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WELCOME to the US Lacrosse Junior Officials Education Program. Sponsored by CWLOA Connecticut Womens Lacrosse Officials Association. About US Lacrosse. US Lacrosse was established as the National Governing Body (NGB) for men’s and women’s lacrosse in 1998. Our Mission
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WELCOMEto the US Lacrosse JuniorOfficials Education Program Sponsored by CWLOA Connecticut Womens Lacrosse Officials Association
About US Lacrosse US Lacrosse was established as the National Governing Body (NGB) for men’s and women’s lacrosse in 1998. Our Mission US 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 organization Your 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
Women’s Game Committee • Honor the past • Commit to the core values • Maintain relevance • Respect all participants Four Guiding Principles:
Professionalism, Responsibility, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, Fitness Safety Fairness Fun Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Responsibilities Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Safety Fun Fairness
Responsibilities Annual Requirements Proper Umpiring Equipment The “Business” of Officiating Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
“Good Standing” Checklist Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork 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:
Ethics Do not officiate a game in which a family member is participating Junior umpires must officiate two levels below their age group Junior umpires must do games with a partner 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: Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Professionalism Be prepared: Review the rules, penalty administration, etc. Call school, partner to confirm game information Remember your role as an official Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
The Playing Area Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Width: 60 – 70 Yards 90 – 100 Yards 110 – 140 Yards
The Playing Field Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Rule 2:Equipment & Uniforms Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Illegal Legal
Field Player Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork • Mandatory: ASTM approved eye protection • Mandatory: Colored mouth guard with no tab • May be worn: Gloves, nose guards and soft headgear • NO JEWELRY (not even small earrings) • No baseball caps • Legal – medic alert, barrettes • Crosse • Level A – Regulation • 35 ½” – 43 ¼” length • 2 shooting strings (flat) • Level B – Regulation or modified • Level C – Regulation, modified or mesh Coach must verbally certify all equipment is legal
Regulation vs Modified Pocket • Regulation the top of the ball remains above the top of the wall after pressure has been applied • Modified up to half of the ball may fall below the bottom of the sidewall
Goalkeeper Equipment Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork • Helmet with facemask • Separate throat protector • Mouthguard • Chest protector – worn under uniform • Padded gloves • Padding on shins & thighs • Crosse max 48” • Bottom half uniform may be gray, black or team’s predominant color • Padding abdominal & pelvic area All equipment is MANDATORY. No gear - No play
Rule 3: Game Personnel Teams Coaches Umpire Game administrator Team captain Official scorer Official timer Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Game Personnel • Coach may move • A & B Along sideline • not in TSA or in front of other bench • C OK to be on the field • Ball • YelloworOrange, smooth or dimpled • Sideline Manager • Each team will provide a sideline manager to control spectators. • Home coach is responsible if no manager.
Pregame Attire and equipment Talk with partner Meet coaches with partner Walk the field Captains’ meeting Stick check Sideline manager Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Rule 4: Time Factors Length of Half Youth A & B 25 minutes Youth C 20 minutes Halftime - not to exceed 10 minutes Time outs (2 minutes) 2 per game After goal or by team with ball during dead ball Clock – Stops on every whistle in last 2 minutes unless 10 goal differential Suspended or interrupted games Overtime procedures Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Rule 4: Scoring • Ball must completely cross the goal line & plane. • Ball on line is not a goal
Rule 5: Play of the Game Draw 12 players on the field – exceptions Illegal draw Stand Restraining Line Out of Bounds Sideline Endline Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Draw Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork • Draw at start of each half and after goals except when for throw or FP • 4 Goal Rule: • If score is kept, team down by 4 or more goals get free position at the center after a goal. OPTION
Draw Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork • Mouth of crosse open to team goal • Right side down & above hip • Player on either side, toe the line • Place ball between, say “Ready” • Players can only move head • Back out quickly, whistle
Rule 5: Play of the Game Goal Circle Rules Throw Substitution Accidents, Injuries Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Goal CircleGoal circle line belongs solely to the GK or a legal deputy • Goal Circle Fouls • No player or crosse may enter GC • No goal if Attack follows through into GC
BoundariesTeam that last touched ball before OB loses possession, except on a shot or a deflected shot Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Player gains ball – always 4M in from OB spot • No foul – Step on line, checked ball • Change of possession, players stay in relative position, at least 1M away • Foul • FP, Offender 4M - Away/Behind, Others 4 M Away • Shot or deflection • Ball to closest player, players stay in relative position, 1M away
