Applicant Information for the SLOA

We are constantly seeking highly motivated individuals to train and become members of the finest officiating body in the world of Lacrosse!!

Course Objective:

The intent of the SLOA Applicant Instruction Class is to familiarize all applicants for SLOA membership with all current rules of the game, game mechanics, and traditions of the SLOA itself so that these individuals can develop into competent lacrosse officials. Additionally, the applicant instructor is responsible for assuring that only applicants prepared and qualified to assume scholastic level responsibilities are nominated for promotion to the general membership.

Course Instructor:

Wes Bachur-- E-Mail questions to Wes Bachur

Applicant Meeting Dates

Purpose:

The procurement, training, classification, and maintenance of an adequate membership of qualified and competent officials whose integrity is above reproach!

Membership:

In order to gain membership into the SLOA, an applicant needs to successfully complete all of the requirements of the applicant class, have the applicant instructor recommend you to a vote of the general membership, and pass the class vote.

The requirements of this class are directed at making the applicant aware of and achieving the 4 elements of an Official:

Technical - Rules Knowledge, Field Mechanics

Appearance - Physical Appearance, Procedure

Attitude - Approach to Task, Approach to Others

Judgement - Rules Application, Control

The specific requirements for the course are:

Attendance - 1 unexcused absence Maximum

Games - Minimum of 15 SLOA assigned games with acceptable ratings.

Quizzes - Passing Average

Exam - Score of 85 Minimum

Attitude - Display an adherence to and promotion of the role of a lacrosse official set forth by the SLOA

Areas Served:

USCLA Teams
Collegiate Teams Division I, II & III
Junior College
Central Atlantic Club Teams
National College Lacrosse League
Local High Schools

MIAA
Baltimore Co.
Howard Co.
Carrol Co.
Baltimore City
Baltimore City MS Lax
Various Independents (PA, DC, VA)

Youth Programs

MYLA (Baltimore Co.)
Howard Co.
Harford Co.

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