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.
2025 Summer Tournament Schedule
Dates Organizer Location Assigner Mobile phone
June 21-22 PrimeTime URI Kingston, RI Darrell Benson 508-454-3973
June 21-22 PrimeTime Troy, NY John Stiso 518-275-7051
June 20-21 Legacy Devens (youth) Darrell Benson 508-454-3973
June 28-29 PrimeTime Bryant, Smithfield RI Darrell Benson 508-454-3973
July 1-2 Legacy Devens (High School) Darrell Benson 508-454-3973
July 6 PrimeTime UMass Amherst Darrell Benson 508-454-3973
July 12-13 PrimeTime Burlington, VT Brett DiVenere 802-233-6479
July 19-20 PrimeTime Saratoga, NY John Stiso 518-275-7051
July 26-27 PrimeTime Virginia Beach, VA
August 2-3 PrimeTime Bryant, Smithfield RI Darrell Benson 508-454-3973
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EMLOA Gillette Stadium Tailgate May 24-26
Day one is in the books. Rich Bielecki and Tony Rogers manned the grill and pictured here is one of the many officials who worked the games who stopped by to enjoy the food, especially Tony's Deep Fried Turkey. It was a big hit. Thanks Tony
Nice turnout for Day 2.
New location for Day 2, may be the same for Final game on Sunday. North parking lot, but section 3B. Plan to be back there but if not there, look for us back in section 4.
Day 3 wrapped up a strong pressence for EMLOA.
Special thanks to Tony Rogers, Rich Bielecki, and Jim Costelo for their help, as well as the others who made contributions.
The Town Pride League presented the Darrell Benson Cup to the Needham 8th grade team on Sunday June 7 as champions, having beat Medfield by a single goal.
League President Chris Rucker convinced Darrell Benson to make an appearance and make the presentation with a few choice words thrown in.
As part of the MIAA and NFHS Officials Appreciation Week, Nashoba Athletic Director Tania Rich presented Casey Gates and Doug Davenport with a token gift bag prior to the Nashoba Algonguin game and had this picture taken with each teams captains. Nashoba won, 11-8.
2025 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. We also have a Venmo and Paypal option. Contact Darrell Benson if you want o use one of those payment methods dbenson1@comcast,net
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 - note that we have a new treasurer in 2025. Checks or money orders should be made out to EMLOA in the amount of $115 and mailed
to:
EMLOA c/o Mel McKee
227 Winter St.
Ashland, MA 01721
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 2025 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 2025 Dues policy to:
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2025 EMLOA REGISTRATION AND DUES
EMLOA 2025 New Candidates
If you are a current member of the 2025 EMLOA (adult) New Candidates class and you want to pay by check, see information above for
paying by check. Remember, amount is $140 $115.
If you are a current member of the 2025 EMLOA New Candidates class and you want to pay online, click on the button below (2025 New
Cand $140 $115). New Candidate Clinic fee of $50 is cut in half for 2025, hence only pay $115 ($90 dues and $25 Clinic
fee).
MYL Convention Gillette Stadium Feb 2, 2025
EMLOA was front an center at the Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse Convention held at Gillette Stadium on February 2. It was the third annual meeting where we have made ourselves available to support MYL and be there to promote EMLOA as a vital part of youth lacrosse. We also conducted two classes for our highly successful Associate Officials program, where we train high school age players to become officials for the various youth leagues. The program lays the foundation for many who have come back to EMLOA in later years to become full fledged officials.
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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 2025, 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.
2025 EMLOA Annual Meeting Online makeup recording:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/8517560784452969564
2025 ASSOCIATE OFFICIALS (High School age)
The 2025 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 2025
NCAA Rules changes for 2025 and NFHS (high school) rule changes are posted on the Rules & Mechanics tab
Microsoft Power Point presentation [7.9 MB]
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/7327022789143029083
Link to 4/28 GoToMeeting
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