Referees
Box Referees
Are you involved in lacrosse?
Are you thinking about becoming a referee for lacrosse?
Are you 13 or older (Bantam level age)?
Lacrosse is a tremendous sport that can be officiated for a lifetime and can open up a number of opportunities. Many referees are former players whose passion for the game didn't end when their playing careers did.
Many continue their involvement in the sport to give back to the next generation of players the benefits and opportunities they received when they were younger.
It also further's your knowledge and respect of the game for kids who are still committed to playing the sport.
We are here to get you involved in this fantastic sport as a referee.
Whether you are a kid playing, or a parent who is looking to be involved, officiating can be for you!
How to register for referee certification and training:
New this year you will be registering in RAMP to sign up for your clinic.
Please follow this link to register: BCLacrosseOfficials.rampregistrations.com
Instructions on how to register can be found here.
If you are a brand new official, you MUST go through your club, and may not use the registration system.
PRIOR to attending the classroom session, ALL Officials must sign into Thinkific and complete the pre clinic course.
https://lacrossecanada.thinkific.com/courses/ai-placeholder
If your clinic is a classroom/On Floor combination:
Bring full referee attire, including a FOX 40 PEALESS finger grip whistle and a helmet to your on floor clinic. Without these you will be unable to participate. Pen, paper and your electronic device with both RAMP assignor and RAMP game sheets on it, as well as load the Lacrosse Canada Rulebook.
If your clinic is broken into 2 days - a classroom session and a Floor session:
Classroom: Pen, paper and your electronic device with both RAMP assignor and RAMP game sheets on it, as well as load the Lacrosse Canada Rulebook.
On Floor: Bring full referee attire, including a FOX 40 PEALESS finger grip whistle and a helmet to your on floor clinic. Without these you will be unable to participate.
- * Please Note: Minimum 13 years of age to officiate (must be 13 years old in the calendar year)
POLICIES: REFEREE COMMITMENT & EQUIPMENT DESPOSIT
1. Purpose:
To ensure consistent officiating coverage for the season and to maintain our inventory of high-quality official gear, AVMLA implements a Referee Commitment Deposit. This policy is designed to encourage new officials to complete their initial training phase and fulfill their scheduled assignments.
2. The Commitment Deposit:
Upon registration, all new referees will be required to pay a $100 Commitment Deposit.
This fee covers:
• Provision of the official AVMLA referee jersey.
• Administrative processing for new official onboarding.
3. Reimbursement Eligibility:
The full $100 deposit is 100% refundable at the conclusion of the season, provided the following two conditions are met:
• Game Minimum: The official must successfully complete a minimum of three (3) assigned games during the current season.
• Gear Return: The official jersey must be returned to the Equipment Manager in good, wearable condition (normal wear and tear excepted) within 14 days of the final season game.
4. Forfeiture of Deposit:
The deposit will be forfeited to [Organization Name] if:
• The referee completes fewer than three games.
• The jersey is lost, stolen, or damaged beyond reasonable use.
• The jersey is not returned by the designated seasonal deadline.
REFEREE DOCUMENTATION
Head Referee Contacts: TBD
Referee Game Reports Link
2024 Referee Hand Book
Referee Provincials Application
Officials' Game Fees (2025)
Officials' Travel Fees (2025)
RAMP Gamesheets for Officials
Box Lacrosse Rule Book (2019-20) - most recent
2023 Minor Lacrosse Rule Variations Between Levels
