Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

• Download 2019 USL Youth Rulebook
• Download 2019 USL Officials Training Manual
• Download 2019 NFHS Rules Changes
• Download 2019 USL Rules Changes
• Download 2019 USL LAX Youth Exam Hard Copy
• Download USL Training Requirements
• Download PP1 Introduction and Professionalism
• Download PP2 Rule 1-3 2019
• Download PP3 Rule 4-6 2019
• Download PP4 Rule 7 Goal Circle
• Download PP5 Rule 8 Restraining Line
• Download PP6 Rule 9 Minor Fouls
• Download PP7 Rule 10 Major Fouls
• Download PP8 Rule 11 Slow Whistle
• Download PP9 Rule 12 Misconduct
• Download PP10 Three Person Positioning 2019
• Download PP11 Two Person Positioning 2019
• Download PP12 Mechanics and Signals
• Download PP13 ArbiterPay Walkthrough
• Download USL On-Field Rating Requirements
• Download USL Observer On Field Rating Checklist for Level 1 (Apprentice)
• Download USL Rating Form for Level 1 (Apprentice) - for first year umpires and juniors; does not provide a score
• Download USL Observer On Field Rating Checklist for Level 1
• Download USL Observer On Field Rating Checklist for Level 2
• Download USL Rating Form for Level 1&2
• Download USL Observer On Field Rating Checklist for Level 3
• Download USL Rating Form for Level 3

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!

 

2019 Women's Game Officials Training Manual

The 2019 US Lacrosse Women's Game Officials Training Manual is available for download.  It is recommended that the manual NOT be printed as a hard copy, but sent to a computer, tablet, or other device for reference.

Download 2019 LAX Training Manual

Intermediate Umpire Training

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

At 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. 

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2018 Penalty Reference Card

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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