper signaling of fouls and penalties
How can new officials improve their mechanics? Many associations offer on-field training sessions and scrimmages to help officials practice positioning and signals. Studying mechanics diagrams and videos can also be helpful.
Rules Knowledge and Interpretation
A thorough understanding of lacrosse rules is critical for all officials. Key areas to focus on include:
- Personal and technical fouls
- Legal vs. illegal body checks
- Faceoff procedures
- Offsides and substitution rules
- Timing rules and game clock management
How do rules differ between youth and high school levels? Youth lacrosse often has modified rules to prioritize player safety and development. Officials must be familiar with the specific ruleset for the level they’re working.
Staying Current with Rule Changes
Lacrosse rules evolve over time. Officials must stay up-to-date by:
- Attending annual rules interpretation sessions
- Studying official rule change documents
- Participating in ongoing education opportunities
Game Day Procedures and Responsibilities
On game day, officials have numerous responsibilities beyond simply calling fouls. These include:
- Arriving early to inspect the field and equipment
- Conducting a pre-game meeting with partners
- Meeting with team captains and coaches
- Ensuring proper timekeeping and scorekeeping
- Managing player and coach behavior
- Completing post-game reports and evaluations
What should be included in a pre-game field inspection? Officials should check field lines, goals, end lines, sidelines, and the substitution area. They should also ensure the presence of proper safety equipment like an AED and verify that balls meet specifications.
Handling Difficult Situations and Conflicts
Officiating often involves managing tense situations. Officials must be prepared to handle:
- Coach and player disagreements
- Unsportsmanlike conduct
- Fights or altercations
- Serious injuries
- Unusual game situations not explicitly covered by rules
How should officials approach conflict resolution? The key is to remain calm, communicate clearly, and enforce rules consistently. Many associations provide conflict management training to help officials navigate challenging situations.
Advancing Your Officiating Career
As officials gain experience, they can advance to higher levels of competition. Steps for advancement typically include:
- Consistently receiving positive evaluations
- Attending advanced training clinics
- Seeking mentorship from experienced officials
- Pursuing leadership roles within local associations
- Officiating at tournaments and showcase events
What opportunities exist for top-level officials? Experienced officials may have the chance to work college games, professional leagues, or even international competitions. However, reaching this level requires years of dedication and continuous improvement.
Mentoring and Giving Back
Experienced officials often take on mentoring roles to help develop the next generation of referees. This may involve:
- Leading training sessions for new officials
- Observing and evaluating less experienced referees
- Serving on local or national rules committees
- Contributing to the development of training materials
Technology and Tools for Modern Officiating
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in lacrosse officiating. Officials should be familiar with:
- Electronic whistles
- Mobile apps for rule books and case plays
- Video review systems (at higher levels)
- Online game assignment and reporting platforms
How has technology improved officiating? Electronic whistles provide clearer, more consistent sounds. Mobile apps allow quick reference to rules during games. Video review helps ensure accuracy on critical calls at top levels of play.
Embracing Online Training and Development
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online training for officials. Many associations now offer:
- Virtual rules clinics
- Online mechanics courses
- Video-based case play analysis
- Remote mentoring sessions
These online resources provide greater flexibility for officials to learn and develop their skills.
Physical Fitness and Conditioning for Officials
Lacrosse officiating is physically demanding, requiring officials to maintain good fitness levels. Important aspects of referee fitness include:
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Quick acceleration and change of direction
- Core strength and stability
- Flexibility and mobility
What types of training are most beneficial for lacrosse officials? Many referees incorporate interval training, plyometrics, and agility drills into their fitness routines to mimic the stop-and-start nature of lacrosse.
Injury Prevention and Recovery
Officials must also focus on staying healthy throughout the season. This involves:
- Proper warm-up and cool-down routines
- Regular stretching and mobility work
- Adequate hydration and nutrition
- Sufficient rest and recovery between games
Prioritizing injury prevention can help officials maintain consistency and longevity in their careers.
Building a Professional Network in Officiating
Networking is crucial for advancement and support in officiating. Officials should focus on:
- Attending local and regional officiating events
- Joining professional organizations for sports officials
- Participating in online forums and social media groups
- Building relationships with assignors and evaluators
How can networking benefit an official’s career? Strong professional connections can lead to more game assignments, mentorship opportunities, and chances to work higher-level competitions.
Balancing Officiating with Other Commitments
Many lacrosse officials balance their referee duties with full-time jobs or other responsibilities. Successful officials often:
- Communicate clearly about their availability
- Use scheduling tools to manage conflicts
- Set realistic limits on their game commitments
- Prioritize self-care and work-life balance
Finding the right balance allows officials to maintain their passion for the sport while meeting other life obligations.
The Impact of Officiating on Youth Development
Lacrosse officials play a crucial role in youth sports beyond simply enforcing rules. They contribute to player development by:
- Ensuring a safe playing environment
- Teaching sportsmanship and respect
- Explaining rules and decisions to aid learning
- Serving as positive adult role models
How can officials positively influence young athletes? By consistently demonstrating professionalism, fairness, and a love for the game, officials can inspire young players to embody these values both on and off the field.
Addressing Diversity and Inclusion in Officiating
The lacrosse community is working to increase diversity among players, coaches, and officials. Initiatives to promote inclusion in officiating include:
- Targeted recruitment efforts in underrepresented communities
- Mentorship programs for diverse officials
- Cultural competency training for all officials
- Creating welcoming environments in local associations
These efforts aim to ensure that the officiating corps reflects the growing diversity of the lacrosse community as a whole.
The Future of Lacrosse Officiating
As lacrosse continues to grow in popularity, the field of officiating is likely to evolve. Some potential future developments include:
- Increased use of technology in decision-making
- Specialization of officials for specific roles or levels
- Greater emphasis on data analysis for performance evaluation
- Expansion of professional opportunities as new leagues emerge
How can current officials prepare for these changes? Staying open to new ideas, embracing technology, and continuously seeking education will help officials adapt to the changing landscape of the sport.
