Umpires for Girls Lacrosse Teams in NCJLA Eleni Papatestas Rodgers- Girls Lacrosse Assignor

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Pre Game

Recruiting Officials Officials Training Scheduling and how it affects the umpire Using Arbiter  ◦ ◦ ◦

Game Time

Sideline Manager Sportslike behavior Growth and Feedback for Officials 

New rules for 2012

 Areas of need - San Francisco and Berkeley - North: Marin, Petaluma, Santa Rosa - Outlying HS Club teams: Chico etc - Peninsula: San Jose to San Fran  NEED ADULTS - Adults only for HS games - Adults for U15A and U13A  Area of strength: Junior umpires in the East Bay Still need ADULTS

 Umpires get paid to watch and work with the sport they love – or are going to love.

 Lots of flexibility- set your own schedule  Spread the word: Athletic individuals, college students, Umpires in other sports, Parents  Parents- cannot umpire their child’s teams but plenty of other opportunities

• Requirements 1.

6 hrs of Classroom Training every year 2.

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Pass: US Lacrosse Umpires Written Exam Pass: Field Training Join US Lacrosse • ◦ The importance of training No umpires = no games • Umpire retention - Make it a positive, enjoyable experience - We are all learning!

ARBITER  Separate system for umpires   Designated liason- no more than 2 contacts Set up account at same time team roster is due FEB 1 st .

CHANGES IN SCHEDULING  Umpires have committed their time to your team.

 Forfeits “ Will not be tolerated this season” - Game cancellation within 72 hours of game - Email assignor- call referees

     Sideline Manager- Walk field, introduce themselves to table, coaches, umpires. Neutral party that can assist with sportslike behavior. Teams, timer and roster before the game begins Timing: If running clock- NO SHOT after time has run out. Stop clock at end of halves- allows for shot if foul occurs before time has run out.

Athletes & coaches should strive to: 1) Full commitment toward participation 2) Respect for rules and officials 3) Respect for social conventions 4) Respect for our opponents 5) Avoid poor attitudes towards participation

 Model positive behavior for your players- lets benefit from great coaching AND officiating.  Focus on improvement: Umpires only get better through practice.

 Constructive criticism- same principles as Positive Coaching Alliance. Where can this official improve.

 Feedback on Arbiter

• • • March 3 & 4 th Treasure Island Training Opportunity for Players AND REFEREES!

    New Rules for 2012 Checking Field sizes No deputy at any level Coaching Areas