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WELCOMEWELCOMEto the US Lacrosseto the US Lacrosse Officials Education Officials Education

ProgramProgram

Please fill out the Pre-clinic assessment in your workbook while

we wait for everyone to arrive.

About US LacrosseAbout US LacrosseAbout US LacrosseAbout US LacrosseUS Lacrosse was established as the National Governing Body (NGB) for men’s and women’s lacrosse in 1998.

Our MissionUS Lacrosse is the national governing body of

lacrosse. Through responsive and effective leadership, we provide programs and services to inspire

participation while protecting the integrity of the sport.

Educating officials is a critical step in making this vision a reality!

We are a membership-based organizationYour membership includes exclusive benefits such as

Lacrosse Magazine, liability insurance, and much more. It also supports the development of resources for

officials like you!

www.uslacrosse.org

Four Guiding Principles:• Honor the past• Commit to the core values• Maintain relevance• Respect all participants

Women’s Game Women’s Game Committee Committee

Professionalism,

Responsibility,

Ethics

Professionalism,

Responsibility,

Ethics

Game Management,

Penalty Administration,

Mechanics

Game Management,

Penalty Administration,

Mechanics

Positioning, Field

Coverage,Fitness

Positioning, Field

Coverage,Fitness

Knowledge &Judgment

Knowledge &Judgment

Comportment,Communication

,Teamwork

Comportment,Communication

,Teamwork

SafetyFairness

Fun

SafetyFairness

Fun

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Safety

Fun

Fairness

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics

Knowledge & Judgment

Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness

Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics

Comportment, Communication, Teamwork






ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Annual Requirements

Proper Umpiring Equipment

The “Business” of Officiating

““Good Standing” Good Standing” ChecklistChecklist

• Complete US Lacrosse registration online.

• Complete Local Board registration forms and pay dues.

• Complete state registration, if applicable.

• Attend a rules interpretation meeting.

• Pass the US Lacrosse rules test online after an on paper practice testing session at home and/or with a group

• Pass the practical field test. (Rating session)

• Field Test date and location______________________

• Send availability to local assignor

• Additional Local requirements:











EthicsEthics

• Do not officiate a game in which a family member is participating

• Junior umpires must officiate two levels below their age group

• Behavior before, during, and after game reflects on you and your officiating team

• If problems with another umpire, contact:__________________________

• If problems with parents, fans and/or coach, contact:______________________

To maintain professionalism and responsibility, it is important to follow ethical guidelines. When accepting assignments, be fair to the teams and yourself:






ProfessionalismProfessionalism

Be prepared:• Review the rules, penalty

administration, etc.• Call school, partner to

confirm game information• Remember your role as an

official






110 – 140 Yards

Width: 60 – 70 Yards

90 – 100 Yards

The Playing The Playing AreaArea

The Playing FieldThe Playing Field






Rule 2:Equipment &

UniformsProfessionalism,

Responsibilities, Ethics










Rule 3: Game Rule 3: Game PersonnelPersonnel

TeamsCoachesUmpireGame administratorTeam captainOfficial scorerOfficial timer






PregamePregame

Attire and equipmentTalk with partnerMeet coaches with partnerWalk the fieldCaptains’ meetingStick check Sideline manager






Rule 4: Time Factors and Rule 4: Time Factors and ScoringScoring

• Duration of play – high school, youth

• Time outs• Suspended or interrupted

games• Overtime procedures• Scoring

Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics





Rule 5: Play of the GameRule 5: Play of the Game

Draw12 players on the field – exceptions

Illegal draw

Stand

Restraining Line

Out of Bounds SidelineEndline






Rule 5: Play of the GameRule 5: Play of the Game

Goal Circle Rules

Throw

Substitution

Accidents, Injuries






SignalsSignals

MechanicsThought process

Advantage

B.O.O. (or P.O.O.)Ball – Offender - Others






Seven StepsSeven Steps

1. Whistle2. Foul signal3. Direction4. B.O.O5. Reposition self6. Quick look7. Restart play






5 Types of Fouls5 Types of Fouls

• Major fouls• Minor fouls• Goal circle fouls – minor• Team foul/Restraining

Line/Offside – major• Misconduct - major

Minor Fouls:Minor Fouls:Legal vs. IllegalLegal vs. Illegal

• Legal actions = skills• Illegal actions = minor

fouls

Illegal equipment or uniformProcedural errorsMisplays vs. legal plays






Major Fouls:Major Fouls:Legal vs. IllegalLegal vs. Illegal

• Legal actions = skills• Illegal actions = major

fouls

Use of the stick or crosseBody to bodyPlaying the ball illegallyPositioning











The SphereThe Sphere

The definition of the sphere: an imaginary area of 18cm or 7 inches surrounding the head

Why does the sphere exist?

What fouls are considered dangerous to a player’s safety with respect to the sphere?