The Global Growth of Lacrosse
As lacrosse expands internationally, opportunities for officials may also grow. This could involve:
- Officiating at international tournaments
- Participating in cultural exchange programs
- Helping to develop officiating programs in emerging lacrosse nations
- Adapting to rule variations in different countries or leagues
Officials who are willing to embrace these global opportunities may find exciting new avenues for growth and development in their careers.
Training – Washington Lacrosse Officials Association
2021 WALOA New Referee Checklist
Please follow these steps to complete registration as a new official.
If you are a returning official, please see that section below.
The 2021 Season is different due to the Pandemic.
Usually New Officials would attend a classroom session to learn about being an official.
This year, we cannot do that.
For NEW officials, here is the process:
1. WALOA Membership: Go
to www.waloa.info/training
follow directions for “Registration for the 2021 Season” ‘(see below this section)
Use your own email and phone numbers NOT YOUR PARENTS!!!
2. US Lacrosse Membership: Update
your USL membership to include “Official”. CALL USL at (410) 235-6882 and have “Official” added to your
profile. Request 2021 NFHS Rule Book or US Lacrosse Youth Rules Book.
3. Complete the 2021 Boys Lacrosse Rules Online Courses (Level 1)
a. Complete the Boy’s Lacrosse Rules Online Course: It looks like this:
b. There is 1 Annual Rules Interpretation course that must be
completed. (2021 US Lacrosse Youth Boys’ Rules Interpretation Session, or High School Rules Interpretation)
c. There is 1 Annual Rules Exam that must be completed (2021
Boys Youth Rules Exam, or High School Rules Exam). You should complete the Rules Interpretation and Rules Exam for the level you will be officiating.
d. Send .pdf copies of the course completions to: Jeff Bambrick, email: [email protected]
4. To get paid you must have an Arbiter Account: Click
on http://waloa.
arbitersports.com/front/106941/registration
to register in Arbiter as a ref.
When creating your account it is important to properly align yourself with your training region.
This will not impact your ability to officiate in other regions.
Youth Officials MUST align yourself with the region where you live.
- If you live in the NSYLA region enter “NSYLA” as your region
- If you live in the GELL region enter “GELL” as your region
- If you live in the SSYLA region enter “SSYLA” as your region
- If you live in the SMYLA region enter “SMYLA” as your region
- If you live in the Tri-Cities/Yakima region enter “CWLL” as your region
- If you live in the Greater Spokane region, enter “Spokane” as your region
5. Pay WALOA Membership Fee: Pay
$55 for youth officiating. Use your own email and phone
numbers NOT YOUR PARENTS!!!
For HS officials, pay $75.
00.
6. Arbiter RefPay: Go
to www.refpay.com
and set up an Arbiter Pay account. Must
have a bank account, bank routing number, email and phone number. Use the same email for Arbiter, ArbiterPay, USL, and WALOA registration.
Use your own
email and phone numbers NOT YOUR PARENTS!!!
7. Purchase Uniform Items:
Order and purchase
uniform items
There are three
websites listed on WALOA training page. You can choose to use any, but our recommendation is to go to www.zebrawear.com and select the
“Stro” Elite starter pack. It includes
everything listed below except belt, shorts, pants, shoes and socks. We suggest paying the extra $15 and have the
patches sewn on.
| Training & Certification | ||
|---|---|---|
| US Lacrosse Officials Resources Page | US Lacrosse LAREDO Program | |
| Steps for Certification | ||
ArbiterSports. com How-to Videos | ||
| Upload profile picture to Arbiter (Short version) | How to upload your picture to ArbiterSports | |
| Officials Welcome Video by ArbiterSports | Another Arbiter Walkthrough | |
| Blocking dates | Logging In to Arbiter | |
| Team Blocking and Travel Limits | Downloading your schedule | |
| Arbiter Support Center – Lots of instructionals | Arbiter Guide for Officials (Powerpoint) | |
| How to Self-Assign to a Scrimmage | ||
| Game Day Reference Materials | ||
| Officials Scorecard (printable)* | ILOA Coaches Certification Cards | |
| NFHS Timer Directions* | NFHS Scorer Directions* | |
| Youth Rules Pre-Game / Reference Sheet | Pre-game Checklist | |
| Ejections ( or use the report link in Arbiter) | ||
| Game Snapshot – Self Evaluation sheet | ||
| Field Dimensions Diagrams* | Game Bag Tips | |
| Rules & Topics | ||
| 2020 NFHS Boys Rule Changes | 2020 NFHS Rules Interpretation Video | |
| 2020 Boys Youth Rulebook | 2020 NFHS Rules Corrections | |
| NCAA Rules 2019-20 | Faceoff or Possession next period? | |
| NCLL Rules | Technical Fouls* (ppt) | |
| Fouls Decision Tree | Safety and Multiple Minute Fouls* | |
| Illegal Body Check or Unnecessary Roughness? | Simultaneous Fouls in NFHS Boys Lacrosse (H. Buck) | |
| Simultaneous Dead Ball Fouls* (ppt) | ||
| Basic Mechanics | ||
| 2 Person Mechanics (2019) | Common Mistakes in 2-Man | |
| 3 Person Mechanics (2019) | 1-Man Mechanics | |
| Proper Restarts | ||
| Slow Whistle Technique | Play Ons | |
| Penalty Enforcement* (ppt) | Nuts and Bolts of Penalty Enforcement | |
| Printable Signals Cheat Sheet | ||
| Advanced Topics | ||
| Game Management Manual (2019) | Game Management: Blowouts | |
| Cheat Sheet on Cheating | Compounded Errors (Article by Steve Hinchey) | |
| Working With New Officials* (ppt) | Clock Management* (ppt) | |
| How To Be A Crew Chief* (ppt) | Crew Chief Ten Commandments | |
| Conducting A Pre-Game Discussion* (ppt) | Conducting A Post Game Discussion* (ppt) | |
| Being A Mentor* (ppt) | ||
| Mentoring Program: Mentor Information | Mentoring Program: Mentee Information | |
| Video Resources | ||
| US Lacrosse YouTube Channel | ||
| Georgia LOA YouTube Channel | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Referee’s income/expense worksheet (xls) | USLacrosse / Bollinger Insurance FAQ | |
| Nationwide list of LOAs | Business of Officiating – Identity Protection | |
| Observer Resources | ||
| Level 1 Evaluation Form | On-Field Evaluation Worksheet | |
| Level 2 Officials Evaluation Form FILLABLE | Observing Tips | |
| Level 3 Officials Evaluation Form FILLABLE | Game Snapshot – Self Evaluation sheet | |
How to Become an Official — Upper Midwest Lacrosse Officials Association
Your first year training will include both classroom and on-field training.
