With the explosive growth of the sport, the need for knowledgeable and experienced officials is greater than ever. The US Lacrosse Officials Education Program is the surest way to access everything you need to know to be a great lacrosse official.

US Lacrosse encourages all officials to be US Lacrosse certified, and encourages lacrosse officials associations to follow the minimum standards for officials’ certification. It's our vision that all lacrosse contests are officiated by US Lacrosse-certified officials for the benefit and quality of our sport and for the enhanced enjoyment for all involved in lacrosse.

There are three levels of certification for men’s lacrosse officials and each year all officials must re-certify by meeting the US Lacrosse standards. Officials may also choose to advance from one level to the next by meeting the additional requirements.
 

Level 1 – Baseline Training Checklist

1. US Lacrosse Membership
   • Includes complimentary enrollment into the US Lacrosse Level 1 Officials Certification Program
2. US Lacrosse On-line Course
3. In-person local class
   • Contact your Sub-District Coordinator for information on classes in your area
4. Annual Online Test
   • US Lacrosse NFHS Rules Test
5. Level 1 On-field Evaluation
   • Conducted by your Local Officials Association

Level 1 – Annual Re-certification Requirements

1. US Lacrosse Membership
2. Current Level 1 Men's Officals Certification
3. Attend an Annual Rule Interpretation
   • Conducted by your Local Officials Association or State Athletic Association
4. Continuing Education Classroom Time
   • Contact your Local Officials Association for information on classes in your area
5. Annual Online Test
   • US Lacrosse NFHS Rules Test

Level 2 – Baseline Training Checklist

1. US Lacrosse Membership
2. Current Level 1 Men's Officials Certification
3. Continuing Education Classroom Time
   • Contact your Local Officials Association for information on classes in your area
4. Annual Online Test
   • US Lacrosse NFHS Rules Test
5. Level 2 On-field Evaluation
   • Conducted by your Local Officials Association

Level 2 – Annual Re-certification Requirements

1. US Lacrosse Membership
2. Current Level 2 Men's Officials Certification
3. Attend an Annual Rule Interpretation
   • Conducted by your Local Officials Association or State Athletic Association
4. Continuing Education Classroom Time
   • Contact your Local Officials Association for information on classes in your area
5. Annual Online Test
   • US Lacrosse NFHS Rules Test

Level 3 – Baseline Training Checklist

1. US Lacrosse Membership
2. Current Level 2 Men's Officials Certification
3. Continuing Education Classroom Time
   • Contact your Local Officials Association for information on classes in your area
4. Annual Online Test
   • US Lacrosse NFHS Rules Test
5. Level 3 On-field Evaluation
   • Conducted by your Local Officials Association

Level 3 – Annual Re-certification Requirements

1. US Lacrosse Membership
2. Current Level 3 Men's Officials Certification
3. Attend an Annual Rule Interpretation
   • Conducted by your Local Officials Association or State Athletic Association
4. Continuing Education Classroom Time
   • Contact your Local Officials Association for information on classes in your area
5. 20 Hours of active participation throughout the previous certification year
   • Conducting training, evaluations, mentoring, etc... are ways to meet this requirement
6. Annual Online Test
   • US Lacrosse NFHS Rules Test