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.
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Summer Tournament Listings 2026
Dates Host Location Assigner
June 13 & 14 MYL Jamboree Devens 5/6 and 7/8 age groups Jon Izzo 978-979-1176
Rick Catalano 617-909-1717
June 13 & 14 Primetime Shootout UMass Amherst Darrell Benson 508-454-3973
June 20 & 21 MYL Jamboree Devens 1/2 and 3/4 age group Jon Izzo 978-979-1176
predominately staffed by Associate officials Rick Catalano 617-909-1717
June 20 & 21 Primetime Brawlin at the Beach URI Kingston RI Darrell Benson 508-454-3973
June 20 & 21 Primetime National Invitational at Albany (Troy NY)
Additinal dates and tourneys will be posted shortly
Seasonal/Tournament EMLOA membership and Arbiter enrollment
New for 2026, non-EMLOA members can become a Seasonal Member of EMLOA to be assigned various tournaments through our EMLOA Arbiter account. This cost has in the past been absorbed by EMLOA, but with the tournaments constantly growing and the need for more officals, it has become necessary for a $10 charge for you to be considered for these assignements. This will cover all summer and fall events.
We will offer 3 options for payment. Check, Credit Card, or Venmo.
Check made out to EMLOA mailed to:
EMLOA Attn: Mel Mckee
227 Winter St.
Ashland, Ma 01721
Venmo
@EMLOAlax or scan below QR code
Credit Card click on Buy Now button
If you would like to print a copy of the test, use below link.
Adobe Acrobat document [325.4 KB]
Link to recording of Annual Meeting makeup.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/5537957948532283651
Link to refresher test
https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=g3v69ab040fa7efe
MYL Convention Gillette Stadium Feb 1, 2026
EMLOA was front an center at the Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse Convention held at Gillette Stadium on February 1. It was the fourth 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.
The Patriots send-off celebration created a slight distraction, but also gave everyone a chance to observe it from the warmth of the club area.
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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 2026, 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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NEW RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR 2026
NCAA Rules changes for 2026 and NFHS (high school) rule changes are posted on the Rules & Mechanics tab
LACROSSE 2026 Recommended game fees
Varsity $104
Jr. Varsity/Freshman $78
MIAA Tournament game fees
Preliminary through round of 16 $112
Round of 8 $121
Semi Final and Finals $131
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