Training
Training Requirements
Classroom and On the Field training is MANDATORY FOR ALL OFFICIALS WHO WISH TO OFFICIATE IN ARIZONA. YOU WILL NOT BE ASSIGNED ANY GAMES UNTIL YOU HAVE REGISTERED, PAID, AND ATTENDED THE MANDATORY TRAINING SESSIONS. US Lacrosse requires the following training requirements in order to be eligible to officiate lacrosse games at ANY level:
Level 1 – Baseline Training Checklist
Includes complimentary enrollment into the US Lacrosse Level 1 Officials Certification Program
In-person local class
Contact your Sub-District Coordinator for information on classes in your area
US Lacrosse NFHS Rules Test
Conducted by your Local Officials Association
Level 1 – Annual Recertification Requirements
Continuing Education Classroom Time
Contact your Local Officials Association for information on classes in your area
US Lacrosse NFHS Rules Test
Rules
ALOA members are trained using the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Boys Lacrosse Rules. NFHS Rule Books are NOT available online. A rule book will be mailed to you after you have registered with US Lacrosse as a Youth Official. NFHS Rule Books can also be purchased online from the NFHS or US Lacrosse Store.
Mechanics
US Lacrosse provided power point slides of 2 and 3-man mechanics.
Signals
US Lacrosse provided video clips of Officials Signals.
You Make the Call
US Lacrosse provided video clips of game situations.