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MDOC Hands-On Experience and LAREDO Events
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In addition to the Level 1 and Level 2 Training Program classroom clinics that take place around the country, on-field experience and mentoring is critical. Your MDOC trainer will share information with you regarding these opportunities in your local area.
The MDOC also sponsors theLAcrosse REferee DevelOpment Program (LAREDO) to meet these needs at a national level. LAREDO utilizes regional lacrosse tournaments and summer lacrosse camps as sites for intense and concentrated lacrosse officiating development. The philosophy behind the LAREDO program is to make these clinics accessible to all lacrosse officials from around the country. This balanced representation enables officials from developing and established areas, to polish their officiating skills under the instruction of a qualified MDOC trainer.
2008 LAREDO opportunities
St. Paul, Minn. LAREDO
June 20-22, 2008
Contact Hank Friedman at friedman@newmex.com
Vail, Colo. LAREDO
June 28-July 2, 2008
Please contact your District Governor to be nominated for this event
State College (Penn State), Pa. LAREDO
August 1-2, 2008
Contact Hank Friedman at friedman@newmex.com
There are distinct advantages to LAREDO training programs:
• Officials gain access to appropriate levels of competition when they are ready for advanced training.
• New officials can gain sophisticated two-man experience summer camp programs. Established officials can upgrade their three-man skills through regional lacrosse tournaments, and advanced officials can further polish their techniques by participating in elite tournaments.
• The nationwide standardization of mechanics and rules interpretations are reinforced.
• Knowledge is multiplied, as officials return to their respective US Lacrosse districts and share their advanced officiating experiences with their colleagues.
• Camaraderie develops as officials interact as national crews.
• Officials gain national exposure.
Find our which LAREDO event is right for you. Download more information here.
Many opportunities are available to you! Please contact officials@uslacrosse.org and work with your local MDOC trainer to find out more about how to maximize your officiating experience and opportunities.
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