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League Standards - Certified Officials

All officials assigned to games are USA Lacrosse certified and assigned by a USA Lacrosse Certified Assignor.

All officials assigned to games are USA Lacrosse certified and assigned by a USA Lacrosse Certified Assignor.

Actions

  • Utilize only USA Lacrosse Certified Officials USA Lacrosse Officials Page
    • All contests (with the exception of 8U on a shortened field) will have a minimum of two officials assigned.
    • Meet with the Local Officials Organization (LOO) leadership to establish a relationship and rapport. Communicate early and often with the LOO regarding your play dates and tournaments.
    • The league should recruit officials and refer them to the USA Lacrosse officials’ development program or their LOO. All participants share the responsibility to grow and service the game. An ideal time to recruit new officials is in conjunction with recruiting coaches and volunteers for your league Become an Official
  • Organizations should either utilize the services of a LOO and a Certified Assignor, or should follow the standards set forth for appropriately assigning games by both the level of play and rules the players will be using, as well as the level of certification currently held by the official. Sample contract. 
  • Establish guidelines for conduct regarding parent/coach interactions with officials (see 24-hour rule). 

ADDITIONAL ACTIONS

  • Provide scholarships for promising officials to attend ongoing training opportunities through USA Lacrosse or grants for new officials to purchase the necessary equipment. 
  • Assist your LOO in establishing a Junior Officials program if one does not already exist. 
  • Recognize officials for their part in the success of your program by including them in any award or recognition programs, including Sportsmanship awards. 
  • Provide or offset the cost the LOO incurs to put on the officials training – classroom space, clinician compensation, classroom materials, new official’s registration fees, field space and play days. 
  • Encourage officials in the local officiating organization to submit for a background screening with NCSI (this is a free member benefit for USA Lacrosse officials.) 
  • All officials to complete the USA Lacrosse Cultural Competency course.