Reference

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.


Resources for Umpires

John SliderHere are several resources for 2019 for the Women's Lacrosse Game:

The USL Youth Rules Test and the NFHS Rules Test is now online.  Please read the instructions. Directions for accessing tests:

  1. Go to ArbiterSports
  2. Log In
  3. Click on US Lacrosse Central Hub.  This will take you to ...
  4. US Lacrosse Officials (or you may start here)
  5. Scroll down and click on the button "Officials Development Program"
  6. Scroll down and click on the button "Take a Test"
  7. At this point, you will need to sign on (User Name and Password)
  8. Click on "Catalog"
  9. Click on "Officials"
  10. Click on "Annual Rules Exam"
  11. Make certain that you take the two girls exams

There may be an easier path, but this is how I find it!

 


Intermediate Umpire Training

Intermediate Umpire Manual (Cover)After the New Umpire Training package, the next step is what could be called training for Intermediate Umpires.  An Intermediate Umpire is defined here as a Girls Lacrosse Umpire who has had an initial (first year) rating and is in at least his or her second year.  These Umpires are seeking either a Level 1 or Level 2 rating.

This Intermediate Umpire Training Manual is based on the Level 1-2 Rating Form from US Lacrosse:

Download Intermediate Umpire Manual

Download Level-1-2-Rating-form

Download Girls’ Lacrosse Intermediate Umpire Training Part 1

Download Girls’ Lacrosse Intermediate Umpire Training Part 2

 


New Umpire Training Module - Two Person Crew

13094-sprinting-girl-lacrosse-player-stickerAt the 2018 All-Umpires Training Clinic for the Kentucky Lacrosse Umpires Board I was assigned to teach the Two Person Crew module to first and second year Umpires.  US Lacrosse provided a good PowerPoint Presentation and script as a resource for teaching this module.  I "tweaked" the PowerPoint Presentation, added a narration, and saved it as a video which has been posted on YouTube for future reference. 


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