When are the ALRA clinics?
Clinic dates are posted on the ALRA Box Clinics and ALRA Field Clinics clinic pages.
What is the minimum age to officiate?
Any official must be 14 years of age or older by December 31st of the season they register for.
For example, if your child is turning 14 on December 30th, 2025 and they would like to register to officiate in the 2026 season they would be able to register. If your child is turning 14 on January 1st, 2026 and they would like to register for the 2026 season they would not be able to register for the 2026 season.
What is included in the clinic?
For Domestic 1 Officials included in the clinic fee is - The clinic material, the ability to attend the clinic, On - Floor session, ALRA Jersey and ALRA whistle.
For Domestic 1.5 Officials included in the clinic fee is - The clinic material, the ability to attend the clinic, On - Floor session and ALRA whistle.
For Domestic 2 Officials included in the clinic fee is - The clinic material, the ability to attend the clinic and ALRA whistle.
For Domestic 3 Officials included in the clinic fee is - The clinic material, the ability to attend the clinic and ALRA whistle.
Do I have to take a clinic every season? Can I just take the test if I can't make a clinic?
Every ALRA Official is required, without exception, to attend a clinic every season. The clinics are the central source of official direction, safety bulletins, and internal training for Officials. This is also a requirement for liability purposes. All ALRA Officials must also write, and pass, the NOCP written exam that correlates with their level of officiating.
Can I just take the test if I can't make a clinic?
No. As mentioned above, all Officials must attend a clinic every season.
What level clinic do I register for?
2026 Level Designations
With Lacrosse Canada adopting the World Lacrosse Rules for Box Lacrosse starting with the 2026 season, we will be adjusting to the World Lacrosse (WL) level system which is outlined below:
Will there be a clinic for people attending University/College in the U.S.?
Yes. There will be an online clinic provided for our out of country athletes interested in Officiating when they return home from school. Please email the VP Technical to inquire about the Out-of-Country Student Clinic.
What do you make per game ?
Minor Game Fees Per On-Floor Official
U9 - $25.00 per game
U11 - $27.50 per game
U13 - $35.00 per game
U15 - $41.50 per game
U17 - $49.00 per game
Major Game Fees Per On-Floor Official
Jr Ladies - $90.00 per game
Sr Ladies - $90.00 per game
Jr B T2 - $90.00 per game
Jr B T1 - $90.00 per game
Jr A - $90.00 per game
Sr C - $90.00 per game
Sr B - $90.00 per game