Become a Women's Lacrosse Umpire! - January 8, 2010
Early January 2010 General Information SheetOregon Women’s Lacrosse Umpires Association (OWLUA)
Website:http://www.owlua.org/
E-mail: owlua@msn.com
Greetings from the Oregon Women's Lacrosse Umpires Association (OWLUA)!
Local Board Chair: Jenn Becker (Portland)
At-Large: Jay Hiserote (Beaverton)
Development Coordinator: Juliet Baker (Portland)
Secretary: Andrea Shatz (Portland)
Treasurer: Mike Clark (Portland)
Please read carefully for how to become a US Lacrosse certified umpire!
Umpires for the game of women’s lacrosse become certified and maintain certification through participation in classroom training and on-field training and rating sessions. The level of certification is indicated by the rating achieved
--- Youth/ Junior Rating; Youth/ Adult Rating; Apprentice Rating; Local Rating; District Rating; National Rating; and International Rating. All Women’s Division Officials Council (WDOC) Umpires must be in "good standing" attained by paying US Lacrosse dues and Local Board dues (waived for new umpires) annually; attending all required meetings that include an annual Rules Interpretation meeting; and passing the WDOC rules test annually.
New Adult Umpire Requirements 2010
All umpires must complete the following 7 tasks, in order:
ï‚¢ Register on-line for Classroom Clinic at least three (3) business days in advance
ï‚¢ Attend Classroom Clinic Training (either Portland or Eugene option)
ï‚¢ Purchase Training materials at clinic ($35)
ï‚¢ Become a member of US Lacrosse as an Official ($50). Instructions provided at clinic.
ï‚¢ Attend All Adult Members Pre-season Business Meeting (Feb. 8)
ï‚¢ Pass Written Test (online through US Lacrosse) by Feb. 28.
ï‚¢ Attend Field Training and pass Practical Test (Mar. 6) Umpires are responsible for their own transportation to game sites and for meeting uniform requirements and are not employees. Earnings of $600.00 or more must be reported as income on your tax returns. More details covered at Pre-season Business Meeting February 8.Board Sponsored Meetings and Trainings*
Adult New Rules Interp. & Returning Local Umpire Training Thu. Feb. 4 (6-9 pm)
Adult Members Pre-season Business Meeting (Portland) Mon. Feb. 8 (6-8:30 pm)
Local Umpire Field Practice at Varsity Play day (Portland) Sat. Mar. 13 (Day)
Apprentice & New Adult Umpire Classroom Training Tue. & Thu. Jan. 26, 28 (Portland-area Option) (6-9 pm both nights)
Apprentice & New Adult Umpire Classroom Training (Eugene) Sat. Feb. 6 (9 am - 4:30 pm)
Apprentice & New Adult Umpire Field Training (Portland area) Sat. Mar. 6 (All Day)
Junior Umpire Classroom Training (Beginner and Returning) Sat. Feb. 27 (10 am-4 pm)
Junior Umpire Field Training and Practical Evaluation (All) Sat. Apr. 3 and/or Apr. 10
*See reverse side for more details on events.
Website to Bookmark
Women's Division Officials Council (WDOC) http://www.uslacrosse.org/wdoc/index.phtml
Find Umpire Development and Rating information, current and past editions of Flags & Whistles newsletter, new rules summaries, and much more.
Early January 2010 General Information Sheet
Oregon Women’s Lacrosse Umpires Association (OWLUA)
Website: www.owlua.org E-mail: owlua@msn.com
Women’s Lacrosse Adult New Umpire Training and Rules Education Clinics 2010
No fee to signâ€up.
• Coaches, parents, and players highly encouraged to attend. No lacrosse experience needed.
Preâ€registration REQUIRED three (3) business days in advance of event: http://www.owlua.org/.
• Fill out interest form indicating affiliation (player, coach, parent, etc.) and level of interest http://www.owlua.org/interest.php
Clinic materials (MANDATORY for New umpires) cost $35.00
• Umpire Manual, USL Rule book, Fox 40 whistle, lanyard, nylon penalty flag, warning cards
• Pay day of clinic: check (payable to OWLUA), or cash (exact change)
• Purchase on own: Collared, 1â€inch vertically striped jersey (Average cost $26.00)
Portland Clinic: Two evenings, Tue. Jan. 26 & Thu. Jan. 28. 6â€9 pm
• Checkâ€in starts at 5:30 pm on Tue. Jan. 26
• Oregon Sports Offices: 4840 SW Western Ave., Beaverton 97005
Eugene Clinic: All day, Sat. Feb. 6. 9 am†4:30 pm
• Checkâ€in starts at 8:30 am. Lunch on own.
• Lane Community College Center for Meeting & Learning, Room 220
• 4000 East 30th Ave., Eugene 97405
• http://www.lanecc.edu/cml/directions/index.htm
Field Training Portion of Certification Process (for New and Apprentice umpires)
• Sat. Mar. 6. Portlandâ€Metro area (TBA). All day.
• Bring training materials and wear black pants, athletic footwear, and umpire jersey.
Returning Apprentice Umpires MUST attend either the Portland Clinic or Eugene Clinic.
• No fee required. Preâ€register via email. Manual available for purchase.
Returning Local Umpires MUST attend New Rules Interpretation Meeting and Clinic.
• Thu. Feb. 4. 6â€9 pm. Checkâ€in starts at 5:30 pm. No food provided.
• Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland 97219
• www.multnomahartscenter.org
All Adult OWLUA Umpires Preâ€season Business Meeting MANDATORY.
• Mon. Feb. 8. 6â€8:30 pm. Lucky Lab Beer Hall, 1945 NW Quimby St., Portland 97209
• http://www.luckylab.com/html/directions.html#beerhall
• Allâ€youâ€canâ€eat Pizza/Salad Buffet provided. Beverages may be purchased at bar.
