The Arizona Lacrosse Officials Association follows USA Lacrosse's Official Certification Program.  This is a combination of classroom, online, and on field training / evaluation sessions.  

 

ALL OFFICIALS MUST BE CERTIFIED TO OFFICIATE IN ARIZONA.

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Certification Process

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1. Attend the Local Classroom Training Sessions

The local classroom training sessions are held prior to the Arizona spring lacrosse season.  Details for this year's training sessions can be found HERE.  

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2. Active USA Lacrosse Membership with "Official" membership / participation

USA Lacrosse membership as an official enrolls you into the certification program, provides you with free access to online courses, rules exams recorded webinars, downloadable resources and insurance benefits.

 

3. Complete the Online Boys' Lacrosse Rules and Penalty Course

This course explains the rulebook so that new officials have a better grasp of the rules and how to differentiate between legal and illegal checking.

 

4. Complete the Online Annual Professional Development Course

This is an annual online learning component that must be completed by all officials.

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5. Pass the Online Annual Rules Exam

All officials must obtain a score of 90% or higher to pass this annual exam.

Learn how to access required elements via our E-Learning overview page.

 

6. Pass the On Field Evaluation

Your local Certified Trainer or Observer will conduct this evaluation when they feel you are ready. Please check with them to secure a game to be evaluated on. The evaluation is the most critical component of certification as it ensures the official is ready to officiate games at that level and that they have learned the fundamentals needed to officiate lacrosse games.

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Rules
ALOA members are trained and certified using the: (1) National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Boys Lacrosse Rules, and the (2) USA Lacrosse Boys Youth Guidebook. 

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  NFHS Rule Books can also be purchased from NFHS  or USA Lacrosse. 

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The USA Lacrosse Boys Youth Guidebook can be found HERE.   

Mechanics
ALOA members are trained and certified using USA Lacrosse 2 and 3-Man Mechanics.