Steps to join the SCLOA:
- Pay Dues
- NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Test: https://schsl.arbitersports.com/front/101800/Test
- Attend a certification clinic
- Log In to ArbiterSports
- Acquire Uniform and Equipment
- Work scrimmages/shadow
Dues Deadlines:
Mandatory
- SCLOA - $25 - Due January 25 - Venmo @SC-LacrosseOfficialsAssn - The cost is $25 for the 2025 season only. First year officials have their dues waived. Dues are used to pay for your Arbiter account fees, clinics and training expenses, observations, supplies, etc. No compensation is made to directors or officers for serving in those roles aside from waiving their annual dues.
- SCHSL - $45 (before December 31st) / $60 January 1st to March 1st
https://app.arbitersports.com/registration/official/register/4718
Optional
- Accessing NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Test:
- Log into "Arbiter"
- Go to the "SCHSL Central Hub" view
- Click on the "Testing" Tab - https://schsl.arbitersports.com/front/101800/Test
- Click on the NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules exam
- Read the instructions carefully to begin the test.
Note: you can stop and save your answers and comeback as needed up to the testing deadline and you have multiple attempts to get a passing score on the exam.
- Attend a certification clinic
- While it may change in the future, but we have structured online clinics and on field clinics coordinated around team practices, scrimmages (see below) and play-days leading up to the start of the regular season. Your assignor will provide the schedules.
- ArbiterSports.com is used to assign High School level games. For recreation and tournaments each assignor coordinate and set schedules outside of AribiterSports.com.
- You have the ability (and responsibility) to block full or partial days when you are unavailable. PLEASE keep your calendar blocks updated. The more games you decline, the more our assigners will question your desire to officiate, and less games will be offered to you.
- You may also enter limitations on the distance you are willing to travel for games. The site makes these calculations automatically, so you can define your starting point on weekdays or weekends by entering your work/school and home zip codes. Out-of-region travel is handled differently and you will only be assigned to such games by pre-arrangement with your assigner(s). Please refer to our fee schedule for information on regions and mileage reimbursement.
- See the References page on our website for a variety of instructional videos on navigating ArbiterSports, viewing your schedule, changing preferences, and much more: ArbiterSports Tips
- Acquire Uniform and Equipment
- Basic uniform includes:
- This is where you get to step on the field and work alongside experienced officials. We employ shadowing and sideline evaluations to help you put your classroom learning and self-study into action.
- Scrimmage dates will be communicated by your the regional assignors in the Coastal, Midlands and Upstate regions
DISCLAIMER: Please note that while SCLOA strives to prepare all new and returning officials to work youth and high school lacrosse games, we are a volunteer organization with limited resources. As a result, the certification process depends heavily on the efforts of the individual. Learning the rules and mechanics, taking the exams, acquiring equipment, and developing field presence are all required tasks that can’t be accomplished solely in a classroom or at a scrimmage. Each individual will progress at his or her own pace, and some may not be ready to assume a role of authority when games are assigned. ecause of this, SCLOA cannot guarantee game assignments. If you have questions about your readiness and how you might accelerate it, please don’t hesitate to ask our trainers, observers and assigners.