General ULOA Polices for Officials
Contact Information, Blocks and Pre-Game Communication
- Ensure you keep your contact information, availability, and blocks updated on Arbiter.
- It is expected that ULOA members will make themselves available for ULOA assigned games as their priority. Repeatedly ignoring this could result in suspension or expulsion from ULOA.
Uniform and Equipment
- Officials are responsible for ensuring they have all the required uniform items and equipment.
- Uniforms should be clean, not discolored, and in good repair. We want to present a professional image to the teams. In case of differing selections (long sleeve vs. short sleeve or shorts vs. rain paints), the referee determines what is to be worn. Please see the Uniforms and Equipment page as well as the ULOA Gear page for more details.
Game Conduct and Responsibilities
- Crews should plan on meeting at least 30 minutes prior to game for all varsity contests and 20 minutes for sub-varsity contests.
- The referee for a given game is responsible for providing Certification/Rating Cards to the coaches.
- Note NFHS (Federation) Mercy Rule — if one team is up by 10 or more goals in the 2nd half, then go to a running clock.
- Schools must provide adequate security for officials. Find out who the site coordinator is before the game begins. The home team is responsible for security. Do not allow fans to congregate behind the team bench areas.