We have a critical need for referees to support the tremendous growth of Lacrosse in Illinois.
If you are interested in officiating lacrosse, see the process below.
BECOME A REFEREE
To become a lacrosse referee , take these next steps:
Step 1 - Become of Member of GLLOA*
Registration
Valid US Lacrosse Membership
Pay GLLOA dues
Attend at least one mandatory meeting
Support GLLOA, US Lacrosse, and IHSA philosophies (rule interpretation, mechanics, game management)
Valid IHSA Registration (for Boy's Lacrosse) - needed to officiate high school games
Step 2 - Training
Training for new officials is in early March.
Step 3 - Uniforms
From top to bottom:
-Black pin-strip cap
-Black and white striped official’s jersey (short or long sleeve, but prefer crews to match. Ideal to have both)
-Black undershirt (can be any black T-shirt)
-Black Shorts
-Black Socks (short - just out of the shoe style)
-Black Belt
-Two yellow, weighted flags
-Lacrosse Score Card (plastic or paper) with pencil / pen
-Coin (for coin toss)
-Whistle (Finger whistles such as the Fox-40 work very well)
-Small tape measure (for measuring Lacrosse sticks; should be up to 72” long)
-Black Cleats/Shoes (prefer solid black, but some white stripping allowed)
-20 Second Timer (ReadyRef has vibrating and audible models)