Rule 6: Major Foul –Rule 6: Major Foul –Three Second Violation and Three Second Violation and

Obstruction of Free Space to Obstruction of Free Space to GoalGoal

Free Space to Goal (FSG)

What is the definition?

FSG and the zone defenseUmpire responsibilities

Three Second Violation

What are the parameters?

Making the call Mechanics






Rule 6: Major Foul – Team Rule 6: Major Foul – Team Fouls/OffsideFouls/Offside

Offside by the defenseIn the CSAOutside of the CSA

Offside by the attack

Offside by both teams






Rule 6: Major Foul –Rule 6: Major Foul –MisconductMisconduct

Misconduct by: defenseoffense/attack both teamssideline personnel and/or fans

Use of cards






Rule 7: Penalty Rule 7: Penalty Administration – Administration –

Slow Whistle/Yellow FlagSlow Whistle/Yellow FlagA “slow whistle” is a held whistle,

indicated by raising the yellow flag because all three of these criteria occur:– Major foul committed by the defense and

attack maintains possession– The ball is in the CSA– Attack is on a scoring play

What is the penalty administration?

Rule 7: Use of CardsRule 7: Use of Cards

When to use the cardsCarding Procedures

Delay of game

Yellow cardWarning

Suspension

Red card – ejection

Coaches and team personnel











Two-Person Positioning:Two-Person Positioning:LeadLead

Moves to the rightBoundaries and endlineStay ahead of play – why?Ball in CSA – responsibilitiesTangent and quadrantsFSG and three secondsRestart play in CSA, signals goal






Two-Person Positioning:Two-Person Positioning:TrailTrail

Follows play downfieldBoundaries and endlineMonitors Restraining Line“Field conscious”-watch overall pictureStay engaged with playMoves laterally below Restraining Line –

why?Watches for obstruction of FSGThree seconds, dangerous follow throughOff-ball fouls – picks, illegal detaining






Two-Person Positioning:Two-Person Positioning:The DrawThe Draw

Responsibilities• To start the game• After a goal• Illegal draw• Violations of center circle

and Restraining Line






Two-Person Positioning:Two-Person Positioning:TransitionTransition

Stay wide and in front – why?Shared responsibilitiesAngle – who has the best one?Work together and support

one anotherTrust your partnerKeep ahead and anticipate

Umpiring the Goal Circle:Umpiring the Goal Circle: QuadrantsQuadrants






Umpiring the Goal Umpiring the Goal Circle:Circle: Quadrants & Quadrants &

TangentsTangentsProfessionalism,

Responsibilities, Ethics





Umpiring the Goal Umpiring the Goal Circle: Quadrants & Circle: Quadrants &


Responsibilities , Ethics





Umpiring the Goal Umpiring the Goal Circle: Quadrants & Circle: Quadrants &


Responsibilities , Ethics





WDOC Umpire Training - MODEL






Positioning: TangentPositioning: TangentNear ApproachNear Approach

TT

T– Shooting Space, Dangerous T– Shooting Space, Dangerous Follow Through, Dangerous Propel Follow Through, Dangerous Propel (also keeping 3 seconds, off-ball (also keeping 3 seconds, off-ball fouls in mind). Ready to re-adjust fouls in mind). Ready to re-adjust

as play dictates.as play dictates.






Positioning: TangentPositioning: TangentMid ApproachMid Approach

TT

T – Shooting Space, T – Shooting Space, Dangerous Follow Dangerous Follow

Through, Dangerous Through, Dangerous Propel (also keeping 3 Propel (also keeping 3

seconds, off-ball fouls in seconds, off-ball fouls in mind)mind)


Professionalism, Responsibilities Ethics





Positioning: TangentPositioning: TangentFar Movement Far Movement

39

TTT - Anticipates swing and T - Anticipates swing and looks for Shooting Spacelooks for Shooting Space







Positioning: TangentPositioning: TangentFar Approach Far Approach

40

TTT – FSG, 3 seconds, helps with T – FSG, 3 seconds, helps with

clearing the penalty laneclearing the penalty lane






Positive Interactions Positive Interactions with Coacheswith Coaches

Professional and respectfulAll pregame questions with

both coachesCoaches can ask for

clarifications at time-outs and halftime

Statements vs. questionsBe patient






ComportmentComportment

To elevate one’s presence consider:

• Verbal communication• Non-verbal communication• Use of “language of the rules”• Be fit, run into position• Respect• Teamwork• Composure






ComportmentComportment

General professionalism:• Call a safe, fair game• The players determine the

outcome of the game• Be approachable, confident, use

good judgment• Appearance, voice, demeanor






Partner Support and Partner Support and CommunicationCommunication

Posture and demeanor

Non-verbal communication and eye contact

Respect: partner, players, coaches

Thank youThank youfor taking part in thisfor taking part in this

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WELCOME to the US Lacrosse Officials Education Program Please fill out the Pre-clinic assessment in your workbook while we wait for everyone to arrive