Before, during, and after the game pro-active communication responsibilities for Lacrosse Officials

1. Before, during, and after the game pro-active communication responsibilities for Lacrosse Officials “Consistency in communications between games”

2. Before the game… • Contact each member of your Officiating Team prior to arriving at the field. • Confirm time and location of game. • Confirm when and where to meet for pre-game. • Discuss weather forecast / uniform. • Reach out no later than 12PM (noon) the day of the game. • This should not placed solely on the “Referee”. • Phone • Text • E-Mail

3. Contacting the home school….. • Print out the Arbiter “Game Details” page for the game. Carry this in the car on game day. • Are the other official’s numbers in your cell phone? • Click on “Site” and write down the email address and phone # of school contact. • Email the school contact to inform them you’re on the game and confirm location and start time. Provide your contact info and attach your PIAA clearance as a pdf file.

6. Game Day… • Meet at the pre-determined time and location • Call your partner(s) if you’re running late! • Things to Do / Pre-Game discussion • Uniform for the day. • Equipment checks – how many and when? • Rules clarification (InterAc vs. PIAA). • How to handle coaches if necessary? • How to handle a fight if necessary? • Previous experience(s) with the opponents. • How we are going to “Call It Today”? • How to consistently manage “face-offs”? • Walk onto the field together (@ least 20 min before game time)! • Stretch Out / Warm-Up!

7. Pre-game with the Coaches“You’ll never have a second chance to make a first impression” • Talk to the Home Team Coach First... • Introduce yourselves • Give them the officials “line-up card” • Read the PIAA certification (not for the InterAc) • Fill out your game day scorecard • Ask / discuss any other details (e.g. national anthem, line-up, etc.) • How to handle inclement weather / lightning? • How will you be compensated? • Any rules clarifications / questions? Do NOT judge previous calls! • Talk to the Visiting Team Coach next.. • (repeat)

8. On the Field • Check the Field • Goals and nets • Field markings • Conditions (e.g. mud, creases) • Obstructions (e.g. soccer goals, etc.) • Check with the Table Personnel / Score Book • The table is at least 6 yards from the field if possible. • Any rule changes from last year to review with the Table personnel? • Keeping track of personal fouls & minutes

9. On the Field with the Players • Call for Stick Checks (far mid-field) • Call Captains for the Coin Toss (5 min before game time) • Introduce yourselves to the Captains. • Read the PIAA certification/ sportsmanship. • Administer the Coin Toss. • Call the Teams for the Line-up • Any expectations from the Referee?

10. During the Game… • Three types of communication • Audio (whistle and verbal) • Signals / Body position • Eye contact • Audio (whistle and verbal) • Whistle to start / stop play, vary volume and length. • Talk to your partners during play. • “I’ve got your sideline Mark”, “Thanks Dale” • “Whadda ya think Dale, are they stalling?” • “I’ve got your goal Mark”, “Thanks Dale”, “I’m back Dale”

11. During the Game… • Signals and Body Position • Know your signals and use them! Over-emphasize! • Announce (signal) your fouls to your partner(s) first. • Be in the right position for the call and to start play. • Show your partners that you’re ready to re-start play. • Adjust your field position to maintain your 3 man “triangle” or keep your diagonal “string” (2 man) and keep all play in front of you. • Eye Contact • Make eye contact throughout the game esp. on starts / re-starts. • Watch your partner(s) position frequently.

12. During the Game… • During time-outs • Which team called the time-out, how many left, what time in the game? • Did they get the ball in the offensive zone before calling the time-out? • What count do they get on the re-start, if any? • After a goal • What color team and which # player scored? • Between quarters and at half-time (be proactive) • Confirm the score and penalty situation with the Table. • Are we keeping players safe? • Even or un-even face-off? Penalty time remaining? • Everything ok (e.g. coaches, players, contact, sportsmanship)? • Are we calling the game consistently?

13. After the game… • The game ends……… • Confirm the score. • Leave the field together after the teams cross on their way to their benches. • Do NOT discuss the game further with coaches, players, fans, etc. • Get to a “quiet” place and share constructive feedback. • Did you keep the players safe? • Did your Team communicate well? • Were your calls consistent? • In the event of an ejection(s) / fight: • Reach alignment on the sequence of events and details. • Contact your assigner immediately after the game. • Confirm who will fill out and submit the PIAA paperwork.

14. Quiz Question #1 • If it takes two men two days to dig two holes, how long does it take one man to dig half a hole?

15. Quiz Question #1 - Answer • If it takes two men two days to dig two holes, how long does it take one man to dig half a hole? • You can’t dig half a hole, once the first shovelful of dirt is removed it is a hole.

16. Quiz Question #2 • Which of these topics (with others) do you discuss in your “pre-game” with your crew? • Field conditions? • How you’ll consistently manage face-offs? • How to handle a fight? • Where you’re going for “post-game” • All of the above.

17. Quiz Question #2 - Answer • Which of these topics (with others)do you discuss in your “pre-game” with your crew? • Field conditions? • How you’ll consistently manage face-offs? • How to handle a fight? • Where you’re going for “post-game”? • All of the above.

18. Quiz Question #3 • Which topics do you discuss with each coach in your “pre-game” with them? • Read the PIAA Certification (if PIAA contest)? • Field conditions? • Where you’re going for “post-game”? • If there will be a national anthem and line-up? • All of the above.

19. Quiz Question #3 - Answer • Which topics do you discuss with each coach in your “pre-game” with them? • Read the PIAA Certification (if PIAA contest)? • Field conditions? • Where you’re going for “post-game”? • If there will be a national anthem and line-up? • All of the above.

20. Quiz Question #4 • What conditions should you check? • Goals and nets? • Clarify field markings? • Is the field playable (e.g. muddy)? • Obstructions (e.g. soccer goals)? • Dangers (e.g. grates, etc.)? • All of the above.

21. Quiz Question #4 - Answer • What conditions should you check? • Goals and nets? • Clarify field markings? • Is the field playable (e.g. muddy)? • Obstructions (e.g. soccer goals)? • Dangers (e.g. grates, etc.)? • All of the above.

22. Quiz Question #5 • How many times should you read the PIAA certification before a PIAA contest? • Once. • The what????? • Three.

23. Quiz Question #5 - Answer • How many times should you read the PIAA certification before a PIAA contest? • Once. • The what????? • Three.

24. Quiz Question #6 • Who originally said, “The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win.”? • Mark Cassidy • Kevin Schaefer • Bobby Knight • Dale Biegel

25. Quiz Question #6 - Answer • Who originally said, “The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win.”? • Mark Cassidy • Kevin Schaefer • Bobby Knight • Dale Biegel A well conducted, thorough communication plan is “preparing to win”!

26. Have A Good Game !