Sports officiating is an excellent way to stay involved with a sport you love, be active, and earn extra money! Whether you were a player, parent, enthusiast, or are completely new to the sport, you can transition into a women’s lacrosse official.
New Officials
There are a few steps involved in getting going your first year, some of which carry a cost. Don’t worry! You can expect to earn all of it back by your first paycheck.
- Join CFWLOA
- Start by contacting us
- No dues your first year! Then $40/year after that
- Register as an official with USA Lacrosse: $55/year
- USAlacrosse.com
- Take the rules course that corresponds with the level you are intending to referee (included in the cost of your membership)
- Attend a training (check our calendar for when the next one is)
- Get field rated (more info on this at your training)
- Complete your annual learning requirements from USA Lacrosse
- Register with FHSAA: $47/year
- Attend the rules Interpretation Meeting
- Take USA Lacrosse and FHSAA rules exams
- Get a JLA badge (every five years): $95
Costs and Link for Instructions by County:
SEMINOLE: About $81.25 – Information https://www.scps.k12.fl.us/ – uses Fieldprint Florida – CODE: FPSCPSVENCON
OSCEOLA: About $83.25 – Contact https://www.osceolaschools.net/ – uses Fieldprint Florida – CODE: FPOsceolaCountyVendor
ORANGE: About $90.25 link for instructions: https://www.ocps.net
LAKE: About $83.25 – https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/ – uses Fieldprint Florida – CODE: fplakevd
We find the easiest way to get this done is through the Seminole County Educational Support Center, following this process: - Purchase uniform items: Cost varies
- More information can be found here
- Email SCPSFingerprintdept@SCPS.K12.FL.US with the following documents attached (all within one email):
- Fingerprinting is done at a separate location via Fieldprint: https://fieldprintflorida.com
- Use code “FPSCPSVENCON”
- Photos will be taken by Fieldprint, however, badges will be printed and picked up at the SCPS Educational Support Center: 400 E. Lake Mary Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32773
- Once processed you will receive an email from SCPS to pick-up your badge at SCPS main office in Sanford.