RETURNING UMPIRE TRAINING INFORMATION FOR THE 2021 SEASON

As we prepare for next year, the Kentucky Lacrosse Umpires Board needs to know if individual officials are returning for the 2021 season.  KLUB respects whatever decision individual umpires make during these times.  

 

Here is important training information for persons who will return to officiate:

• KLUB dues will not be collected for the 2021 season.
•  ALL training, except for on-field ratings, will be done online.  US Lacrosse’s Convention will be entirely online in 2021.  The USL Convention (LAXCON) will be mandatory training and will be the only training available for those wanting to umpire in 2021.  Your US Lacrosse membership must be current in order to attend/register for LAXCON.  You may register on your own for $45 or KLUB will register you as part of a group and pay your registration fee ($35). If you wish to be a part of the KLUB group and NOT pay the registration fee, please insure that your USL membership is current and send your USL membership number to the training coordinator, Chris Niblock, not later that 28 December 2020.  Once the sessions have been firmed up KLUB leadership will get back with everyone as to what sessions will be mandatory.  USL will be able to provide lists of those who have watched online.
• There will not be a 2021 NFHS Girl’s lacrosse rulebook as last year’s will be used.  There will, however, be a new test.

For now, individual umpires must communicate to Chris Niblock ([email protected]) regarding intentions for the 2021 season.

All Umpires will be hearing further from leadership regarding the pre-season training.  KLUB understands that this is an unprecedented time and the waiving of the yearly fee ($55 for returning umpires) and the subsidizing of the USL LaxCon fees shows the commitment the Board has taken to helping everyone out and ensuring we are all prepared for whatever 2021 brings.

Instructions for Taking the Required Tests for US Lacrosse Umpires

Here are the instructions for taking the two required tests for US Lacrosse Umpires.  Also included are the hard copies of both the 2020 NFHS test and the 2020 USL Youth test.

• Download Exam Instructions

• Download 2020 Girls NFHS Rules Exam HARD COPY

• Download 2020 Girls Youth Rules Exam HARD COPY

Resources Used in 2020 New Umpires Orientation

Download the US Lacrosse And Arbiter PowerPoint presentations (with instructor notes) and video used in the KLUB New Umpires Orientation on 18/19 January 2020:

• Download Arbiter Tutorial

• Download Professionalism and Game Management

• Download Equipment etc

• Download Game Procedures

• Download Major Fouls etc

• Download Minor Fouls and Goal Circle Fouls

• Download Two Person Crew Positioning

• Download 2020 NEW OFFICIALS CHECKLIST 2020

2020 Rules Interpretation Video:

2020 US Lacrosse Training Videos

2020 NFHS Girls' Rules Interpretation Video

NFHS Girls' Rules Changes Webinar - 2020

2020 Youth Girls’ Rules Interpretations

Girls’ & Women’s Headgear Info

US Lacrosse Stick Check Video

A Closer Look at Shooting Space

Legal and Illegal Contact

Game Management Webinar

Preparing for Playoffs - Three Person System Review

Murphy's Laws for Sports Officials

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - Boundaries, Free Movement, Penalty Zone, Self Start, and Uniforms

Here are the US Lacrosse and NFHS FAQs for key rules:

• Download Boundary FAQs

• Download Free Movement FAQs

• Download Penalty Zone FAQs

• Download Self Start FAQS

• Download Uniform Guidelines

 

Rules Books and Officials Training Manual

The 2020 Rules Book and Manual are now available.

• Download 2020 USL Girls Youth Rules Book

• Order the 2020 NFHS Rules Book

• Download 2020 USL Officials Training Manual

2020 Umpire Training Dates Set

Training and Rating dates have been set for 2020 for the Kentucky Lacrosse Umpires Board: 

18-Jan	Saturday		New Umpire - Louisville
19-Jan	Sunday	9:00 - 12:00	New Umpire - Lexington	Sayre
25-Jan	Saturday	9:00 - 1:00	All Umpire Rules - Lexington	Georgetown
26-Jan	Sunday	1:00 - 4:00	All Umpire Rules - Louisville	SHA
15-Feb	Saturday	9:00 - 1:00	All Umpire Rules and Business	Georgetown
22-Feb	Saturday		Rating Louisville - L1+	???
22-Feb	Saturday	9:00 - 3:00	Rating Lexington - All	Georgetown
29-Feb	Saturday		Rating Louisville - New	???

Kentucky Umpire Joins US Lacrosse Women's Officials Education Development Team

Kentucky Women's Umpire, John Slider, has been invited to participate in the US Lacrosse Women's Officials Education Development Team.  The team involves US Lacrosse Officials Development staff members, Charlie Obermayer (Senior Manager, Officials Development), Liz Brush (Manager of Officials Development Operations), and Jenn Larkin (Manager of Officials Development Content and Curriculum).  The team functions as a part of the Content and Curriculum area.

The eight-member team is chaired by Coleen Spiegelhoff.

The team will be working with all aspects of the curriculum for education of women's umpires.

The team is divided into ten working groups of two to four persons with each member of the team on multiple groups.  John will be involved in three working groups that will focus on revising the Certified Observers On-Line Course; revising the Certified Observers Webinar; and updating the Officials Training Manual for 2020.

John will continue to serve as the Women's Game, Kentucky Coordinator, Officials Development, US Lacrosse.

US Lacrosse (Women's Game) Officials Development Structure

The structure for US Lacrosse Women's Game Officials Development may seem complex to many.  Here is an organizational chart based on a resource from US Lacrosse and including leadership for the game in Kentucky:

Interested in Becoming Girls Lacrosse Umpire?

Officiating is a great way to stay actively involved in the game and enjoy great camaraderie.  It is also ideal for persons who have not played Lacrosse, but who want to be involved with the development of young persons through a growing sport.  The officiating community is the “third team” on the field and through officiating you can develop friendships and connections with others committed to the game.

For more information go to "Become an Official: at the US Lacrosse site: CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION

You may complete a brief form that will go directly to the State Coordinator for Officials Development, who will in turn contact you and pass your interest on to the recruiting coordinator for state's local officials organization: CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE BRIEF FORM

We look forward to YOU becoming a part of the "Third Team on the Field."