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.
2025 Fall Ball - Tournament Schedule
Season wraps up with final tournament. Thanks to all for helping out with the assignments as we wish Darrell a speedy recovery. Doug Davenport
And we managed even in the snow!!
Game On Fitchburg 11/15/25
2026 EMLOA REGISTRATION AND DUES Current Members (Adults 18 and over)
As in years past, EMLOA will allow members (adult officials) to pay your Annual Dues either by check or online. We are working on a Venmo option.
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 - note that we have a new treasurer as of 2025. Checks or money orders should be made out to EMLOA in the amount of $110 and mailed
to:
EMLOA c/o Mel McKee
227 Winter St.
Ashland, MA 01721
PAY EMLOA DUES ONLINE - On line paymnent for 2026 will be available soon. 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! Dues for 2026 will be $110 for payment by check, and $114 for credit card as this includes the processing fees.
NOTE: If you are trying to pay using Google Chrome (phone or PC), you may experience a problem with the "Pay 2025 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 2025 Dues policy to:
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2026 EMLOA REGISTRATION AND DUES
EMLOA 2026 New Candidates
If you are a current member of the 2026 EMLOA (adult) New Candidates class and you want to pay by check, see information above for
paying by check. Remember, amount is $160 $135.
If you are a current member of the 2026 EMLOA New Candidates class and you want to pay online, that option will be available soon (2025
New Cand $140 $115). New Candidate Clinic fee of $50 is cut in half for 2026.
MYL Convention Gillette Stadium Feb 2, 2025
Look for us again in 2026, February 1
EMLOA was front an center at the Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse Convention held at Gillette Stadium on February 2. It was the third annual meeting where we have made ourselves available to support MYL and be there to promote EMLOA as a vital part of youth lacrosse. We also conducted two classes for our highly successful Associate Officials program, where we train high school age players to become officials for the various youth leagues. The program lays the foundation for many who have come back to EMLOA in later years to become full fledged officials.
Look for us again in 2026, February 1
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BOYS LACROSSE REFS WANTED
We have lots of openings for lacrosse officials in Eastern and Central Mass. If you are interested in joining our ranks, apply below. We have a program for everyone!
AGES 18 and OLDER -If you are 18 or older, you have two choices:
1) Full EMLOA - sign up and take the new candidates classes. You can do HS Varsity, sub-Varsity and Youth. With some experience, you can advance to men's games and College games.
2) Apprentice EMLOA - this program is geared towards two groups, 1) college aged adults (former AO's) and 2) parents/coaches of youth players (Dads with Flags). College students can officiate HS subvarsity games (with an adult) as well as any level of Youth lacrosse. Dad's with Flags can do the same.
If you'd like to become a Lacrosse Official in 2026, email newlaxref@gmail.com We will respond with information on Training and Certification. Click on the "Become a Ref" tab above for more information.
AGES 17 and UNDER:
If you are a HS student under the age of 18 you have one choice:
Associate Official - go to Associate Officials pages for more information.
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2025 ASSOCIATE OFFICIALS (High School age)
The 2025 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, Training Classes and Testing, Mentoring and Evaluations/Observations
AO Pay Rates and Coverage
PAY ASSOCIATE OFFICIALS REGISTRATION/DUES - Information for paying your 2024 Associate Officials Registration/Dues is available at the following link on the Associate Officials page Registration and Payment .
NEW RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR 2026
NCAA Rules changes for 2026 and NFHS (high school) rule changes will be posted on the Rules & Mechanics tab
LACROSSE 2026 Recommended game fees
Varsity $104
Jr. Varsity/Freshman $78
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