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 2025 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 2025 schedule for new candidates training is below. We have a classroom component,  and on-field component. 

2025 New Candidates Classes - Classroom (in-person)

Fore Kicks, Marlboro  Feb 24, March 3, March 10   Upstairs

   Marshfield High School  Feb 25, Mar 4, 11 Rm 147 Gym entrance

Dedham American Legion Feb 26, March 5, 12 Front entrance

Woburn High School Feb 27, March 6, 13 Teachers Lounge

Classes run from 6:30-8:30   

March 2   ANNUAL MEETING 

Xaverian Bros High School-Westwood

   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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