Based upon your age and level, 10-15 hours of training per year is required, as well as an on-field training session new officials and returning junior officials. Returning adult officials complete at least 10 hours of training annually, and newer officials are paired with more experienced officials for ongoing training through mentoring. In addition, our field observation program sends experienced observers and clinicians to watch officials work. The observers meet with the officials during breaks and after the game and then send them a written report of what they do well and what areas they need to focus on in order to continue to improve.
Officials are tested extensively on rules and mechanics. New officials must take and pass three written tests (in addition to online quizzes) before being able to officiate MSHSL high school games, and returning officials are tested annually on NFHS rules, NCAA rules, or both.
There are two levels of training, shown below:
Level 1 Training
Level 1 Training is required for all new boys lacrosse officials, and will allow you to officiate youth games.
You must be at least a high school freshman to take the class. New youth officials (working 14U and lower games) complete 15 hours of classroom and online training, followed by on-field training where newer officials are paired with experienced officials.
Click for Level 1 Training details including fees.
Level 2 Training
Level 2 Training is required in order to officiate games at the high school varsity level and lower. You must be at least a high school senior, and have completed Level 1 training prior to taking the Level 2 class. New high-school level officials complete 19 hours of classroom and online training. Adults completing all requirements will be eligible to work high school varsity and lower levels, while high school seniors will be able to officiate high school freshman (9/10) games and lower levels. If you are an adult, and if you have not previously taken Level 1 Training, you can take both Level 1 and Level 2 in the same year for a reduced rate.
Click for Level 2 Training details including fees.
Click for Level 1+2 Training details including fees.
Interested in officiating? Contact us using our web form.
FAQs
For questions about boys lacrosse officiating and training for new officials, see the Prospective Official FAQ page.
WALOA Referee Training | Walax
Stay in the game! As a WALOA Official, you are a critical part of the game. Keep active in lacrosse, have fun, and earn money!
WALOA is the official’s association for men’s and boy’s lacrosse in the state of Washington. Our members provide officiating services for high school and youth lacrosse games in Washington state, and college (MCLA) games in Washington, British Columbia, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
WALOA has over 60 adult members and is continually training new adult and youth officials. The experience level ranges from brand-new officials, who are just learning to officiate and are new to the game of lacrosse, to top-level officials, some of whom have worked the MCLA Division 1 College Championship Game.
WALOA has reciprocal agreements with Oregon Officials Association regarding assignments to games.
WALOA provides training for new and returning officials, with courses conducted using US Lacrosse training materials. New youth officials (working eighth-grade and lower games) complete 12 hours of classroom and online training, and new high-school level officials complete 10 hours. Two hours of on-field training is also required for all new officials.
Returning adult officials complete at least 8 hours of training annually, and newer officials are paired with more experienced officials for ongoing training through mentoring. In addition, our field observation program sends experienced observers and clinicians to watch officials work. The observers meet with the officials during breaks and after the game and then send them a written report of what they do well and what areas they need to focus on in order to improve.
Officials are extensively tested on rules and mechanics.
New officials must take and pass written tests before being able to officiate WHSBLA high school games, and returning officials are tested annually on NFHS rules, NCAA rules, or both.
WALOA is an association of independent contractors (officials), represented by an elected Board. Members are assigned to games by an Assigner contracted by the leagues, and officials are paid by the individual leagues for their services. Games are assigned through Arbiter Sports software, and payments from the leagues are made through RefPay software, an affiliate of Arbiter Sports.
Idaho Lacrosse Officials Association
Posted by dave.mcintyre
on February 12, 2021
Hoping that we can approach a more “normal” Spring Season, although we are moving to combined statewide virtual training due to Covid-19 issues.
New Ref & Junior Official Training
Saturday, February 27, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM MST
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.
zoom.us/j/87167302099?pwd=RHZ6Zmp1UzJxQ1NLQ1h4NlNZdXo3QT09
Meeting ID: 871 6730 2099
Passcode: 603731
Boise Area On Field Training – New Refs
Sunday, February 28, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM MST
Eagle Middle School (fields behind school)
1000 West Floating Feather Road , Eagle
Continuing Ref Training & ILOA General Meeting
Saturday, February 20, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM MST
Zoom Meeting
<Zoom meeting info TBD>
Contact – Jeff Crowell, [email protected]
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New Refs:
Please consult New Ref Details under the Resources Menu (right column).
Prior to training, please be sure to
(1) Join US Lacrosse and
(2) Complete the online rules and penalty course.
Posted by dave.
mcintyre
on January 27, 2020
The is the current list of expected 2020 high school level tournaments.
- Gem State Jamboree March 6-7 (Heroes Park, Meridian)
Boise Invitational March 20-22 (Northwest Nazarene U-Nampa)
NOTE: The 2020 BIT has been CANCELLED.- The Mountain Goat June 13-14 (Ann Morrison Park, Boise)
NOTE: We believe the Mountain Goat will NOT be played. - Gem State Showdown July 10-11 (NNU area, Nampa)
Tentative.
