Kentucky Lacrosse Umpires Board
Here is the schedule. Returning umpires need only attend the rules interpretation and a breakout session for recertification. A returning umpire need only to attend a field evaluation (rating event) if his or her rating will lapse before or during the season. Returning officials do not need to attend New Umpire Orientation, though newer officials may find if helpful.
New Umpires must attend a New Umpire Orientation as well as the Rules Interretation Clinic and a Breakout Session. New Umpires who have already attended a NUO need not attend another.
ELIZABETHTOWN POD
Saturday, 21 January at Elizabethtown HS
9:00AM New Umpire Orientation
10:00AM Rules Interpretation Clinic (with coaches)
11:30AM Break Out Session for Level 1 and 2 Umpires
LOUISVILLE POD
Sunday, 29 January at Sacred Heart Academy
12:00NN New Umpire Orientation
1:00PM Rules Interpretation Clinic (with coaches)
2:30PM Break Out Session for Level 1 and 2 Umpires
2:30PM Break Out Session for Level 2 and 3 Umpires
Level 2 Umpires may choose either session based on experience
LEXINGTON POD
Saturday, 4 February at Sayre School Main Campus
9:00AM New Umpire Orientation
10:00AM Rules Interpretation Clinic (with coaches)
11:30AM Break Out Session for Level 1 and 2 Umpires
There will be two field evaluation (rating event) opportunities:
VERSAILLES POD
Saturday, 25 February at Falling Springs Rec Center in Versailles, KY
For Levels 1 and 2 ratings and any Juniors in the Lexington area
This is a part of the 24-26 February preseason Woodford Jamboree. I can get raters and ratees paid for games.
LOUISVILLE POD
Sunday, 26 February at Sacred Heart Academy
For Level 3 ratings and any Juniors in the Louisville area (No Level 1 or 2)
Level 3 ratings require a three person crew on games. I will not make Louisville Juniors go out of town.
Important Coming Events for the 2023 Season
12/15/2022
5 November - New Umpire Orientation (Elizabethtown)
8 November – New Umpire Orientation (Louisville)
4 December – New Umpire Orientation (Lexington)
7 January – King Louie MS and HS Indoor Leagues begin
?? January – New Umpire Orientation (Louisville)
?? January – New Umpire Orientation (Lexington)
?? January – Oldham County Y HS Indoor League begins
21 January – Rules Interpretation Clinic (Elizabethtown)
21 January – Level 1/2 Training (Elizabethtown)
29 January – Rules Interpretation Clinic (Louisville)
29 January – Level 1 / 2 Training (Louisville)
29 January – Level 2 / 3 Training (Louisville)
4/5 February – Rules Interpretation Clinic (Lexington)
4/5 February – Level 1 / 2 Training (Lexington)
15 February – HS Schedules and Fees submission to assignor deadline
15 February - Practices begin
26 February – Level 2 / 3 and Junior Field Evaluations (Louisville)
24-26 February – Level 1 / 2 and Junior Field Evaluations (Versailles)
24-26 February – Woodford Jamboree
1 March – KSLL and CL HS regular seasons begin
5 March – King Louie MS League begins
9 March – JCPS MS season begins
24-25 March – Christian Academy of Louisville Icebreaker
19-23 April – Sacred Heart Academy Braveheart
1-13 May – Commonwealth League Post Season
8-19 May – KSLL Post Season
GIRLS LAX NFHS RULES CHANGES FOR 2023
10/05/2022
ACCESS THE 14 MINUTE GIRLS LACROSSE RULES CHANGES FOR 2023:
2023 Girls Rules Preview from USA Lacrosse on Vimeo.
HOW TO FIND THE 2022 NFHS GIRLS LACROSSE RULES EXAMINATION
02/14/2022
Follow this link to the 2022 NFHS Girls Lacrossse Rules Examination. This is the High School test required by the Kentucky Lacrosse Umpires Board.
You will be prompted to log in with your membership to the USA Lacrosse site.
2022 KLUB Rules Interpretation Clinic Video
02/07/2022
This video is the recording of the Rules Interpretation Clinic for 2022 conducted via ZOOM on 5 February 2022 by the Kentucky Lacrosse Umpires Board (KLUB). Because of weather considerations the in-person clinic was moved to ZOOM.
The quality of the ZOOM video is not good. It is suggested that the 12 minute NFHS rules interpretation video found on the right sidebar be viewed after viewing the ZOOM video.
Frequently Asked Questions
02/01/2022
Here are the link for FAQs for certain areas of Girls Lacrosse. Please use these resources in conjunction with the rules book and manual since changes have occurred since the FAQs were produced.
- Boundary Ball: Download Boundary FAQs
- Free Movement: Download Free Movement FAQs
- Penalty Zone: Download Penalty Zone FAQs
- Self-Start: Download Self Start FAQS
Here are links for some additional resources to help explain the game of Girls Lacrosse:
- Card Administration: Download Card Administration Tree
- Girls Lacrosse Field: Download LAX Field
- Slow Whistle (Flag): Download Slow Whistle Decision Tree
USA Lacrosse 2022 Women's Game Officials Training Manual
02/01/2022
The USA Lacrosse 2022 Women's Game Officials Training Manual is required reading for officials and highly recommended reading for coaches. The manual is now available using this link: Download 2022 USAL Womens Game Officials Training Manual
USA Lacrosse 2020 Women's Game Officials Training Manual
01/31/2022
The USA Lacrosse Women's Game Officials Training Manual is required reading for officials and highly recommended reading for coaches. While awaiting the release of the 2022 Manual the 2020 Manual may be used. The document is provided here: Download 2020 USL Officials Training Manual
It is recommended that this large document not be printed, but downloaded to a file on a computer.
USA Lacrosse 2022 Youth Girls Lacrosse Rule Interpretation Video
01/31/2022
The following video and powerpoint is provided as a supplement for the in-person clinic presented by the Kentucky Lacrosse Umpires Board for umpires and coaches. The 2022 Girls Lacrosse Youth Rules and Q&A from LAXCON 2022 is also provided here: Download 2022 Girls-Youth Rules-Interp
2022 NFHS Girls Lacrosse Rules Interpretation
01/31/2022
The following video and powerpoint is provided as a supplement for the in-person clinic presented by the Kentucky Lacrosse Umpires Board for umpires and coaches. The 2022 Girls Lacrosse Rules and Q&A from LAXCON 2022 is also provided here: Download 2022-Girls-NFHS-Rules-Interp