intro

1. presentation
Introduction
About this Course
Officiating in The Netherlands
In this presentation:
• A warm welcome!
• The goal and overview of this course
• An introduction the the written section ‘About this Course’
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Officiating
INTRODUCTION

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Introduction
About this Course
Officiating in The Netherlands
Welcome!
• Thank you for taking this course, we highly appreciate anyone who
is willing to become a men’s lacrosse official!
• Officials make the game safe
• Officials make the game fair
• Officials make sure there is good sportsmanship
• If you take away only one thing from this course, let it be to always
keep these core values in mind when officiating.
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Officiating
INTRODUCTION

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Introduction
About this Course
Officiating in The Netherlands
Course goal
• The goal of this course is train someone who knows the basic rules
of men’s lacrosse to become a starting official
• You need to have completed the course ‘Basic Men’s Lacrosse
Rules’
• Not all rules are fully covered in this course, this course is
about how officiate, no about what to officiate
• You are expected to have read the rule book in full
• The exam will consist of questions about this course and the
World Lacrosse rule book
• Completing this course (and ‘Basic Men’s Lacrosse Rules) will
make you a certified NLB men’s lacrosse official
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Officiating
INTRODUCTION

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Introduction
About this Course
Officiating in The Netherlands
Course overview
This course contains five chapters:
1. Introduction: an introduction to this course
2. Meet the Crew: about on and off field officials
3. Basics: normal play, positioning and procedures
4. Fouls: about fouls and execution of penalties
5. Special situations: explanations of tricky situations
6. Tips & Tricks: tips to help you through your first games
7. Conclusion: a wrap up and information about the exam
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Officiating
INTRODUCTION

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Introduction
About this Course
Officiating in The Netherlands
Course overview
Most chapters contain a quiz
• These quizzes are to test your knowledge of the section you
just completed
• Scores of these in between quizzes are not registered
At the end of the course there is an exam
• The exam consists of four parts, with time limits
• The exam will test your knowledge about the rules of men’s
lacrosse and officiating
• Completing the exam will give you a certificate of
completion, and will make you a certified NLB level 0 men’s
lacrosse referee.
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Officiating
INTRODUCTION

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Introduction
About this Course
Officiating in The Netherlands
The next part of the course is the written section ‘About this Course’
Here you will find resources such as the official World Lacrosse rulebook
and answers to frequently asked questions
We will update the FAQ section as often as possible, and will do so on the
basis of your feedback
Men’s Lacrosse Basic Officiating
INTRODUCTION