Resources for Officials
This page serves as a central hub for all essential tools, rulebooks, training materials, and officiating resources. Whether you’re looking for rule changes, mechanics guides, video tutorials, or equipment recommendations, you’ll find everything here.
This page is updated regularly, so check back often for new materials. If you have a useful resource that should be added, contact a board member or assigner.
Officiating Rulebooks & Manuals
Official Rulebooks
- NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rulebook
- NFHS Boys Lacrosse Case Book & Rule Interpretations
- USA Lacrosse Youth Rules
- NFHS & USA Lacrosse Youth Rules Comparison Chart
Mechanics & Officiating Manuals
- USA Lacrosse Officials Mechanics Manual
- NFHS Officials Mechanics & Mechanics Video Guides
- Referee Hand Signals Guide
- 3-Man Mechanics Guide
- 2-Man Mechanics Guide
Game Assignments & Scheduling
- ArbiterSports Login (Game Assignments & Availability)
- Blocking Availability & Travel Considerations
- How to Get Assigned Games
Incident Reports & Misconduct Reporting
- WPYLA Misconduct & Ejection Report
- PIAA Disqualification & Incident Report
- When to Submit an Incident Report
Uniform & Equipment Requirements
- Uniform & Equipment Guide
- Fox 40 Finger Whistle & Required Gear
- Referee Equipment Stores:
Training & Educational Resources
Video Resources (Rules, Mechanics, & Game Management)
- Two-Man Mechanics Overview
- Three-Man Mechanics & Positioning
- Faceoff Mechanics & Positioning
- Personal Fouls & Technical Fouls
- Clock, Timeouts, Mercy Rule, and Overtime
- Pregame Responsibilities & Communication
Continuing Education & Workshops
- Game Management & Communication Best Practices
- Rule Interpretations & Common Scenarios
- PIAA Ejection Presentation
- PIAA Acronyms for Better Officiating
- Annual NFHS Rule Changes
Game Procedures & On-Field Policies
- Penalty Enforcement & Restart Procedures
- Ejections & Disqualifications
- Emergency Game Procedures
- Heat & Weather Policies
- Concussion Protocols & Injury Management
Tournaments, Special Assignments & Postseason
- Tournaments & Special Assignments
- Postseason Assignments & Selection Process
- Game Report & Evaluation Submission
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Pre-Game & Table Guides
Officiating Development & Best Practices
- Five Tips for Advancing as a Lacrosse Official (Charlie Obermeyer)
- Always Be Counting: How to Get Your Head in the Game (Gordon Corsetti)
- Correct Application: A Hard Key to Officiating Success (Gordon Corsetti)
- A Big Call is Still Just a Call (Brian Abbott and Paul Ohanian)
Game Management & Mechanics
- Dead Ball Officiating: “When the Ball is Dead, Be Alive!” (Greg Hite)
- Consistency is Key (Gordon Corsetti)
- 10 Tips for Effective Game Management (Greg Hite)
- Tips for New (and Old) Officials (Greg Hite)
- Whose Got the Count? (Greg Hite)
- Play On Primer (Gordon Corsetti)
Final Notes
This page is regularly updated with new links, training videos, and officiating resources. If you come across any useful materials that should be added, reach out to a board member or assigner. Staying informed and prepared is the key to being a great official.