The exact membership requirements for Northland LOA will depend on our operating policies and are detailed in the training guides.

All members must:

• • pay annual dues
    pass annual testing
  • have the proper uniform and equipment for their level
  • be in good enough physical condition to keep up with the pace of play at their levels of officiating
  • set up an maintain their ArbiterSports.com once it is created for them
  • sign the Northland LOA independent contractor agreement

Officials working only youth games must:

• • be at least 14 years old
  • be current members of US Lacrosse (for insurance coverage)
  • complete Level 0.5 and 1.0 Training in the first year and annual training in subsequent years

Officials working high-school level games must:

• • be current members of the MSHSL or of US Lacrosse (for insurance coverage); MSHSL membership is required for officials working MSHSL varsity games in the spring
  • complete Level 1.0 Training in the current year or a prior year
  • complete Level 2.0 Training for the first year of high school officiating and annual training in subsequent years
  • complete Level 3.0 Training to work MSHSL games
  • be invited to join Northland LOA or pass an on-field evaluation if coming into Northland as a high-school-level official.

Officiating lacrosse can be physically intense. It is strongly recommended that all officials get clearance from a physician before working games and before beginning a physical conditioning program to prepare for working games.

In order to be a voting member, you must be current in all fees, have completed at least Level 1 Training, and worked as an official on at least 5 boys lacrosse games.