Classes
Cost
The cost to join the chapter as a new official is $135.00.
This covers the cost of the class, rule book, training manual, on-field training, chapter dues for a year, officials whistle, cards, and flag.
This cost applies to both the HS/MS class and the Youth class.
Becoming a High School/Middle School Official
There are two options to learn how to become a HS/MS official:
Take the course in the fall as a hybrid—2 sessions in person, 2 sessions during the week on Zoom.
FALL DATES
Class Dates: IN PERSON—Sunday 10/27/24, Sunday 11/3/24 ZOOM—Wednesday 10/23/24 & Thursday 10/24/24.
Class Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM – some sessions may run little longer
Class Location: TBD
Training Dates—TBD, most likely November-February during a fall tournament and indoor opportunities.
Take the course in MARCH for 4 Sundays in person. (Dates and times may be adjusted for interest In the course)
The next in person / Zoom class will take place over 4 Sundays. Each session will be about 4 hours. You must attend all 4 sessions. Weather permitting we will go out on a field for part of the last session.
WINTER/SPRING DATES
Class Dates: IN PERSON—Sunday 3/2/25, Sunday 3/9/25, Sunday 3/16/25, and Sunday 3/23/25.
Class Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM – some sessions may run little longer
Class Location: TBD
Training Dates—Tentatively Saturday 3/29/25 at Pequannock High School.
On-Field Training
In order to become a HS/MS official (either in person or online) you must also complete on-field training sessions.
This is in addition to:
1. Completing the class
2. Passing the rules test
3. Joining USA Lacrosse
4. Completing the concussion course
5. Registering with NJSIAA
On-field training is done at an all-day HS girls lacrosse playdate on March 29, 2025 at Pequannock High School. This is run by the NECII for the purpose of training and evaluating officials. These games are scrimmages. As a new official, you will be paired with an experienced official and will start out on the field shadowing that official and gradually taking over officiating the game. This will be done over the course of 3 to 4 25-minute games.
If at the end of your sessions we think you are ready to start out on lower-level games, we will pass your name onto the game assignor. The goal of the sessions is to get you ready to work with an experienced partner on lower-level games. We don't expect you to be a perfect official after the sessions. You will learn and get better as you do games and work with experienced officials. Remember, there are always two officials on any HS/MS game. You won't be alone.
If at the end of the session, we don't think you are quite ready some additional on-field training will be provided. We want you to be successful.
Note: On-field training is mandatory.
If you cannot make the playdate, you need to let us know as soon as possible. While we can arrange alternative on-field training opportunities, however those opportunities are very limited due to the limited number of preseason scrimmages we can use for training.
Becoming a youth official only
There are two options to learn how to become a Youth official:
Take the course in the fall as a hybrid—2 sessions in person, 2 sessions during the week on Zoom.
FALL DATES
Class Dates: IN PERSON—Sunday 10/27/24, Sunday 11/3/24 ZOOM—Wednesday 10/23/24 & Thursday 10/24/24.
Class Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM – some sessions may run little longer
Class Location: TBD
Training Dates—TBD, most likely November-February during a fall tournament and indoor opportunities.
Take the course in the spring as a hybrid—1 session in person, 1 session during the week on Zoom.
Class Dates: IN PERSON—Sunday 3/23/25 ZOOM—Tuesday 3/25/25
Class Times: IN PERSON—8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ZOOM—7:00PM - 9:00PM
Class Location: Livingston High School
You must join the chapter before you take the in person class.