Q.
Why do I need to complete the "New Member Chapter Affiliation Form"?
I've been a member of GPLOA for years!
A. From the PIAA's perspective,
we are "New" to their organization, and they do not know the existing
relationships in existence. Simply complete your information on
the form, mail it to the Chapter Secretary, and the Chapter Secretary
will forward the completed form to PIAA offices.
Q.
When can I take the PIAA Boys Lacrosse test?
A. PIAA testing takes place four
times per year; the first Monday in February, June, October, and at the
Official's Convention in August. The next exam is Monday, February
1, 2010. Local sites are Upper Merion Middle School,
Melfield rec Center. Emmaus High school, Governor Mifflin High School.
Q.
What happens if I miss the February exam date? There must be a
provision for us long-time officials, right?
A. If you miss the February date,
you will not be reffing any High School or Middle School games for
2009!
Q. How do I register for the test?
A. Print the
application from the PIAA website, attach a check for $30.00 and
mail to the address on the form at lest 10 days prior to the exam date.
Q. What do I get for my $30.00?
A. You can take the exam for up to
two other sports within the same year, your insurance, and first year's
dues, and one PIAA patch.
Q. Where is
the test held?
A. Locally at Upper Merion Middle
School, Belfield Rec Center in Philadelphia, and Emmaus High School.
Mark your choice of the location on the applicaiton.
Q. OK, then what?
A. Assuming you pass, the PIAA
requires you to join a chapter [preferably GPLOA!]. within two weeks of
notification.
Q. What is the renewal cost for PIAA?
A. The PIAA charges $40 for each
sport that you are an official. Bills are mailed in October of
each year for the following school year. A discounted fee of $35
per sport if you pay by 1/15. A current rule book is included in
your membership as well as continued insurance coverage
Q. Will I need to take the test again
in 2009 or 2010?
A. Once you have successfully taken
the test, you will not need to retake it unless you drop out of PIAA for
the sport.
Q. Do I need to renew my US Lacrosse
membership?
A. A US Lacrosse membership is no
longer required. The insurance provided
through PIAA will cover you on the field. See the
summary document on PIAA's website for more information. You
can maintain your US Lacrosse
membership in order to take advantage of the extensive training,
information, and game development.
Q. Does the PIAA have their own
rules?
A. The PIAA uses NFHS rules
for "play of the game", so there is no change to the
game on the field. The PIAA does have specific eligibility rules,
such as no 5th year seniors, but we do not enforce these rules. |
