2026 YOUTH OFFICIALS AND TIMERS

Concussion Certification: Ohio Law requires all officials to be certified in concussion recognition. The free online certification course takes about 30 minutes to complete and is found at http://nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion-in-sports-2. Upon completion of the course, a certificate is issued. Concussion certification is valid for three years.

LAX Rules

2026 Youth Officials

Girls Lacrosse Youth Officials (9th-12th graders) referee games in the 3rd-6th Grade DYA Girls Lacrosse Leagues.

Timers (7th/8th graders) work games in the 3rd-6th Grade DYA Girls Lacrosse leagues.

For more information about the Girls Lacrosse Youth Officials & Timers programs, or to sign up to work, visit the DYA Girls Lacrosse Youth Officials & Timers webpage: http://dya.com/Default.aspx?tabid=707112

Please see below for the 2026 Youth Officials Training

It’s time to register for the 2026 Junior Officials Training presented by MOWLOA. Prospective officials must complete all steps to become certified for the 2026 Youth Season. Certifications are valid for only 1 year, so if you would like to officiate this season, you must register by Jan. 31st: Registration Link

Here’s what you need to know:

1. Online Sessions (attend both): A link will be sent to registrants on Feb. 1st.

  • Feb. 2 & Feb. 9 | 7:45–9:00 PM

2. Classroom / Skills Evaluation (required)

  • Feb. 28 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Location Thomas Worthington HS
  • March 8 | 3:00–5:00 PM | Location Upper Arlington HS (Tentative)

Be sure to complete your online tasks:

  • Finish registration & payment by Jan. 31

  • Make sure your USALacrosse membership includes “Official.” If it does not, follow the directions in the attachment.

  • Complete the Girls Officials – 2026 Professional Development Course (~10 min)--all officials must complete this yearly.

  • Complete Girls Officials – Rules & Penalties Course (~2 hours) before Feb. 28--NEW OFFICIALS ONLY or if you did not create your own log in last year and completed the course in your parent's account!

  • Take Rules Exam (after Feb. 28 classroom session) and score 90% or higher.

🎯 Don’t wait—secure your spot. by registering here: 

Registration Link 

Cost: $30 Includes: Training Materials, Fox 40 Whistle Classroom Session & Field Sessions.

Payment Options:

  • Online Payment options: Venmo @Gwyneth-Pinta-1 or PayPal @CoachPinta
  • Check payable to MOWLOA: Send to MOWLOA Treasurer 1958 Westwood Ave., Columbus, OH 43212
  • Please include your full name in the memo of the check or online payment

Full Training and Registration Details found HERE.

2026 GIRLS LACROSSE OFFICIALS- REGISTER HERE

Questions? 

Contact DYA Girls Lacrosse Director Nancy Rothacker at dyagirlslacrosse@gmail.com.