WALOA Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a lacrosse officials uniform and where can I get one?
A: Review the checklist here. You can order uniform and equipment from ZebraWear, Honigs and the Officials Corner. You can also visit the site for the Lacrosse Officials Starter Package.
Q: When are
Lacrosse games played (days and times)?
A: High School Lacrosse games are played primarily during
the week (Mon – Fri), though there are some games (when travel times are
long for teams where there might be a Saturday or even a Sunday game.
Game times will also vary depending upon a JV game before Varsity game and
how much travel is required for the visiting team, but in general,
games start between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm and last approximately 2 hrs. Youth
games are played on Saturdays and Sundays.
Q: What are the
requirements for becoming an official?
A: There are several requirements:
1. Become a US Lacrosse member.
2. WALOA Yearly Dues (pays for training rooms, patches, etc.)
3. Attend mandatory training sessions. See the Training link for upcoming sessions and materials.
4. Pass the US Lacrosse tests administered by WALOA.
5. Purchase a lacrosse official's uniform.
Once the season begins, you will also be evaluated throughout the year to determine your performance and future assignments. Evaluations help WALOA improve an official's skills with specific positive feedback and ensures that officials are matched to games in order to be successful.
Q: How many games
might I expect to do in a season?
A: That answer lies with you - you can work with the WALOA
assigner to ensure that your personal schedule does not interfere with your
officiating, but be careful - repeated 'turned back' assignments or even
worse, not showing up for an assigned game (!) will potentially impact your
future assignments. WALOA is looking for officials to work between
10-20 games a year to cover all of the boy's HS, JV, F/S and Youth games.
Q: How does a
lacrosse official move up the ranks to do the 'big games?'
A: It usually takes 3-4 years to become a good lacrosse
official. An official's skill is based on their experience and the
amount of work that they put into the game. WALOA moves officials up
the ranks based on peer evaluations, official evaluations and feedback from
coaches. Each time an official hits the field, there is a chance to
make an impression in order to move up the ranks.
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