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ROLES OFFICIAL


WHAT IS IT? Officials ensure that the game is played safely, fairly, and


in accordance with the procedures recommended in the rule book. At least two USL-trained officials should officiate a game.


WHEN the officials arrive at the field and until they leave


WHERE at the playing venue WHO US Lacrosse trained official


WHY to officiate the game safely and fairly


FUNDAMENTALS


KNOWLEDGE Officials must clearly understand and be able to explain the rules of the game.


IMPARTIAL An official’s calls must not give unfair advantage to either team.


DEVELOPMENTAL


U9 AND BELOW- At least two USL- trained officials


U11 - At least two USL-trained officials


U13 - At least two USL-trained officials


U15 - At least two USL-trained officials


Foul calls should be explained to players whenever possible.


USL TRAINED Officials should have successfully completed a US Lacrosse training program.


SAFETY The rules are in place to ensure player safety. Calls made by officials advocate safety concerns.


PLAY SAFE


Official should stop play immediately if any player loses any piece of required equipment. The team with the ball will retain possession.


When two or more officials officiate a game, they work as a team to make the best calls.


An official’s hand signals indicate the calls being made.


Officials work to ensure the game runs smoothly without delay (see delay of game fouls).


Officials have the authority to remove any player from the game who is endangering himself or others.


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