Ontario Minor Field Lacrosse League

Every team must provide a Timekeeper (stopwatch is required) or Scorekeeper (bring a backup pen) for their game. Each team must provide a Ballperson (and 3 balls) on the endline

What may not be understood about these responsibilities is that they are off field officials.

This means that the volunteers should not be coaching on the benchside or endlines, they should not be cheering loudly or questioning referee calls. For this small timeframe, you are an off field official and should be working in partnership with the on field officials.

Coaches can help the off field officials by insuring that the coaches box is always clear of their players. The players should not be lining the sidelines, they should be six yards from the field of play, and they should not be in the change area (unless changing or serving a penalty) or approaching the scorekeeper asking what the score is... The off field officials are required to have an unobstructed and uninterrupted view of the field of play.

The respect for the game should never be comprised by the players, coaches, officials or parents. Everyone is responsible to ensure this stays true in Field Lacrosse

Why not become an official, referee and umpire? How do I become an official? Where are the courses? When are the courses being held?  Please visit the OLRA website for all your inquiries.

 www.ontariolacrosseofficials.ca

The OMFLL is looking for your comments and suggestions, anyone can participate (athletes, coaches, parents, officials....).

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