The Eastern Massachusetts Lacrosse Officials Association (EMLOA) provides officiating services for all levels of Men's and Boy's lacrosse. The primary territory for delivering our services includes leagues and schools located throughout Eastern and Central Massachusetts.
Openings will be posted as needed
2024 Fall Ball tournaments
Laxtoberfest
UMass Amherst
October 20 Assigner
Darrell Benson dbenson1@comcast.net 508-454-3973
Fall Classik
October 27
Devens and Game On Fitchburg Assigner
Darrell Benson dbenson1@comcast.net 508-454-3973
Mid-Fall Classic
UMass Amherst
November 3 Assigners
Darrell Benson dbenson1@comcast.net 508-454-3973
Colonial Classik
UMass-Amherst
November 9 & 10 Assigner
Darrell Benson dbenson1@comcast.net 508-454-3973
Primetime Fall Showdown Classic
Bryant University-Smithfield RI
November 17 Assigner
Darrell Benson dbenson1@comcast.net 508-454-3973
Roy Condon was recently inducted into the the NILOA Hall of Fame, and also the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame. The picture that he is holding was signed by mostly all of the officials from district #1. Roy was also named to the 25th Anniversary NCAA All Tournament team as one of the of the Officials.
Pictured here, left to right Eric Evans, John Hill, Roy Condon, and Dave Pinciaro
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BOYS LACROSSE REFS WANTED
We have lots of openings for lacrosse officials in Eastern and Central Mass. If you are interested in joining our ranks, apply below. We have a program for everyone!
AGES 18 and OLDER -If you are 18 or older, you have two choices:
1) Full EMLOA - sign up and take the new candidates classes. You can do HS Varsity, sub-Varsity and Youth. With some experience, you can advance to men's games and College games.
2) Apprentice EMLOA - this program is geared towards two groups, 1) college aged adults (former AO's) and 2) parents/coaches of youth players (Dads with Flags). College students can officiate HS subvarsity games (with an adult) as well as any level of Youth lacrosse. Dad's with Flags can do the same.
If you'd like to become a Lacrosse Official in 2024, email newlaxref@gmail.com We will respond with information on Training and Certification. Click on the "Become a Ref" tab above for more information.
AGES 17 and UNDER:
If you are a HS student under the age of 18 you have one choice:
Associate Official - go to Associate Officials pages for more information.
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Pics above - March 3 Annual meeting with over 250 attendees to get the the 2024 season off on the right foot.
To review a recording of the makeup meeting use this link.
2024 EMLOA Annual Meeting Online makeup recording: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/3545881456901098666
2024 EMLOA REGISTRATION AND DUES Current Members (Adults 18 and over)
As in years past, EMLOA will allow members (adult officials) to pay your Annual Dues either by check or online.
The online system will allow you to pay with either a credit card or by electronic check. The online system is very simple to use and is streamlined for a quicker online experience.
PAY EMLOA DUES BY
CHECK - The check payments are handled directly through the EMLOA Treasurer. Checks or money orders should be made
out to EMLOA in the amount of $85 and mailed to:
EMLOA c/o Dave Pinciaro
8 Central St. Suite 101
Topsfield, MA 01983-1837
PAY EMLOA DUES ONLINE - You can pay online by clicking on the button below. You will be taken to the authorize.net secure checkout page - enter the Security Code and click Continue. You will be given the option of paying with a credit card or by an electronic check. Fill in your billing information and your email address and submit your transaction. (Note that your shipping info is the same as billing info, so just check the box and info will populate.). Once you complete your transaction, you will see a receipt page - you may print that for your records if you so desire. You will also get an email receipt so make sure you enter your correct email address!
NOTE: If you are trying to pay using Google Chrome (phone or PC), you may experience a problem with the "Pay 2024 Dues" button. In that case, either launch a Microsoft Edge browser or an Internet Explorer browser window and pay or you can always pay by check.
Send any questions or concerns pertaining to the EMLOA 2024 Dues policy to:
2024 EMLOA REGISTRATION AND DUES EMLOA 2024 New Candidates
If you are a current member of the 2024 EMLOA (adult) New
Candidates class and you want to pay by check, see information above for paying by check. Remember, amount is $135 $110.
If you are a current member of the 2024 EMLOA New
Candidates class and you want to pay online, click on the button below (2024 New Cand $135 $110). New Candidate Clinic fee of $50 is
cut in half for 2024, hence only pay $110 ($85 dues and $25 Clinic fee).
2024 ASSOCIATE OFFICIALS (High School age)
The 2024 Associate Official (High School aged officials) Training Program is currently underway. To access ALL pertinent information relating to the AO program, click here - Associate Officials Page or click on the Associate Officials link on the menu at the top of this page. You will find information on the following topics:
AO Certification and Recertification Process including Nomination Process, Registration Process, Training Classes and Testing, Mentoring and Evaluations/Observations
AO Pay Rates and Coverage
PAY ASSOCIATE OFFICIALS REGISTRATION/DUES - Information for paying your 2024 Associate Officials Registration/Dues is available at the following link on the Associate Officials page Registration and Payment .
NEW RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR 2024
NCAA Rules changes for 2024 and NFHS (high school) rule changes are posted on the Rules & Mechanics tab
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