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The dates for officials training have been announced. If you're reading this forum, there's a good chance you know about lacrosse to quickly become a competent official, and, as you may know it can be quite lucrative.

I can't figure out how to post a file here (maybe I'm not supposed to be able to). If you're interested in details, PM me with your e-mail address and I'll send you the .pdf with all of the information you need.

We especially need officials in the St. Cloud and Mankato areas, but you'll get plenty of work if you're in the cities or Rochester, too. (We can even get you games in Duluth, although you'll get more if you're willing to travel.)

Here's additional info:

Minnesota—New Officials

A .pdf with complete details is posted at:

http://files.leagueathletics.com/Text/Documents/1636/15198.pdf


Minnesota—Returning Officials

2008 UMLOA Training Dates

The new season is fast approaching and fall is behind us already. In preparation for the upcoming season please prepare yourself with the training opportunities the UMLOA is sponsering.

As a reminder, all College level Officials must have 10 hours of training annually, plus attend a session on NCAA vs NFHS rules differences, plus attend a MSHSL Rules meeting to officiate that league.

High School officials must attend at least 6 hours of high school level training plus the Annual General Meeting (AGM), plus a MSHSL rules meeting on an annual basis. The sessions labeled "ALL OFFICIALS" are appropriate for all officials, but attendance at every such session is not mandatory.

Below is the training schedule for all returning College and High School lacrosse officials for 2008. Unless otherwise noted all sessions will be at Kaplan Test Center, 2610 University Ave W, St Paul MN

January 19-21

US Lacrosse National Convention Philadelphia PA. Consult w/ Brad Scibak or Jeff King for credit for attending sessions at the convention.

Saturday, February 2
9:00–Noon
NCAA Rules (3 hrs)

Thursday,February 7
6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
NCAA Rules (repeat of February 2)

Saturday, February 9
9:00 a.m.–Noon
Mechanics (2 & 3 man)
Noon–1:00 p.m
NCAA vs NFHS rules differences for college officials

Tuesday, February 12
6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Mechanics (2 & 3 man)
(Repeat of February 9; no NCAA vs. NFHS at this session)

Saturday, March 8
9:00 a.m.–Noon
NFHS rules

Tuesday, March 11
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
MSHSL Required meeting.
At Roseville High School.

Wednesday, March 19
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
MSHSL Required meeting (repeat of March 11), followed by NCAA vs. NFHS Rules Differences (repeat of February 9).
At Edina High School.

Saturday, April 5
9:00 a.m.–Noon
Mechanics (2 & 3 man)
Repeat of February 9

Sunday, April 6
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
NFHS Rules

The numerous sessions should give everyone the opportunity to complete the required training as most sessions are offered on a weekend and week night.

I don't know how I forgot to list this, but the UMLOA Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, January 26, from 9:00 to 1:00 at Kaplan. This includes the COC clinic and video for anyone not attending the US Lacrosse Convention and COC meeting there.

Everyone should have received notification of this meeting by e-mail, but I thought I'd at least post a reminder.

Also, new officials training starts next week; be sure to pre-register if you intend to take the course. See above for the sheet with full directions on becoming a trained official.