NCWLUA 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

TOPICS

Pre Game: Recruiting, Training, Scheduling

Recruiting Umpires 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

Recruiting Umpires

Officials Training• Requirements

1. 6 hrs of Classroom Training every year2. Pass: US Lacrosse Umpires Written Exam3. Pass: Field Training 4. 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

Scheduling and Arbiter

Game Time

Create a Positive Environment

Game Protocols from an Umpires Point of View

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.

Teaching and Modeling Sportslike Behavior

Athletes & coaches should strive to:1) Full commitment toward participation2) Respect for rules and officials3) Respect for social conventions4) Respect for our opponents5) Avoid poor attitudes towards participation

Learning, Growth and Retention 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

Field Training & Play Day• 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