Box Refereeing


 

Effective January 1, 2017 all on floor officials will wear an approved CSA Black Helmet. Clear visor is optional.
 

 

If you are a new Official, contact us to find out how to register.

 


If you are a returning Official, sign yourself up on the BCLA Website

 

 

 

Referee Levels:

Entry Level

Minimum 13 years of age (BC Amendment) AND 

Has no officiating experience AND 

Has achieved a minimum grade of 60% on his/her 2015 CLA Entry Level certification exam 

Guidelines: May officiate U11 (or equivalent level of play) and below 

Level 1

Minimum 14 years of age (BC Amendment) AND 

Has been previously certified as a CLA Entry Level official AND 

Has achieved a minimum grade of 70% on his/her 2015 CLA certification exam 

OR 

Minimum 16 years of age AND 

Has some lacrosse background with no officiating experience or has some officiating experience in another sport COMBINED with the permission of the appropriate Provincial Director of Officiating (or his/her delegate) AND 

Has achieved a minimum grade of 70% on his/her 2015 CLA Level One certification exam 

Guidelines: May officiate U13 (or equivalent level of play) and below 

Level 2

Minimum 16 years of age AND 

Has been previously certified as a CLA Level One Official AND 

Has achieved a minimum grade of 75% on his/her 2015 CLA certification exam 

OR 

Minimum 18 years of age AND 

Has an extensive lacrosse background with no officiating experience or some officiating experience in another sport COMBINED with the permission of the appropriate Provincial Director of Officiating (or his/her delegate) AND 

Has achieved a minimum grade of 75% on his/her 2015 CLA Level Two certification exam 

Guidelines: May officiate U17 (or equivalent level of play) and below, based on evaluation and 

provided the official is two years older than the division officiated 

 

REF FEES (2023):

 

MINOR BOX (SHOT CLOCK) OFFICIALS PAYMENT / GAME

U7 / U9

$0

U11 / U13

$20

U15 / U17

$25

Female U11 / U13

$20

Female U15 / U17

$25

 

MINOR BOX OFFICIALS PAYMENT / GAME

COED and FEMALE U7 / U9

$25

COED and FEMALE U11

$35

COED and FEMALE U13

$40

COED and FEMALE U15

$45

COED and FEMALE U17

$50

Juvenile (Minor) / Female Junior / Female Senior

$55

 

Referee Travel Fees as of February 2022

 

Referee Shirts

Any Referees looking to purchase Ref Shirts please contact the Head Referee.

 

Abuse of Officials

Again this year the BCLOA and all of its members will be cracking down on instances of abuse of officials. All member associations should instruct all coaching and player personnel of the BCLA'S rules.

 

Goal Tender Equipment

All associations should have a copy of the BCLA Minor Box Goalie Equipment Policy. These will be enforced by all minor referees when asked by teams and in all cases the referee's judgement is final. 

Technical Bulletin 20-01 - Goalkeeper Equipment Exemption

Goalkeeper Equipment Exemption Form

 

Referee Helmet Info

BCLA Newly Approved Equipment:

For more information on equipment, please see the BCLA Equipment pages.

Links: 

 

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