Posted by dave.mcintyre
on November 13, 2019
BOISE AREA TRAINING
Saturday, February 22
Boise State University – Multipurpose Classroom Building (off Brady)
Parking: Brady Street Parking Garage – across Brady from classroom.
Room 207, 10:00 AM through 4:00 PM
Lunch provided – NO COST TO ANY TRAINEES.
New & Continuing Ref Training
Contact – Jeff Crowell, [email protected]
EAST IDAHO TRAINING
*NEW*
Saturday, February 1
Idaho Falls National Guard Armory
575 W 21st St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
10:00 AM through 4:30 PM
Lunch provided – no cost to any trainees.
Contact – Jeff Crowell, [email protected]
NORTH IDAHO TRAINING
*UPDATED*
Saturday, February 8
Gonzaga Prep High School, Barbiere Student Center
Spokane, Washington
1224 E Euclid Ave, Spokane, WA 99207
9:00 am thru 3:00 pm (previously 10:00 AM start!)
Contact – Frank Lynch, northtraining@idlaxref.
org
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New Refs:
Please consult New Ref Details under the Resources Menu (right column).
Prior to training, please be sure to
(1) Join US Lacrosse and
(2) Complete the online rules and penalty course.
Posted by dave.mcintyre
on August 4, 2019
BOISE AREA TRAINING SESSION
Saturday, September 7
Boise State University – Multipurpose Classroom Building (off Brady)
Room 210
Parking: Brady Street Parking Garage – across Brady from classroom.
An “Art in the Park” option for $5 is available that day.
Please select that option, pay the $5, and we will reimburse you.
10:00 AM through 3:00 PM
Lunch provided
NO COST TO ANY TRAINEES.
Agenda:
Joint New & Continuing Ref Training
Contact for questions regarding Boise Training
– Jeff Crowell, [email protected]
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New Refs:
Please consult New Ref Details under the Resources Menu (right column).
Prior to training, please be sure to
(1) Join US Lacrosse and
(2) Complete the online rules and penalty course.
Posted by dave.mcintyre
on June 21, 2019
Friday & Saturday, June 28 & 29
Heroes Park, Meridian (off Ten Mile near Chinden)
Schedule Updated: Monday, June 24
Friday, June 28
5 PM: 1 games
6 PM: 2 games
Saturday, June 29
9 AM: 2 games
10 AM: 1 games
11 AM: 2 games
12 PM: 1 games
1 PM: 2 games
2 PM: 1 games
3 PM: 2 games
5 PM: 1 Championship Game
GEM STATE SHOOTOUT RULES
The rules for the Shootout will follow NFHS rules with the
following modifications.
- Central horn will be used to start both games at the same time.
- 2×22 Minutes Running Half.
- 5 Minute Half Time
- 1 Timeout per game per team; Clock runs during TO and TO can’t be taken within the last 5 minutes of a half.
- Penalties are 1.5 times and the penalty clock starts on the whistle.
- If a game ends in a tie. Brave Heart to determine a winner. 1 goalie + 1 field player. Goalie can’t cross the midline.
- If the weather is above 95 degrees, we will implement a Water Timeout at the 13 minute mark of each half and eliminate the normal timeouts.
Posted by dave.mcintyre
on June 1, 2019
Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16: Ann Morrison Park, Boise
SECOND REVISION SCHEDULE – now assigned out!
Mix of youth & high school games.
Pay: High school: $50/ref, Youth: $45/ref
Two 22 minutes halves & 2 minute half-time – central horns.
Click here for initial full rules.
One Pager Rules Version
Current schedule as of June 12
Saturday, June 15
9:00 AM – 4 games
9:55 AM – 5 games
10:50 AM – 4 games
11:45 AM – 5 games
12:40 PM – 4 games
1:35 PM – 5 games
2:30 PM – 2 game
3:25 PM – 4 games
4:20 PM – 1 game
Sunday, June 16
9:00 AM – 4 games
9:55 AM – 5 games
10:50 AM – 3 games
11:45 AM – 2 games
12:40 PM – 2 games
EMWLUA – Home
Youth and High School Rules Tests for 2021
Please log in to your US Lacrosse account to access these tests online. Link: Rules Tests
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Assigners Corner
THERE WILL BE ONE (1) ARBITER ACCOUNT FOR ALL OFFICIALS #102298
EMWLUA has 4 HS assigners this season,
Rita Georges, South Central assigner,Schools PDF Contact: Email
Erika Prahl, South Shore Cape & Islands assigner, Schools PDF Contact: Email
Leslie Chambers, Central assigner, Schools PDF Contact: Email
Robin Volpone, North assigner, Schools PDF Contact: Email
Here is the 2020 Google Forms to register
Important links from EMWLUA assignors
We would like everyone to fill out the Assignor’s Information Form again this year.
Also included is the list of schools in each region.
Info Form link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4N98u9zpcrDwajW90orE88unyKWR5z1G0kyo2RC0DAf1iJg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Regions link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WHpAJgKaMCd1MPSJs2N7iuA1FLvWTscuOpKPyRLQCfw/edit?usp=sharing
Youth Assigners
Kathy will assign game north of the Mass Pike and Kaillie will assign games south of the Mass Pike.
Kathy and Kaillie share the responsibilities for MBGLL and FGLL. Please check the availability sheet for a breakdown of the specific town assignments. Kaillie will assign for SSLL.
Youth Availability Forms:
Kaillie has an online 2021 registration form. Register by clicking HERE
Kathy has an online 2021 registration form. Register by clicking HERE.
FGLL, MBGLL and SSLL assignments will be through League Athletics website.
Please read this document and remember to keep your assignors updated as to your availability during the season.
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Letter from the President
Welcome to the Eastern Massachusetts Women’s Lacrosse Umpires Association website…read more.
US Lacrosse Online Course Information
Instructions for viewing the new US Lacrosse Women’s Game Officiating Online Course are here.
