MDOC Hands-On Experience and LAREDO Events

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.

2009 LAREDO opportunities
LAREDO – Level 3 @ Adrenaline "High Rollers" Tournament (Whittier, CA) – Nov 20-22 
     (Contact: Frank Lansner) - applications due by Sept. 10

Please note:
LAREDO – Level 2 is designed for third-year high school officials, looking to develop his/her skills and earn a better schedule next spring. LAREDO – Level 3 is designed for fourth-year high school officials, looking to learn three-man mechanics and ultimately transition to a college schedule. Interested attendees should ask their local assignor to submit a letter of recommendation to their District Governor (a list of the District Governors can be found at http://www.uslacrosse.org/mens_div/mdiv_ofc.phtml). There is a $50 non-refundable registration fee per participant for each event. 

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.

Many opportunities are available to you! Please contact sportdevelopment@uslacrosse.org and work with your local MDOC trainer to find out more about how to maximize your officiating experience and opportunities.