Lacrosse Manitoba is seeking officials to consider giving the sport of lacrosse a consideration as a referee. Details include...
- Timelines : Programs run 3rd week in April until the last week in June, all games including playoffs will be done before July 1st
- Ages : Must be 14 years of age to officiate
- Games & Pay : Novice and Pee Wee games are 1 hour in length ( 3 x 12 min periods ) Pay is $20.00 per official. Bantam are 1 ½ hour games, ( 3 x 15 minute periods ) pay is $37.50 per official
- Mentors / Supervisors : are provided all during the year especially for first and second year officials , the bulk of the mentorship will be the first few weeks with ongoing supervision, written / verbal reports will be provided to every official during the year
- Uniform : Officials are required to wear a black officials jersey ( cost $25.00 ) and available at the clinic . Black shorts may be worn for Nov/ Pee Wee , black long pants for level 3 and higher
- Helmet : This is the first year that the CLA has made helmets mandatory for ALL officials
- Cost : There is NO cost for the officials clinic for ALL first year officials, we try and make it as cost effective as possible so that all they need to purchase is a jersey
The Manitoba Lacrosse Association is a non-profit organization that acts as the recognized lacrosse authority throughout the province of Manitoba. The MLA is a member of the Canadian Lacrosse Association and is a member in good standing with Sport Manitoba. The MLA is committed to providing not only a safe and fun filled playing environment but also a sport environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices.
The MLA works to implement lacrosse programs across Manitoba and ensure all groups of people have the opportunity to play the game of lacrosse.
Officials clinic dates are currently posted on the MLA website at
https://manitobalacrosse.com/officiating-clinics/