Zebra Team GRLC 2009 Season September 20, 2008

Chris Brescia Prep School in New England NCAA, Div. I – 2 years (Blue Jays) Intramural officiating in college Asst. Coach – St. Albans, DC – 1 year COC official 10+ years GRLC Assignor 4 th season St. Louis Chapter, US Lacrosse Two sons played or playing Club lacrosse

2008 Season Review Slow Start – data into Arbiter key Schedule to GRLC in proper format Advance planning for field availability Weather Notification of changes > 24 hrs – Assignor; < 24 hrs - Referee Rescheduling of games: Schedule; timing

Team Fines for Assignment Changes Change due to weather – NC Change of date - $20 Change of time - $20 Change of field - $20 Change of crew - $50 Charges doubled by GRLC

2008 Season Questions Anything on your mind? Questions?

Arbiter Each Team Rep must be registered –Affiliated with team – Contact person/information for game day Team Contacts Schedule verification Change notifications Assigned officials/contact information Game evaluations

Registering on Arbiter Fill in as much contact info as you can You must have a phone number Must fill in title starting with “GRLC” Sites – need as exact address as possible Subsites – extra field if needed, with address – each new site needs approval

Dealing with Officials Assignor chooses officials – 3 if available Game rates and travel are set by contract with MCLA Referee is in charge of the crew Contact Referee minimum 24 hours prior to game, suggest earlier ( is fine) Game day changes – call ASAP Charges for officials incurred once they have left their home city

Dealing with Officials (con’t) Need game-day mutual respect Don’t use first names during games Game management styles differ Arguing judgment calls doesn’t help 4-minute mark at half time Sportsmanship on sidelines – coaches responsibilities Fill out evaluations after each game!

Evaluating Officials Contentious game – wait a day Mistakes made, document specifically “Worst officiating I’ve ever seen” “Doesn’t know the rules” Constructive reporting helps me help you and the official I read the evaluations/ me Observer Program

Questions? Chris Brescia, Conference Assigning Authority (CAA)