The ILOA provides training to anyone interested in becoming a boys’ lacrosse official at the Youth or High School levels. The general items required to attain US Lacrosse certification through the ILOA are:
- USA Lacrosse (national governing body for lacrosse) REQUIREMENTS:
- Membership (with designation of “official”)
- Completion of USA Lacrosse online coursework
- Includes several videos and open-book rules exams
- Indiana Lacrosse Officials Association (local officiating association) REQUIREMENTS:
- Membership (No dues for new officials or returning youth officials)
- Optional Pre- and In-Season Group Training meetings (required for post-season assignments)
- Meetings usually begin in late January or February
- We are currently planning to introduce a webconferencing option
Youth Officials Training
Youth (U.S.A. Lacrosse Level 1) Training is targeted at officials with little or no experience in officiating boys lacrosse. The ILOA focus at this level is to provide training for officials interested in officiating games at the sub-high school level. High school students and others interested in only officiating boys youth games may learn more about the Level 1 training here.
Note: Youth officials must be at least 14 years old and 2 years older than the level of game worked.
Adult Officials Training
High School (U.S.A. Lacrosse Level 2) Training sessions are held for prospective adult referees prior to the start of each lacrosse season in January and February. Completion of this training qualifies the trainee to officiate both High School and Youth boys games. Adults, ages 18 and older, may learn more about the Level 2 training here.
Note: High School level officials must be at least 18 years old and have graduated high school.