Signals Mechanics Thought process Advantage P.O.O. Player with Ball OffenderOthers Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Seven Steps Whistle Foul signal Direction P.O.O Reposition self Quick look Restart play Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
5 Types of Fouls Minor fouls Major fouls Goal circle fouls – Minor Team foul/Restraining Line/Offside – Major Misconduct - Major Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Minor Fouls:Legal vs. Illegal Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork • Legal actions = skills • Illegal actions = minor fouls Illegal equipment or uniform Procedural errors Misplays vs. legal plays
Minor Fouls Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork • Youth – 3 second to check closely guarded • Empty • Cover • Warding Off • Body Ball • Playing ball while out of bounds • Delay of Game • Fail to stand or move 4M away • Illegal draw
Body Ball Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork • No foul if ball hits off body PLAY ON ! • Player intentionally kicks, blocks or hits ball with her body MINOR FOUL
Minor Foul: 3-Second Youth Rules ~ All Levels Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Attack cannot hold the ball for more than 3 seconds when closely guarded • Defensive player must have BOTH hands on her stick • Must be within a stick’s length • In position to check legally if checking were allowed Umpires must use hand chop and verbally count out loud 1000 one, 1000 two, 1000 tweet
Minor Foul: 3-Second Youth Rules ~ All Levels Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork The 3-second count stops when Attack • Moves out of marking distance or • Puts stick in a legal uncheckable position
Major Fouls:Legal vs. Illegal Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork • Legal actions = skills • Illegal actions = major fouls Use of the stick or crosse Body to body Playing the ball illegally Positioning
Major FoulsIllegal Use of the Stick Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Cross to Body
Legal : Modified Checking ~ Level A Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork May check when her opponents entire stick is below the shoulder Must use a motion that is down and away from opponent’s body
The Sphere Definition of the Sphere: An imaginary area of 18cm or 7 inches surrounding the head Why does the sphereexist? What fouls are considered dangerous to a player’s safety with respect to the sphere? Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Rule 6: Major FoulDefensive FoulsCrosse in the sphere Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Defender holding or jabbing stick into sphere - illegal and dangerous IMMEDIATE WHISTLE !!
Rule 6: Major FoulsOffensive Fouls Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Charging Forcing Through 2010 Point of Emphasis
Rule 6: Major FoulsOffensive Fouls Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Illegal Cradle Defender must be within marking distance
Rule 6: Major Foul –Three Second Violation and Obstruction of Free Space to Goal Three Second Violation What are the parameters? Making the call Mechanics Free Space to Goal (FSG) What is the definition? FSG and the zone defense Umpire responsibilities Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Rule 6: Major Foul3-second violation Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Defenders may not stay in the 8 meter arc for more than 3 seconds when Attack in possession crosses the restraining line unless: • Marking an opponent within a sticks length • Double teaming ball carrier within a stick’s length • Marking an opponent who is directly behind the goal circle • Defender not exempt from Obstruction of the Free Space to Goal Double teaming an attack player without the ball does not exempt defender from 3 second count
Rule 6: Major FoulObstruction of the Free Space Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork • Ball carrier must be within the CSA • Looking to shoot • Have the opportunity • Defender - not within stick length of an attack player Free space is cone – ball to sides of GC Defenders being drawn through the OFS either side by side or mirror image. • Move through OK • Stop or hesitate -> possible shooting space
Rule 6: Major Foul – Team Fouls/Offside Offside by the defense In the CSA Outside of the CSA Offside by the attack Offside by both teams Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Rule 6: Major Foul –Misconduct Misconduct by: Defense Offense/attack Both teams Sideline personnel and/or fans Use of cards Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Rule 6: Major Foul –Misconduct Excessive roughness, dangerous or unsportsmanlike play Deliberate endangering safety of player Repeated or flagrant violations Taunting Excessive or abusive dissent Coach leaving bench area Player entering game before 3 minute penalty served Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Rule 7: Penalty Administration7 Steps • Whistle • Foul signal • Direction • P.O.O • Player with Ball • Offender • Others • Reposition self • Quick look • Restart play Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Rule 7: Penalty Administration Fouls in Midfield Player fouled gets a Free Position Minor Fouls Player fouled Place on spot of foul Offender 4M AWAY Others 4M AWAY Major Fouls Player fouled Place on spot of foul Offender Place 4M BEHIND Others 4M AWAY Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork
Rule 7: Penalty AdministrationMinor Fouls inside 12M Fan BY DEFENSE “INDIRECT” Player fouled Place on nearest 12M hash mark Offender 4M AWAY Others 4M AWAY No shot may be taken until ball is passed BY ATTACK Player fouled Place on spot of foul but 8M AWAY from GC Offender Place 4M AWAY Others Place 4M AWAY Professionalism, Responsibilities , Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration , Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork