Resources

NCAA Resources

  1. Table Crew Reference Sheet – created by Willie Scroggs, NCAA
  2. NCAA Rules – created by Jimmy Barraclough, GPLOA

PIAA Resources

Coaching Cards with PIAA Sportsmanship

In an effort to train our officials, the PIAA, KLOA, and US lacrosse collaborated to create the presentations and descriptions below and deserve full credit.

Game Preparation

  1. Pre-game Responsibilities – A strong pre-game meeting sets the foundation for a successful game. Communicate beforehand, set the meeting time, and review crew expectations led by the referee. Focus on safety, consistency, and fair foul enforcement. (Created by KLOA Member Dave Shank)
  2. Acronyms for Better Officiating – Here are some phrases/words of wisdom to help everyone be a better official. These do not involve rules, mechanics, or signals – just good practices when you are officiating. (Adapted from presentation at the 2016 US Lacrosse National Convention)

Game Administration

  1. Game Management Tips – As officials, we represent ourselves, the PIAA, and our fellow officials. Professionalism is expected at every game. Consistent training and crew performance help coaches and players know what to expect. Our goal is to ensure a safe, fair lacrosse game every time. (Created by KLOA Member David Tripp)
  2. Game Administration Guidelines – There are aspects of the game that officials have historically had to learn “on the fly”. These range from how to run the pre-game meeting to what to do if the game is tied at the end of regulation. (Created by the PIAA)
  3. The Last Two Minutes of the Game – The last two minutes of a game are often the most important for the officials. Whether it is a one goal game or a blowout, we must be at our best. (Adapted from presentation at the 2016 US Lacrosse National Convention)
  4. Ejections – There are some situations that require ejection from the game for a player and/or a coach. It is important that we document the reasons for the ejection and report them to the PIAA. (Created by the PIAA)

On Field Mechanics

  1. Faceoffs – Lacrosse has the uniqueness of having a faceoff to start each period and after each goal. Official’s must be able to conduct fast and fair faceoff multiple times per game. This ability keeps the flow of the game and allows the players to decide the outcome. (Created by Scott Dede, PIAA Statewide Rules Interpreter)
  2. Proper Restarts – Lacrosse is a game with multiple situations where the game must be restarted. These situations must be administered by the officials properly to ensure that the rules are being followed and neither team is disadvantaged by the restarting of play. (Created by Scott Dede, PIAA Statewide Rules Interpreter)
  3. Over and Back – This presentation will help officials with the over and back rule. Video examples are available for multiple situations involving this rule. (Created by the PIAA)
  4. Strange Situations – There are things that come up during a game that require a deeper understanding of the rules. These must come up once a season, once every three years, or maybe never. No matter what, if we have had discussions about them, we will be prepared if and when they do. (Created by the PIAA)

Foul Enforcement

  1. Technical Fouls – Technical fouls in lacrosse are less serious in nature and involve one player or team being disadvantaged by the actions of the opponent. These fouls do not involve player safety and therefore the penalty for these violations is either a loss of possession or a 30 second time serving foul, depending on possession (or lack thereof) of the ball when the foul occurs. Please note: This presentation is long, but there are several different types of technical fouls that must be learned. Our consistent enforcement of these fouls helps to maintain the flow of the game, so please take the time to review the situations and the video examples. (Created by KLOA Member T.J. Antich)
  2. Personal Fouls – Personal fouls are the “felonies” in a lacrosse game. They involve player safety and are of a more serious nature. The penalty is suspension from the game for one to three minutes, based on the official’s judgement as to the severity and intent of the offending player. (Created by the PIAA)
  3. Simultaneous Fouls – Penalty enforcement can be different when multiple players are involved. It is important for us to know the differences these fouls present in enforcement. (Created by Keith Glock, New Jersey Statewide Rules Interpreter)
  4. Equipment and Stick Checks – Players are required to meet the requirements of being properly equipped and have a legal crosse. This presentation helps with identifying infractions and the penalties involved. (Created by Scott Dede, PIAA Statewide Rules Interpreter)