Umpires for Girls Lacrosse Teams in NCJLA Eleni Papatestas Rodgers- Girls Lacrosse Assignor Pre Game ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Recruiting Officials Officials Training Scheduling and how it affects the umpire Using Arbiter Game Time Sideline Manager Sportslike behavior Growth and Feedback for Officials New rules for 2012 Areas of need - San Francisco and Berkeley - North: Marin, Petaluma, Santa Rosa - Outlying HS Club teams: Chico etc - Peninsula: San Jose to San Fran NEED ADULTS - Adults only for HS games - Adults for U15A and U13A Area of strength: - Junior umpires in the East Bay - Still need ADULTS Umpires get paid to watch and work with the sport they love – or are going to love. Lots of flexibility- set your own schedule Spread the word: Athletic individuals, college students, Umpires in other sports, Parents Parents- cannot umpire their child’s teams but plenty of other opportunities • Requirements 1. 2. 3. 4. • 6 hrs of Classroom Training every year Pass: US Lacrosse Umpires Written Exam Pass: Field Training Join US Lacrosse The importance of training ◦ No umpires = no games • Umpire retention - Make it a positive, enjoyable experience - We are all learning! ARBITER Separate system for umpires Designated liason- no more than 2 contacts Set up account at same time team roster is due FEB 1st. CHANGES IN SCHEDULING Umpires have committed their time to your team. Forfeits “ Will not be tolerated this season” - Game cancellation within 72 hours of game - Email assignor- call referees Sideline Manager- Walk field, introduce themselves to table, coaches, umpires. Neutral party that can assist with sportslike behavior. Teams, timer and roster before the game begins Timing: If running clock- NO SHOT after time has run out. Stop clock at end of halves- allows for shot if foul occurs before time has run out. Athletes & coaches should strive to: 1) Full commitment toward participation 2) Respect for rules and officials 3) Respect for social conventions 4) Respect for our opponents 5) Avoid poor attitudes towards participation Model positive behavior for your players- lets benefit from great coaching AND officiating. Focus on improvement: Umpires only get better through practice. Constructive criticism- same principles as Positive Coaching Alliance. Where can this official improve. Feedback on Arbiter • • • March 3 & 4th Treasure Island Training Opportunity for Players AND REFEREES! New Rules for 2012 Checking Field sizes No deputy at any level Coaching Areas