About the SLOA
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 Meetings for the 2024 season:
2/5 – 7:00 PM First Meeting at Franklin High School2/12 – 7:00 PM Meeting at Franklin High School2/26 – 7:00 PM Meeting at Howard High School3/4 – 7:00 PM Meeting at Howard High School3/11 – 7:00 PM Field Night at Troy Park- 5/20 – 7:00 PM Annual Meeting at Howard High School*
*This location was updated April 19th - 6/24 – 6:00 PM Bull Roast at Oregon Ridge
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