Southern California Lacrosse Officials Association

Southern California Lacrosse Officials Association updated their address.

Southern California Lacrosse Officials Association updated their address.

After a year off...it feels great being back!

New Boy's Lacrosse Referees Needed! Find out more in the SOCALOA Fall Newsletter 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/86ffbe3fbfa6/socaloa-newsletter-1412736

SOCALOA is seeking new referee trainees for the 2021 Boys Lacrosse season. Meeting is Wednesday, October 28 @ 6:00 pm. For more information go to https://www.socalaxrefs.org/become-a-lacrosse-referee

Some of the finest Lacrosse Officials working the Foothill-Los Alamitos Game!!

Great day for Youth Lacrosse!!!

Training #6...The greatest group of individuals on the planet!!
President Connally leading the group!

SOCALOA Training Session 4 for boys lacrosse officials. Become a boy’s lacrosse official at https://www.socalaxrefs.org/become-a-lacrosse-referee

Another amazing training for the upcoming Lacrosse Season!!!

Another great Training Session at Columbus Tustin Middle School...Expert Trainer Sean Connally leads the training.

- SOCALOA Winter 2019 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/70d3d363dce3/socaloa-newsletter-1214131

SOCALOA Session 2: It’s still not too late to join!

Become a boy’s lacrosse official at https://www.socalaxrefs.org/become-a-lacrosse-referee

SOCALOA Training for the 2020 season has begun. It was good to have everyone back again! It’s not too late! Become a boy’s lacrosse official at https://www.socalaxrefs.org/become-a-lacrosse-referee

Catch up on the latest SOCALOA News.

Read the Fall Newsletter 2019 - https://mailchi.mp/040282b7ca37/socaloa-newsletter-612555

'$60 to get yelled at': Why officiating is nearing a breaking point

'$60 to get yelled at': Why officiating is nearing a breaking point "I really think technology has done more bad than good at all levels." The world has changed, and it has affected referees from pro to youth sports.

SOCALOA’s team store is now open! https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/socaloa

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New Field Markings Will Help NCAA Officials Call Crease Dives

New NCAA field marking proposed for the crease.

New Field Markings Will Help NCAA Officials Call Crease Dives The clarification will allow officials to adjudicate the crease dive.

CLOA approves New Referee Jerseys for CIF-SS Boy’s Lacrosse. Both and will wear them starting in 2020. Each association will have their own sublimated patch on the right sleeve. Orders will be taken soon.

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Here are the latest rule changes for 2020.

www.nfhs.org Starting next year in high school boys lacrosse, play may be restarted with a defensive player within 5 yards of the player in possession of the ball. In such cases, defensive players must adhere to certain conditions or they may be subject to a delay-of-game technical foul.

Last tournament at the OC Great Park, showcase of the summer season. But it’s not too late to join .

Become a boy’s lacrosse official at https://www.socalaxrefs.org/become-a-lacrosse-referee

You could be at another great tournament in Orange County, Tinseltown Throwdown.

Become a boy’s lacrosse official at https://www.socalaxrefs.org/become-a-lacrosse-referee

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From the CEO: Why Officials Quit

From the CEO: Why Officials Quit More officials are quitting as a result of the abuse directed toward them by coaches, players and fans.

Finishing up the Battle by the Beach Tournament.

Become a boy’s lacrosse official at https://www.socalaxrefs.org/become-a-lacrosse-referee

Good, Close or Dang! How to Conduct a Stick Check – Georgia Lacrosse Officials Association

Good, Close or Dang! How to Conduct a Stick Check – Georgia Lacrosse Officials Association Good, Close or Dang! How to Conduct a Stick Check Posted onJune 1, 2019June 12, 2019AuthorGreg Hite Most players, coaches, fans and often times new officials, do not completely understand what the somewhat ominous gathering of officials at midfield conducting a series of experiments on players stick...

NOCSAE Issues Consumer Alert About “KSONE” Lacrosse Balls

NOCSAE Issues Consumer Alert About “KSONE” Lacrosse Balls NOCSAE announced Thursday that none of the KSONE branded lacrosse balls are certified to NOCSAE standards. NOCSAE’s statement notes that these balls feature falsified markings that imply NOCSAE certification.

Another great tournament in Orange County.

Become a boy’s lacrosse official at https://www.socalaxrefs.org/become-a-lacrosse-referee

Report: Verbal Abuse Triggering Decline in Officials

Report: Verbal Abuse Triggering Decline in Officials An article in Newsday pinpoints verbal abuse by parents, coaches, and spectators as a significant contributor to the declining number of referees and umpires for all high school sports, including lacrosse.

Field training at Yorba Linda High for the SOCALOA summer Jumpstart Training.
Become a boy’s lacrosse official at https://www.socalaxrefs.org/become-a-lacrosse-referee

Officials Offseason Development Plan

Officials Offseason Development Plan Here are some tips to get feedback and establish a development plan that you can work on over the next eight months before the next spring season begins. After all, summer and fall lacrosse is supposed to be there to help continue developing the players' skills, why shouldn’t we use this time as o...

Nice cool weather during the Mad Dog Cup today at OC Great Park

BOYS LACROSSE OFFICIALS NEEDED!
Register to attend training here: https://forms.gle/8u3Th6sHSXBatiKUA

This year we will hold a Summer Jumpstart Training session on May 22, 2019 intended for new adult officials or transfer officials that have just moved into town and want to get started with the local association. The first session will be an informational meeting with classroom training followed by an on-line rules test and field training at a later date. The purpose of this training is to get officials trained and ready to begin working games as soon as possible. Our focus for this training is for adult officials. Junior officials will need to sign up for the Fall training sessions.

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The Southern California Lacrosse Officials Association Seeks New Boy's Lacrosse Officials. Earn extra income! Enjoy the Game! Grow the Game! Sign up today for summer jump start training. Follow the link for more details and registration info.

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The lacrosse season may be over but it’s not too late to get certified at our Jumpstart Training, Wednesday, May 22. Sign up here: https://www.socalaxrefs.org/become-a-lacrosse-referee