CLA ACCEPTING OFFICIALS APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2018 MEN’S FIELD LACROSSE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Canadian Lacrosse Association – OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Lacrosse Association has begun accepting applications to officiate at the upcoming 2018 Men’s Field Lacrosse World Championship, which will take place in Manchester, England next summer.
The selection process will be similar to previous FIL World Championships. Applications will be accepted from field lacrosse referees currently officiating at a senior level (Level 3/4/5) in men’s field lacrosse. These individuals should be well versed in the rules, the 3-4 man mechanics, and in good physical shape.
In order to submit your candidature, you will need to completed the application form, which requires MA approval, and pay the $200 application fee. You will also be required to attend one of following tryout camps.
- Weekend of September 2 Saskatoon, SK U15 Alumni Cup / U18 First Nations Trophy
- Weekend of September 30 TBD, ON Ontario Senior and Junior (U19) Matches
- Weekend of November 11 Richmond, BC Richmond Tournament
Please send a hard copy of your completed application form, along with a certified cheque or money order, to Jean-François Roy at the CLA Office before the April 30, 2017 deadline.
All questions regarding the application and selection process should be directed to Adam Crowe, CLA Referee in Chief, Men’s Field Lacrosse (780-504-6565 or adcrowe@gmail.com).
About the Canadian Lacrosse Association
Founded in 1867, the Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) is the governing body responsible for all aspects of lacrosse in Canada. Our organization is comprised of 10 Member Associations representing nearly 80,000 individual participants, including coaches, officials, and athletes of all ages and abilities. The CLA’s mission is to honour the sport of lacrosse and its unique nation-building heritage, by engaging our members, leading our partners, and providing opportunities for all Canadians to participate. We strive to accomplish this while adhering to our core values of health, excellence, accountability, respect and teamwork. The CLA oversees the delivery of numerous national championships and the participation of Team Canada at all international events sanctioned by the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL). The CLA is proud to be affiliated with partners that share the same vision and values, including our corporate partners – New Balance Athletics, Warrior Sports, Westjet, and Baron Rings – as well as our funding partners the Government of Canada, the Coaching Association of Canada, and the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation. For more information on Canadian Lacrosse Association and the sport of lacrosse, visit our website at www.lacrosse.ca and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.