Helpful videos

2012 Rules interpretation video

Basics of the game from a coach and player perspective.

Settled attack.

Lead and trail.

"You Make the Call" - This is part of US Lacrosse's Officials Training Program. Watch these video clips and decide what call you would make, then see what the pros have to say.

Try these Training Flash Cards

2011 US Lacrosse Convention Sessions

The Annual US Lacrosse Convention has some great presentations every year that they make available to participants. If you couldn't attend the convention this year, you can view the slideshows from the presentations and listen to audio from this and last year's convention. There are also some great field demonstration presentations with video.

INSTRUCTIONS:

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From the 2011 Convention, Here are some RECOMMNEDED sessions (* suggested start for new officials):

WLD4 - 2 Person Positioning (On Field)*
WLD11 - 3 Person Positioning (On Field)
W05 - 55 Beats a Minutes - Habits of Highly Effective Umpires*
W02 - 55 Beats Per Minute - Maintaining Composure Under Fire*
W03 - I'll Take Major Fouls for 1000 - Review of the Basics
W10 - Mechanics Matter - If You Don’t Look Good, We Don't Look Good*
W11 - GREEN. YELLOW. RED - You Have the Cards, USE THEM*
W21 - 80/20
W29 - Happy "Trails" to You
W68 - To Flag or Not to Flag
W48 - Our "Sphere" of Influence*
W60 - CROSS CHECKING...STILL Not Ok!*
W73 - 50/50 Calls - Review of the Block vs Charge, Picks and Screens

GREAT LAKES REGION CLINIC and RATING EVENTS in 2011 - District level

Coming soon is a list of dates in 2011 for development opportunities through clinics and rating events in the Great Lakes Region. Please check the Great Lakes Region page for additional information.

RATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RETURNING DISTRICT UMPIRES

CLINIC/TRAINING FOR NEW DISTRICT UMPIRES

RATING OPPORTUNITES FOR NEW DISTRICT UMPIRES