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TRAINING OVERVIEW
TRAINING OVERVIEW
It is the mission of SOCALOA to provide the best boy's lacrosse officials in Southern California.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION
9+ hours of training for youth
18+ hours of training for CIF High School
Pass NFHS Rules Test
Complete annual USA Lacrosse Certification requirements
The requirements for youth officiating shall be 9 hours and in order to officiate high school level games a SOCALOA official shall complete at least 18 hours of training annually. In addition, officials who wish to officiate youth games and/or high school level games must pass the NFHS Rules test and complete a physical fitness test annually.
While mandatory for some, ALL training sessions are designed for ALL levels of officials. The session are designed to integrate officials of various levels and facilitate the experience and expertise of all to promote learning for all. Level 3R officials may also assist with training in Sessions 1-4 to obtain training hours and service hours toward USAL re-certification.
Below is the breakdown by level of required and optional training. Make sure your total hours equals at least 9 or 18 hrs:
WINTER SESSIONS:
WINTER SESSIONS:
Live Online - Annual Meeting :
Wed. December 16, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
In Person - Training Session 1:
Wed. January 6, 2027 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lake Forest Sprots Park - Recreation Center: 28000 Rancho Parkway Lake Forest, CA 92630
Live Online - Training Session 2 :
Tue. January 12, 2027 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
NILOA College Officials Meeting* (Mandatory for NILOA officials only)
Date TBD and Announced (3 hr)
Live Online - Training Session 3:
Wed. January 20, 2027 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Live Online - Training Session 4:
Tue. January 26, 2027 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (2 hr) and (1 hr Homework assignment)
In-Person - Field Training Session
Thur. January 28, 2027 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lake Forest Sports Park Fields (Location Pending Confirmation)
Live Online - Training Session 5:
Wed. Febuary 3, 2027 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Round-up for CIF Season Start!)
Training Assignments:
NFHS Rules Testing (3 hr)
USL Youth Rules Testing (1 hr)
"2026 Boys' Lacrosse Rules Online Course" - [See directions below] (3 hr)
New Member Exam (2 hr)
On-line Training Courses
On-line Training Courses
New Junior and new Level 1 officials must complete the USAL on-line Officiating Course entitled, "2027 Boys' Lacrosse Rules Online Course," before Training Session 2.
To take the USAL Level 1 Official's On-line class, visit: The directions to sign up are on the site. USAL membership is required to take the class. Follow the three steps below:
STEP 2: Select "Officiating Courses"
STEP 3: Select "2023 Boys' Lacrosse Rules Online Course"
If you have any questions, please let us know at board@socalaxrefs.org. Thank you!
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