Penalty Administration

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs
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.

Here are links for some additional resources to help explain the game of Girls Lacrosse:


USA Lacrosse 2022 Women's Game Officials Training Manual

USAL Manual 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

USAL MANUAL 2020
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.


Slow Whistle (Flag) Decision Chart

LAX Signal 46 FlagThe decision to use a Slow Whistle (Flag) seems a complex thought process at first, but when experience is added to knowledge, the application of the slow whistle becomes easier and understandable.  Here is a chart to assist the Girls Lacrosse Umpire in applying the Slow Whistle.

Download Slow Whistle Decision Tree

Slow Whistle Decision Chart


2018 Penalty Reference Card

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If you want an easy reference for Girls' Lacrosse penalty administration, take a look at this reference card.  You may download and print the pdf files.  Laminate the two  printed cards making a front/back.  They should fit into the pocket of your uniform pants or shirt.

I suggest that you NOT refer to the cards during the game, but they are a good, quick reference for before the game, at halftime, or after the game.

Also, as a part of this file there is a sample improvements card.  Every Umpire should identify three parts of his or her game to improve.

Download 2018 LAX Penalty Administration Card