Maine Lacrosse Officials Association
2010 New
Officials Training
The Maine Lacrosse Officials Association (MLOA) needs more officials
to support boys' lacrosse at Maine high schools, under the auspices
of the Maine Principals' Association (MPA).
Who makes a good official?
Lacrosse players or ex-players who want to give back to the sport.
Officials from other sports. Basketball and hockey officials find many similarities.
Soccer and football officials can also make the transition. Coaches from other
sports.
Do you have the time?
41 Maine high schools play varsity and JV games, primarily on
weekday afternoons, from April 15 through June 3, plus JV and
middle school tournaments in
June. In addition, 4 MAISAD prep schools play lacrosse. You can
expect to receive 2 to 4 assignments a week.
When MLOA officials are not supporting MPA sanctioned (varsity & JV)
games, they can also cover middle school and youth association
events, which run into June.
What is the pay?
Lacrosse officials are paid at the top rate established by the MPA. For the
2010 season:
Varsity = $61.50 per game
Junior varsity = $43.00 per game
Mileage = $.42 per mile for first 125 miles, then $.21 per
mile. (carpooling encouraged)
What do I have to do?
To become certified as a new official and get a good JV schedule, you need
to complete the following training:
February 28, 1-4 PM Introduction
to lacrosse & officiating
March 7, 1-4 PM Basic rules & mechanics
March 14, 1-4 PM Intermediate rules & mechanics
(March 21, 1-4 PM snow date to make up earlier clinics)
March 28, 1-5 PM MLOA rules & mechanics clinic
April 3 or 10, tbd On-field work at preseason scrimmages
May 10, tbd MLOA midseason clinic
All training, other than the on-field scrimmages, will be held
at the North Yarmouth Academy (NYA) Middle School in Yarmouth.
Again, MLOA needs officials. You can help!
How do
I start?
Print
and mail the MLOA
application, and one of the
MLOA Officers will get bck to you.
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