The Eastern Massachusetts Lacrosse Officials Association (EMLOA) provides officiating services for all levels of Men's and Boy's lacrosse. The primary territory for delivering our services includes leagues and schools located throughout Eastern and Central Massachusetts.
If you'd like to become a Lacrosse Official in 2022, email newlaxref@gmail.com We will respond with information on Training and Certification. Click on the "Become a Ref" tab above for more information.
Updated Monday, June 6, 8:30 am
This is a partial list of openings for the week of June 6 - June 12. It will be updated once or twice daily.
If you are interested in an OPENING, email me at dbenson1@comcast.net with the DATE and LOCATION of the game.
If you are AVAILABLE on a given day but none of the listed openings are in your area, email me at dbenson1@comcast.net with the DATE and AREA that you are able to do a game.
MONDAY June 6
TUESDAY June 7
Lexington U13, 5:30
Weston 7/8 grade Select 8 pm
Newton 7/8 grade Select 7:30 pm
WEDNESDAY June 8
THURSDAY June 9
FRIDAY June 10
SATURDAY June 11
SUNDAY June 12
As in years past, EMLOA will allow members (adult officials) to pay your Annual Dues either by check or online.
The online system will allow you to pay with either a credit card or by electronic check. The online system is very simple to use and is streamlined for a quicker online experience.
PAY EMLOA DUES BY
CHECK - The check payments are handled directly through the EMLOA Treasurer. Checks or money orders should be made
out to EMLOA in the amount of $85 and mailed to:
EMLOA c/o Dave Pinciaro
8 Central St. Suite 101
Topsfield, MA 01983-1837
PAY EMLOA DUES ONLINE - You can pay online by clicking on the button below. You will be taken to the authorize.net secure checkout page - enter the Security Code and click Continue. You will be given the option of paying with a credit card or by an electronic check. Fill in your billing information and your email address and submit your transaction. (Note that your shipping info is the same as billing info, so just check the box and info will populate.). Once you complete your transaction, you will see a receipt page - you may print that for your records if you so desire. You will also get an email receipt so make sure you enter your correct email address!
NOTE: If you are trying to pay using Google Chrome (phone or PC), you may experience a problem with the "Pay 2022 Dues" button. In that case, either launch a Microsoft Edge browser or an Internet Explorer browser window and pay or you can always pay by check.
Send any questions or concerns pertaining to the EMLOA 2022 Dues policy to
If you are a current member of the 2022 EMLOA (adult) New Candidates class and you want to pay by check, see information above for paying by check. Remember, amount is $135.
If you are a current member of the 2022 EMLOA New Candidates class and you want to pay online, click on the button below (2022 New Cand $135).
The 2022 Associate Official (High School aged officials) Training Program is currently underway. To access ALL pertinent information relating to the AO program, click here - Associate Officials Page or click on the Associate Officials link on the menu at the top of this page. You will find information on the following topics:
AO Certification and Recertification Process including Nomination Process, Registration Process, Remote Training Classes and Testing, Mentoring and Evaluations/Observations
AO Pay Rates and Coverage
PAY ASSOCIATE OFFICIALS REGISTRATION/DUES - Information for paying your 2022 Associate Officials Registration/Dues is available at the following link on the Associate Officials page Registration and Payment .
NFHS and NCAA Rules changes for 2022 will be posted in 2022