From Craig: As we begin the season, please make it a practice to call your partner at least a day before each assigned game. This is particularly important early in the season as assignments are being finalized. Thank you.
Holyoke Catholic
From Craig: All Holyoke Catholic games will be played at Nash Park in Chicopee on Ferry Street. Directions are here.
Clarification
Another clarification has been posted here. This clarifies the meaning of the words “intentionally propels” as applied to rule 4.15.
Thanks to Darryl Benson for sharing the response and to Randy for sending it out.
Schedules
Schedules are coming out today.
US Lacrosse clarifications
From Craig on March 15th, US Lacrosse has issued two sets of clarifications on rules for the 2012 season.
NFHS resources
A new menu item has been added to the menu, above. This links to boys Lacrosse resources provided by the NFHS.
08.03.2011 – High School Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes Create New Requirements for Offensive Possession
08.12.2011 – 2012 Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes
Upcoming games
The college season has started. This is a great opportunity to see your fellow officials in action.
UMass plays Bucknell at 1:00 on Saturday, Feb 18th: UMass Schedule
Western New England College has their home opener on March 14th: WNEC Schedule
Amherst College plays Colby on March 10: Amherst College Schedule
Springfield College opens at home against Gordon College on Feb 22nd: Springfield College schedule
American International College in Springfield plays Molloy in their home opener on March 12th: AIC Schedule
Williams College plays Wesleyan on March 10th: Williams College Schedule
Free shipping at the Officials’ Corner
Don’t forget that as per previous email all WMLOA officials now need black shorts and low black socks.
The Officials’ Corner has free shipping through January 15th. Now might be a good time to pick up your new gear.
Any question please contact Association leadership.
End of year meeting
The End of the Year Banquet is going to be June 12 at Takeoa Country Club. Dinner is free. We will be golfing 9 holes beginning at 3pm, with Dinner at 6 to follow. Cash bar will be available.
Meeting – Monday, May 23 – 7pm – WNEC
Gents,
Our next meeting is Monday, May 23, 2011 at 7pm at WNEC. See you all there.
Randy Milou