Pre-Game Responsibilities for Lacrosse Officials

1. Pre-Game Responsibilities for Lacrosse Officials

2. Your Team… • Contact each member of your Officiating Team prior to arriving at the field. • No later than 12 noon day of the game. • This should not placed solely on the “Referee” • Phone • Text • E-Mail

3. Game Day… • Agree to meet at the same location at the field • Things to Do / Pre-Game discussion • How are the Officials mentally & physically • Uniform for the day • Previous experience with the opponents • How we are going to “Call It Today” • Stretch Out / Warm-Up • Walk onto the field together (20 Min)

4. On the Field with Coaches • Talk to the Home Team Coach First... • Introduce yourself • Give them the officials “line-up card” • Fill out your game day card • Talk about Sportsmanship • Ask / discuss any other details • Talk to the Visiting Team Coach next.. • (repeat)

5. On the Field with Players • Call for Stick Checks • Check the Field / Equipment • Check the Table / Book • Call Captains for the Coin Toss • Introduce Yourself to the Captains • Talk about Sportsmanship • Administer the Coin Toss • Bring Out the Teams for the Line-Up

6. Have A Good Game !