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Becoming an Umpire…The Basics
There are three steps to becoming a women’s lacrosse umpire:
- Attend a new umpire training clinic. EMWLUA runs Adult Beginner Umpire Clinics (if you are over 18 and out of high school) and Youth Umpire Clinics (for high school players) across eastern Massachusetts in February and March of each year.
All meet three or four times for a total of 10 to 12 hours. Senior umpires run these clinics and teach the rules, umpiring techniques and game procedures you will need to safely manage games. Separate clinics (see below) for high school lax players lead to certification for youth games. - Pass a written test. US Lacrosse requires a score of 85% on a national standard umpiring (open book) test. The clinics cover all of the information on the test.
- Get field rated. After passing the test you and other new umpires will get on-field experience at a high school pre-season “play date”. Experienced umpires will work with you on the field and on the sidelines to acclimate you to real game conditions. If you meet the requirements then you will earn an Apprentice rating and be contacted by one of the three EMWLUA regional assignors, given an account on ArbiterSports (see below) and you will be eligible for game assignments! Apprentices are generally assigned to sub-varsity games in their first season, however no guarantee of game assignments is made to any clinic attendee.
All meet three or four times for a total of 10 to 12 hours. Senior umpires run these clinics and teach the rules, umpiring techniques and game procedures you will need to safely manage games. Separate clinics (see below) for high school lax players lead to certification for youth games.
Junior Beginner Clinics are abbreviated and designed specifically for current high school players and lead to certification to umpire youth lacrosse games (on Sunday afternoons in April, May and June). If you are over 18 and just want to umpire youth lacrosse games you must still attend a standard umpiring clinic (the same one that interscholastic game umpires attend) even if you just want to umpire youth games.
EMWLUA uses ArbiterSports for high school and college game assignments. This web-based scheduling program allows you to “black out” dates you cannot umpire, indicate travel preferences and more. Games assigned to you appear in ArbiterSports for you to accept (the right thing to do) or decline (rarely). You will be given an account on ArbiterSports when you are field rated.
MIAA Important Game Official Links and Concussion Training Video
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Boys lacrosse is a game of speed and skill, and the SDCLOA requires its officials to have the physical capability and mental aptitude to keep up with the game’s demands. Our organization has an intensive training regimen and new officials will be subject to a 2-year probationary period. Upon completion of the probationary period, each official will be evaluated and deemed certified if that individual has proven to grasp the rules, concepts, and physical demands of the game.
90,000 How COVID-19 Affected High Performance Judge AFL
Watching an AFL match, you could make an educated guess that the physical demands of its referees would be world class, but according to Robert Jackson, manager of high performance referees, there is another sport that will hold that title.
“As much as I want to say AFL – and I think that’s a lot – I have to say that ice hockey is probably going to be the most demanding,” Jackson said.the field to play without interfering with the lightning-fast athletes … I believe the physical fitness requirements will be very high. ”
One thing that has unexpectedly impacted the physical requirements and preparation for serving as an AFL arbiter is COVID-19.
“COVID-19 meant that from the first round there was no group training for referees, in which no more than two referees (who were supposed to judge the upcoming game) could train together at any time. There is no centralized venue and throughout the season we had referees constantly moving across the country through various hubs.Every element of our training has been radically changed and is increasingly technology-driven.
“Prior to COVID-19, we had to run 14-15 km per game with 1600 meters of this high-speed run, but with the shortening of the duration of the game this season, it is about 11 km per game with approximately 1150 meters of high-speed running.
Depending on the time during which the judge turns around, in a normal week the field judge runs 25-30 km, and some – 40-50 km. ”
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Jackson makes extensive use of remote monitoring during this period when there was no centralized training.
“The ability for our judges to use Bluetooth sync directly with their phone and send me their data has been invaluable this season. Without centralized training, I could have 34 referees across the country performing any number of different games / turns / programs, but all data is returned to me immediately after the sessions are over. In conjunction with OpenField, I configured the report templates to update summary reports for me and the coaches within seconds after the sessions ended.
Without that, I would be blind programming and have very little objective understanding of the fit of the training or how the judges perform both in training and in games. ”
And how has technology helped refereeing in AFL in general?
“Everything from in-game communication between referees to determine positions on the field, transfers from zones, ARC to analyze results and instruct referees in real time, use virtual reality headsets for more decision-making practice without the necessary players / live games, as well as GPS tracking their physical data helped AFL refereeing.
“As the need for greater and greater precision in decision making increases, so too is the use of technology to provide more specific assessment, feedback and training for arbitrators.”
Jackson and his team have several metrics that they rely on: “top speed (volume at 90% or above individual top speed) along with Z4 (18-23 km / h), Z5 (23 km / h +) and the sum of the two. ” …
The basic distance of the total is considered, but largely in the context of their particular weekly structure ”- which is the main focus in the season, while in the off-season the focus is on cross training and flexibility.
“ The off-season for the judges is a great opportunity for them to unwind, and while they are provided with a fitness program, there is built-in flexibility regarding the days they train and options that include activities such as mountain biking, surfing, surfboard. etc. to have more fun. “
When people are looking for information about the physical requirements of an AFL judge, Jackson tries to explain four key points:
“Understand that running is so much more than other sports officials.Compared to players, there is less direction / contact change, but quick effort and volume are often very similar to player averages. Also note that AFL referees are between 20 and 45 years old so you can better understand what the physical game requires of them to referee a 360-degree game with high volumes of intermittent high-intensity effort.
And don’t forget to consider how physically heavy the center jump falls on the hamstrings, back, neck and shoulders. ”
What would Jackson like to see in sports technology in 5-10 years that will help his profession?
“Although in the early stages I would like to see a large library of highly detailed VR simulators so that anyone can get in the eyes of a judge and passively or actively (using a Woodway treadmill) judge any range of situations in the game.They can be realistic (in terms of gameplay) or unrealistic in terms of having 20x quick entries to 50 forwards for the referee to make a series of quick decisions based on the results of the competition, which can then be judged, broken, etc. For further training.
