Becoming a Boys Lacrosse Official

Note: High School Students should visit the Associate Officials tab for information

We are looking for boys’ lacrosse officials for the 2026 season. Training qualifies candidates to officiate boys’ high school games and boys’ youth lacrosse games.

Interested candidates should contact us at

newlaxref@gmail.com  

Our 2026 schedule for new candidates training is below. We have a classroom component,  and on-field component. 

2026 New Candidates Classes - Classroom (in-person)

Fore Kicks, Marlboro  Feb 23, March 2, March 9   Upstairs

   Marshfield High School  Feb 24, Mar 3, 10 Rm 147 Gym entrance

Dedham American Legion Feb 25, March 4, 11 Front entrance

Woburn High School Feb 26, March 5, 12 Teachers Lounge

Classes run from 6:30-8:30   

March    ANNUAL MEETING 

Location--TBA

   8-12:30 

We have an Arbiter Scheduling tutortial posted via EMLOA.org

Cost: $115 ($90 for 2025 dues, ) Training Clinic fee

On field training clinics will be available in the spring, prior to season

                    Don’t hesitate to join EMLOA – Sign Up today!                   

Unsolicited feedback from a first year official for EMLOA following the completion of the 2025 high school season.

Good morning,

Thank you for all of the guidance and training this year. As a first year official and someone who officiates other high school sports, I wanted you and the team to know that the training program for lacrosse was the strongest and most complete that I have enjoyed. The mentor program was excellent and despite often feeling overwhelmed I knew I had other officials willing to help me along.   

I am reaching out today to find out if there are opportunities to referee lacrosse this summer.  

Thank you in advance,

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