Hello Saanich Lacrosse community.
The Association wants to recruit new, and develop existing, officials for the 2025 season. Officials are critical to the safety of players and fairness of games. The sport cannot function without them.
Officials typically need to be in their 13th birth year (i.e., born in 2012 or earlier). However, there is some latitude to consider 2013 players under certain circumstances provided they have sufficient lacrosse experience and there is available space in Entry Level clinics.
Here are three great reasons to become and official:
There are three officiating levels:
| Level | Description |
| Entry Level (New Officials) | Officiate up to U11 floor and U13 clock |
| Level 1 | Officiate up to U13 floor and clock |
| Level 2 | Officiate up to U17 floor and clock. May be considered for provincial tournament assignments |
There are opportunities for experienced officials, aged 18+, to take Level 3 courses and higher. Those interested can contact the association for more information.
The Association will pay the course fee for officials. It will also provide an officials jersey. Officials will be expected to acquire the rest of their uniform and equipment on their own.
The BC Lacrosse Association posted Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 clinics during the second and third weekend in Victoria:
| Clinic | Date |
| Entry Level | March 8 |
| Level 1 | March 8 March 16 |
| Level 2 | March 8 |
Officials will be required to complete a floor session after they complete their course work before they will be assigned to games. The Association with partner with Juan de Fuca Lacrosse, Peninsula Lacrosse, and Victoria-Esquimalt Lacrosse to arrange floor sessions in April after clinics are complete.
The BC Lacrosse Association moved registration for officials to RAMP registration this season. There are two different methods to register.
New Officials
New officials interested in an Entry Level clinic register through their associations. We are currently confirming how this will occur. In the interim, please PRE-REGISTER and indicate preferred dates. Our Head Official will follow up with the BCLA and new officials to confirm registration based on available clinic seats.
Returning Officials
Returning officials should have received an email from BCLA prompting them to register through the RAMP system. Please LOGIN and register with BCLA if you have not done so already.
IMPORTANT: You must register and attend a "refresher" course even if you took your level 1 or level 2 course previously.
Please contact Vince Steigel, Official-in-Charge, at headofficial@saanichlacrosse.com if you have questions or require more information. We are doing our best to work with the BCLA to work through challenges with the new system.
Thank you for your willingness to officiate. There would be no games without you.
Sincerely,
Saanich Lacrosse Association
U11 Evaluation Session #3
Eagle Ridge Community Centre