Southern Lacrosse Officials Association
If you are interested in officiating the 2027 lacrosse season, you can complete the SLOA Application Form. Transfer officials with previous men’s lacrosse officiating experience who are interested in working for SLOA can reach out to Kevin Forrester (coplax@aol.com) for more information.
2027 SLOA Meeting Schedule
- February 1 @ 7:00 PM – Franklin High School
- February 8 @ 7:00 PM – Franklin High School
- February 22 @ 7:00 PM – Franklin High School
- March 1 @ 7:00 PM – Virtual Meeting
- March 8 @ 7:00 PM – Virtual Meeting
- Field Night on March 15 @ 7:00 PM – USA Lacrosse
- March 22 @ 7:00 PM – Virtual Meeting
- Annual Meeting on March 29 @ 7:00 PM – Catonsville High School or Calvert Hall
- April 5 @ 7:00 PM – Virtual Meeting
- April 12 @ 7:00 PM – Virtual Meeting
- April 19 @ 7:00 PM – Virtual Meeting
- April 26 @ 7:00 PM – Virtual Meeting
- May 3 @ 7:00 PM – Virtual Meeting
- Bull Roast on June 7 @ 7:00 PM – Belmont Manor
In 1923 the Southern Lacrosse Officials Association was founded to provide officials for colleges and private high schools that played lacrosse in Maryland.
Today the SLOA, as it is known, has grown to over 250 members and continues to provide officials for more than 300 college, club, high school and recreational league lacrosse teams in the Mid-Atlantic area.
SLOA Officials
Knowledge
Know the rules and how they are best applied for a safe and fair game. The SLOA hosts annual training for continued development.
Integrity
Have great personal integrity and a deep commitment to give 100% effort to keep every game safe and fair.
Quality
Represent the organization on the field each year at major lacrosse events including the NCAA playoffs and World Games.
Games Worked in 2023
99
Youth
99
High School
99
Post-Collegiate
99