“Being able to make bigger decisions without relying on the constraints of players setting up scripts, and allowing us to remove the physical element to hone the purely cognitive aspect, would be a huge step forward.”
90,000 The Jets turn to Devorski for help
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets is trying to address the high number of removals.
Former NHL referee Paul Devorski appeared alongside coach Paul Maurice on Friday during training camp. This comes after the coach turned to Stephen Walke, the NHL’s senior vice president for refereeing, for help in July.
The Jets were outnumbered 275 times last season (28th in the NHL), earning 835 penalty minutes (25th).The team finished 26th in minority play (77.5%) and failed to make the playoffs for the fifth time in six seasons.
“We wanted him to watch our training,” Maurice said. “Steve was totally for. I have known Paul for 20 years. He communicates well with the guys. We did it. We have a lot of young people in our team, we need to study. We are very grateful for his help. ”
Devorski, who ended his 26-year NHL refereeing career in 2015, studied the team’s exercises and began to call out individual players, pointing them out at certain points in their actions.
Devorski is currently Director of Judge Development in the NHL. Before training, he attended a team meeting, where he told how the judges will work in the new season..jpg)
“He told the guys what the referees pay attention to, how they see the game,” Maurice said. “We became more attentive in some aspects of the game. The players could ask questions. And then we had an intense practice. We specifically asked the guys to increase the pace to make the session feel like a real match. ”It was interesting to listen to the man who played 1594 games in the NHL.He sees hockey differently and this will help us. I think the Jets are a little better today. ”
Devorski talked about new approaches to the rules, in particular stricter hand shots and throw-in positions. Minnesota Wild earned 17 penalties for two. The game ended with a defeat for Winnipeg in shootouts – 2-3.
“In the first matches, the referees are judged stricter so that the players understand everything,” said striker Blake Wheeler on Tuesday.- The coaches will press the players, tell them to keep the clubs down. These episodes in the regular season will go a long way. I don’t think we will be judged as severely there, but I suppose we will be punished all the time for hitting the stick.
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Maurice and Devorski will also attend the Wild and Philadelphia Flyers game.
“We asked him questions and got expert answers,” said center-forward Mark Scheifli.- He helped us a lot on many issues. It is always helpful to talk to someone who knows how the referee thinks. We’ll be taking a closer look at our clubs and our actions. “
Winnipeg have ranked among the top five most undisciplined teams in the NHL in the past four seasons.
” We’ve been one of the worst teams in the league in the past. Perhaps other teams do not need anything like this, says Wheeler. – We need to work on discipline. Therefore, we are considering all possible options that will help us become better. “
Ice hockey news from Russia, Europe and the world 20.11.2021
Coach Nemirovski: Torpedo hockey players played the first number in the match with Ak Bars
Torpedo hockey players fought well in the KHL match with Ak Bars Kazan despite the short time for rest, said the head coach of Nizhny Novgorod, David Nemirovsky.
“Torpedo” lost at home to “Ak Bars” in overtime with a score of 2: 3. “We played for the second day in a row, but I’m happy with the way we moved, how we fought and played most of the game“ number one ”.Today we ran faster and started well. Unfortunately, the first puck ricocheted in, then there were chances for both teams, it’s a pity that they could not win, having realized their (moments) at the end of the third period and in overtime, “Nemirovsky told reporters.” The first time it happened that we played the second day in a row, and between the start of the matches there were even less than 24 hours, but I can say that I am completely satisfied with the way the guys acted. They gave more time to the first majority brigade, because they knew that the guys knew what to do.Somewhere they were too active and made the wrong decisions, and then calmed down, “- added the coach. Danil Veryaev, who scored the puck, spent less than 10 minutes on the ice.” I wanted to give him more time, and he knows about it. But several times it turned out that his partners went out on the ice and spent their shifts, and he simply did not have time to be replaced. We talked with him on the bench on this topic, he understands everything, he is a good team player, “the specialist explained.
Dynamo forward Galiev: that I score a little, this is a question for me, not for Shipachev
MOSCOW, 20 November – RIA Novosti, Semyon Galkevich.The forward of the Moscow “Dynamo” Stanislav Galiev said that he only blames himself for his fallen performance. “Dynamo” on Saturday in Moscow with a score of 3: 1 beat “Salavat Yulaev” in the KHL regular championship match. Galiyev has scored goals in three of his last eighteen meetings. “It’s not an easy game, both teams played on defense, so there weren’t many chances. It’s not so important what the quality of this victory is, but we still need to play better. the change was, and did not see the player.Today, too, purely my mistake was when “Salavat” scored. My performance in October-November is not a question for (Dynamo’s main playmaker, link partner) Vadim Shipachev, but for me, “Galiev told reporters.” But the main thing is victories. The team’s victories are a priority, and I will score or not – this is more coincidence, “Galiev added.
Salavat defender Antipin: glad to move to the top club, there was a difficult situation in Vityaz
MOSCOW, November 20 – RIA News, Semyon Galkevich.Salavat Yulaev defender Viktor Antipin is glad to have become a player in the top club of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) after half a season at Vityaz near Moscow. “Salavat Yulaev” on Saturday in Moscow with a score of 1: 3 lost to “Dynamo” in the KHL regular championship match. Having transferred from Vityaz, Antipin made his debut in the Ufa team. “The day before yesterday I found out that I was moving to Salavat – everything was quickly resolved. Yesterday I skated for the first time with the team. Only positive, of course, from moving to a top club, a club with serious tasks.I’m glad. It’s hard to say about your role so far, but everyone knows how Salavat plays – it’s combination hockey. In “Vityaz” half a season there was a difficult situation, both in terms of the game and the result. But all the same, this is an experience, from which you need to take good things and move on, “Antipin told reporters.
