level 1-2 field lacrosse referee clinic 2013 2013 module #1 – nocp
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Level 1-2 Field Lacrosse Referee Clinic
2013
2013 Module #1 – NOCP
Module #1
2013 Module #1 – NOCP
National Officiating Certification Program
2013
What We Will Cover in This Module
National Officiating Certification Program – Levels
Uniform Policy
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CLA Organizational Structure
Officiating Sector - ChairpersonBrent McCauley - Ontario
Men‘s Field Lacrosse Referee-In-ChiefDavid Goulet – British Columbia
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National Officiating Certification Program
The National Officiating Certification Program is a “National” Program with input from all member associations.
Referees are certified by each of the Provinces and assigned a Level according the criteria set by the Referee Development Committee
Five levels of officials
Progression through the levels is achieved by a combination of
Practical experience (both playing and officiating)Attendance at a clinicAttained a passing grade on an examFavourable supervision and evaluations
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National Officiating Certification ProgramLevel 1
Attendance at a Level 1-2 ClinicMust attain a score of 50% on a written examShould gain experience in high school and all levels of youth lacrosse
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National Officiating Certification Program
Level 2Attendance at a Level 1-2 ClinicMust attain a score of 70% on a written examHas completed at least one year of officiatingCapable of officiating at all levels of Provincial levels of play
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National Officiating Certification Program
Level 2The completion of two favourable assessments by two Provincially accredited evaluators Must have as a minimum, a presentable warm weather referees uniform and equipment as outlined in the CLA Referee Uniform Policy
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National Officiating Certification Program
Level 3Attendance at a Level 3 ClinicMust attain a score of 80% on a written examMust have officiated at a Field Lacrosse Provincial ChampionshipOfficiating experience must have included working as a CBO in upper level games2013 Module #1 – NOCP 9
National Officiating Certification Program
Level 3Capable of assuming a supervisory/instructional roleCapable of officiating at a National Field Lacrosse ChampionshipThe completion of two favourable assessments by two Provincially/Nationally accredited evaluators 2013 Module #1 – NOCP 10
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Level 3You will be required to display a level of fitness that is consistent with refereeing at a Provincial Championships.Must have a full and presentable referees uniform and equipment as outlined in the CLA Referee Uniform PolicyAttendance at a Level 3 clinic will be by invitation of the PMA RIC only
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National Officiating Certification Program
Any official who has been inactive for a period of two to four years, and returns to the game, will be returned one level below that at which they left
Any official who has been inactive for a period of five years or more, and returns to the game, will be returned two levels below that at which they left
Officials, who wish to transfer to another Provincial Member Association, must first have the approval of the two PMA Referee-In-Chiefs
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CLA Uniform Policy
This policy is developed to ensure consistency throughout Canada.
All referees who wish to attend Nationals must certify that they meet the uniform standard or they may not be able to participate
The standard uniform is broken into:Warm Weather GearCold Weather Gear
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CLA Uniform PolicyWarm Weather Gear includes
Striped Shirt – Short SleeveBlack Shorts with belt loopBlack BeltBlack ankle or low cut socksBlack Shoes (polished)Black Hat with white pipingUndershirt if worn shall be black, and the sleeves should not extend below the striped shirtsleeves
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CLA Uniform PolicyCold Weather Gear includes:
Striped Shirt – Long SleeveBlack pants with belt loopsBlack socksBlack Shoes (polished)Black Hat with white pipingBlack BeltUndershirt if worn shall be black, and the sleeves should not extend below the striped shirtsleeves. Black turtle neck shirts are permitted.Gloves – Black Black jacket or black shell for under the long sleeve shirt
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Other Equipment You Must Have
2 Fox 40 Whistles, both carried on the field
Could wear spare on lanyard
2 Yellow Flags (weighted)Should be in good shape, not just rags around a golf ball
Scorecard (have several)
Coin
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Other Equipment You Must Have
Pencils (have several and a sharpener)
Also have a good eraser. Mr. Clean sponge works very well
Tape MeasureMust be a minimum of 6 feet. Should be small enough to carry with you during the game
String (always a good idea)
WatchDigital or with a second hand
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