So you’ve thought about becoming a men’s lacrosse official and need a place to
get started. 2012 New Officials Class Requirements for taking class: 1. Must be High School Graduate
and at least 18 years of age. 2. Must be able to work Section XI games- JH games during the week
as scheduled. This is NOT training for PAL/Youth level
games and or Tournaments. 3. There is no guarantee as to how many games you will be assigned this
year. Our ranks have been growing the last few years and the lower level is becoming a bit crowded The 2012 training program for new lacrosse officials for Suffolk County will be held at the East Islip Middle School,
located across the street from the High School. Class will be held from 7:00pm-9:30pm starting starting Tuesday 2/7.
Class will be held on the following dates: Tues. 2/7, Thur. 2/9, Mon. 2/13, Thur. 2/16, Tues. 2/28, Thur. 3/1, Tues. 3/6 and
Thur. 3/8, attendance is required at all classes-exceptions will be handled on a case by case circumstance. Along with class
room work a field exercise/training date is required later in the spring once varsity/jv practice starts. The cost of class is $100.00 payable to the S.C.L.O.A. payable any time between now and the end of class,
along with the class fee please be advised of the following costs involved with becoming a member of the S.C.L.O.A.: --Dues for the year are $115.00 --NY State required finger printing = $138.00(subject
to change) --uniform supplies range from $150.00--$250.00. All
new officials begin on the Junior High level and are also eligible to work youth games on the weekends. Most of the general questions and information will be handed out and discussed during the 1st night of class.
If you have a specific question or unique situation that requires an answer prior to the start of class please feel free to
contact me. Thank you for interest in becoming a lacrosse official and I look foward to meeting
you and helping kick off your officiating career. Officially yours Bob Hutchinson S.C.L.O.A. Rules Interpreter/NY State Rep. home: 631-277-4981 cell: 516-369-8816 Find
out about the local officials association (men’s officials). An officiating association or board is a group of officials
who attend scheduled meetings to discuss rules, mechanics and philosophy. They are a great way for new officials to learn
from veteran officials. Contact your local officials association or board directly. U.S. Lacrosse
is the national governing body for men’s and women’s lacrosse, promoting the sport and inspiring and supporting
the participation of players, coaches and officials across the country. Your local U.S. Lacrosse Chapter organization will
be able to direct you to your association or board. Visit www.uslacrosse.org for a list of men’s officiating associations board contacts and chapter contact information. You
can also contact the U.S. Lacrosse Men’s or through the following e-mail addresses: officials@uslacrosse.org U.S. Lacrosse
National Headquarters
113 West University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21210-3300
410.235.6882
410.366.6735 (fax)
www.uslacrosse.org
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