Hockey player of Salavat Yulaev Tikhonov: while I am still lost after an injury, I need to get back to the rhythm
MOSCOW, November 20 – RIA Novosti, Semyon Galkevich The hockey player of the Ufa “Salavat Yulaev” Viktor Tikhonov said that he is still lost after an injury, as he has not yet caught the rhythm of the game.“Salavat Yulaev” on Saturday in Moscow with a score of 1: 3 lost to “Dynamo” in the KHL regular championship match. Tikhonov held the second meeting after the injury and scored the first goal for the Ufa team. “I would like a different result, of course, but we have a difficult departure. And we recently got sick, and the third match against a tough opponent. We wanted to pull out of ourselves, show character, but a little bit was not enough. I feel good physically, I prepared myself. Thanks to the doctors, they spent a lot of time with me. While I am still lost after the injury, I need to remember the rhythm, we will work on it, “Tikhonov told reporters.
Ak Bars defeated Torpedo in the KHL regular season
Ak Bars Kazan defeated Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in overtime and extended the winning streak in the KHL to four matches. The meeting, which took place on Saturday in Nizhny Novgorod, ended with the score 3: 2 (1: 0, 1: 1, 0: 1, 1: 0) in favor of “Ak Bars”. Danis Zaripov (1st minute), Jordan Wheele (32) and Kirill Petrov (65) scored the goals of the winners. Damir Zhafyarov (38) and Danil Veryaev (46) scored among the hosts. For Zaripov, who played the 900th match for Ak Bars, this goal was 429th in his career.He bypassed two-time Olympic champion Boris Mikhailov (428) in the list of the best snipers in Russian hockey. The leader is Sergey Mozyakin – 556. Moscow “Spartak” defeated the leader of the Western Conference, the Finnish “Jokerit” – 4: 2, losing after the first period with a score of 0: 2. Kazakhstani “Barys” interrupted a four-legged streak of defeats by beating Severstal Cherepovets in overtime on the road – 4: 3. Moscow Region “Vityaz” lost at home in overtime to the Chinese “Kunlun” with a score of 2: 3 and suffered a fifth defeat in a row.
Coach of Salavat Yulaev Lyamsya: Amirov is training with the team, but it is still too early for him to play
MOSCOW, November 20 – RIA Novosti, Semyon Galkevich. Forward Rodion Amirov is still far from returning to Salavat Yulaev, said the head coach of the Ufa hockey club Tomi Lyamsya. “Salavat Yulaev” on Saturday in Moscow with a score of 1: 3 lost to “Dynamo” in the KHL regular championship match. Amirov has not played since September 29 due to the effects of a concussion. “A difficult match, a serious opponent opposed us.We knew that this game would be a good test for us, it would allow us to evaluate the team. Dynamo deserved to win, we retired a lot and did not show our game. Amirov is with us on a trip, he skates with the team in order to have practice, but it is too early for him to play. At some point it seemed that he was ready to leave, but no, “- Lyamsya told reporters. Defender Viktor Antipin, who started the season in Vityaz near Moscow, made his debut for the Ufa club.” Antipin played well, he has excellent skating, high hockey IQ … While he has only done one workout, he needs time to integrate.I am sure he will be a big part of the team “, – said Lyamsya.
Dynamo Moscow beat Salavat Yulaev, extending the winning streak in the KHL to four matches
MOSCOW, 20 Nov – RIA Novosti, Semyon Galkevich. Hockey players of Dynamo Moscow “beat Ufa” Salavat Yulaev “and won the fourth victory in a row in the regular championship of the KHL. The meeting, which took place on Saturday in Moscow, ended with a score of 3: 1 (0: 1, 2: 0, 1: 0) in favor of Dynamo. The scored goals were scored by Dmitry Rashevsky (21st minute), Andrey Sergeev (32) and Vadim Shipachev (60).Viktor Tikhonov scored against Ufa (17). “Dynamo” will play the next home series match on November 22 against the Chinese club “Kunlun Red Star”, “Salavat Yulaev” on November 23 will host the Nizhny Novgorod “Torpedo”.
Danis Zaripov overtook Boris Mikhailov in the list of the best snipers of national hockey
Forward of “Ak Bars” Danis Zaripov came out on the second place in the list of the best snipers of national hockey, beating two-time Olympic champion Boris Mikhailovansky, the press service of the club reports.Zaripov on Saturday in his 900th match for “Ak Bars” scored the 429th goal in his career, hitting the gate of Nizhny Novgorod “Torpedo”. Forward “Ak Bars” bypassed Mikhailov, who scored 428 goals. The best sniper in national hockey is Sergei Mozyakin with 556 goals.
Dynamo defender Voinov will miss the KHL match with Salavat due to damage
MOSCOW, November 20 – RIA Novosti, Semyon Galkevich. The defender of the Moscow “Dynamo” Vyacheslav Voinov will miss the KHL match with the Ufa “Salavat Yulaev” due to injury, the press service of the “white-blue” told RIA Novosti.”Dynamo” on Saturday in Moscow will play the KHL regular championship match against “Salavat Yulaev”. The Olympic champion Voinov played 26 matches this season and scored 22 points (4 goals, 18 assists). Striker Bogdan Yakimov, who came from Sochi, will make his debut with Dynamo on Saturday.
Russian hockey player Michkov scored a lacrosse goal again
Russian national team and SKA St. Petersburg forward Matvey Michkov scored a lacrosse goal again. Michkov on Saturday, in the Youth Hockey League (MHL) match for SKA-1946 against Dynamo St. Petersburg, picked up a puck outside the goal on a stick hook and sent it behind the opponent’s goalkeeper.In the third period SKA-1946 leads with a score of 7: 2. The 16-year-old striker has already secured poker in this game. Michkov made his debut for the senior Russian national team at the Karjala Cup, the first stage of the Eurotour of the season. He rewrote two national ice hockey records, becoming the youngest player and youngest goalscorer in the history of the national team. The striker scored the first puck in the national team in the lacrosse style
Vodnik defeated SKA-Neftyanik at a visit in the Russian bandy championship match
Vodnik Arkhangelsk won an away victory over SKA-Neftyanik Khabarovsk in match of the Russian field hockey championship.The meeting, which took place on Saturday in Khabarovsk, ended with a score of 6: 4 in favor of the guests. Ilya Nasekin scored a hat-trick among the winners, Kirill Popelyaev, Evgeny Dergaev and Mikhail Sergeev also scored on a goal. Artem Bondarenko scored a double for the hosts, Vladimir Kalanchin and Alexei Torgonsky also scored a goal. In other matches of the day, Kemerovo “Kuzbass” beat Novosibirsk “Sibselmash” with a large score at home – 11: 3, and Irkutsk “Baikal-Energia” defeated Murmansk “Murman” on their ice – 5: 3.
Nichushkin’s puck helped Colorado defeat Seattle
Colorado Avalanche’s Russian forward Valery Nichushkin helped his team defeat Seattle Kraken in the National Hockey League (NHL) regular season match.The meeting, which took place on Friday in Seattle, ended with a score of 7: 3 (2: 0, 4: 0, 1: 3) in favor of the guests from Denver. Nichushkin scored the puck in the 7th minute, Andre Burakovski (5 and 26) and Keil Makar (24 and 33) also scored a double for the winners, Eric Johnson (38) and Nicolas Obet-Kubel (45) also scored on a goal. The hosts were saved from defeat by Jordan Eberle (46), Brandon Tanev (49) and Colin Blackwell (56). Blackwell eventually became the second star of the match, and Makar and Burakovski, respectively, were recognized as the first and third stars of the meeting.
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar has extended his contract with the NHL club
The Colorado Avalanche has extended his contract with head coach Jared Bednar, according to the official website of the National Hockey League (NHL) club. The new agreement with the 49-year-old specialist is calculated until the end of the 2023/24 season. Bednar has led Colorado since August 2016, when he replaced Patrick Roy as team leader. The last four seasons under Bednar’s leadership, the “avalanches” have invariably made it to the playoffs, in the last three they have dropped out of the fight for the Stanley Cup at the quarter-finals stage.Colorado have won seven wins and six defeats this season (one in overtime). The team from Denver is represented by the Russian forward Valery Nichushkin.
Ottawa resumes training after the outbreak of coronavirus, Zaitsev is in quarantine
Hockey players of the Ottawa Senators on Saturday should resume training for the first time since the team was diagnosed with an outbreak of coronavirus, according to the official website of the National Hockey League (NHL) … All infrastructure facilities of the Canadian capital club have been closed since November 15 after ten team players, including Russian defender Nikita Zaitsev, came under the COVID-19 security protocol.Due to the outbreak, Ottawa’s three NHL regular-season games have been postponed – against the New Jersey Devils (game will take place on December 6), Nashville Predators and New York Rangers (dates have not yet been determined). As noted, on Saturday, the team will hold the first lesson after the quarantine, and eight out of ten hockey players who were under the protocol will be able to take part in it. Zaitsev remains on self-isolation, as well as the team’s top scorer this season, forward Drake Butterson. The Senators last trained on November 5, playing 14th at home against the Calgary Flames (0-4 defeat to Ottawa).Their first match after a forced break, “Ottawa” should play on Monday against the “Colorado Avalanche” away.
Podkolzin made first NHL assist and helped Vancouver beat Winnipeg
Vancouver Canucks Russian forward Vasily Podkolzin made his first assist of his career in the National Hockey League (NHL) and helped his team beat Winnipeg at home The Jets in this season’s regular season match. The meeting, which took place in Vancouver on Friday, ended with a score of 3: 2 (1: 0, 2: 1, 0: 1) in favor of the hosts.Podkolzin assisted Oliver Ekman-Larsson in the 14th minute, and then Kyle Burroughs (24) and Conor Garland (27) scored against the hosts. Nicholas Ehlers (25) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (58) scored the goals for the guests. Podkolzin, who is in his first season in the NHL, has his fourth league point. Previously, the 20-year-old Russian forward had three goals.
Postponed due to coronavirus NHL match “New Jersey” – “Ottawa” will be held on December 6
The meeting of the regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL) “New Jersey” – “Ottawa” will be held on December 6, according to the organization’s website.The match was originally scheduled for November 16, but was subsequently postponed due to 10 Ottawa players falling into the league’s COVID protocol. Among them was the Russian defender Nikita Zaitsev. In addition to the match against New Jersey, Ottawa’s games against Nashville and New York Rangers have been postponed. New match dates will be announced at a later date. The nearest game “Ottawa” is scheduled for Monday. The rival team from the capital of Canada will be “Colorado”. All infrastructure facilities in Ottawa are currently closed.
Torpedo coach: we were able to improve the implementation of chances against the Admiral
The head coach of Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod, David Nemirovsky, said he was pleased with his team’s performance in the KHL match with Admiral Vladivostok. “Torpedo” beat “Admiral” at home with a score of 4: 1. “The last game (with“ Salavat Yulaev ”) was played well, but the puck did not go into the goal, so today we just needed a victory. explained to the guys that another rival could punish for this, “- said Nemirovsky.“Now there is very little time before the match with Kazan“ Ak Bars ”, we need to prepare and at the same time eliminate some moments that interfere with us, recover physically. We should have enough strength for tomorrow’s match, today we tried to evenly distribute the playing time, even with taking into account the game in the majority and minority, “- said the specialist. Daniel Zaar left the court in the third period due to injury. “We don’t know exactly what happened, tomorrow he will undergo a medical examination. Several matches ago I put Andrei Belevich against Danil Veryaev and Artur Tyanulin.They showed a certain chemistry, and besides, everyone is playing actively, in the body. When you work well, there are many moments.
