Referees

2011 Referee Schedule (TBA)

Referees

Are you interested in refereeing lacrosse this year? If so, you will need to be certified by the Ontario Lacrosse Association. There are a few requirements that must be fulfilled before you can start (see below), but once these are met you are ready to start refereeing.

Both returning referees and those interested in refereeing for the first time this season MUST email (copy and paste) the following information to the Referee-in-Chief, Henry Doucette by email indicating the intention to referee.

We now have sufficient first year referees signed up to the GLA. If you are a returning ref, you must contact the GLA RIC before May 25th, 2011 if you want the GLA to cover your ref clinic fees.

2011 Ref Meetings:

There will mandatory ref meetings held monthly.

2011 Clinic:

The 2011 Referee clinic will be held on the 2 Apr at the St. Matthew Catholic High School.  It in the Convent Glen area of Orleans and is easy access off the 174 (Jeanne d'Arc exit), registration will start at 0830 sharp. Please take note that all referees must attend it's an all day affair. Also it should be noted that you will require to bring a lunch or be prepared to buy locally.

If you are a returning ref, you must contact the GLA RIC before May 25th, 2011 if you want the GLA to cover your ref clinic fees.
Any questions e-mail the RIC.

Age Requirement:

Must turn at least 14 years old during the calendar year.

Prerequisites:

Familiarity with game and rules of Box Lacrosse

Training Session:

One day, Referee Clinic will be held in the Zone 5 area. Referee shirt, rule book, situation handbook are provided. Referee must provide whistle, pants, black socks and running shoes. The fee for this clinic is paid by the Gloucester Lacrosse Association on the condition that the person does referee within the Gloucester Lacrosse system.

Pay:

$10.00- $25.00 per game

Game Scheduling:

Normally one week in advance, referees are assigned a game(s) when possible multiple games are scheduled. Most games are played on weekdays (Monday thru Thursday) — between 6:00 and 10:00PM with some weekends.

Locations:

Armstrong, Barrett, Kilrea and Navan Arenas (see Arenas for maps). Please contactHenry Doucette by email interest to Referee in Chief. A sign-up sheet will be available.