New Officials Welcome to MLOA!!

Reminders:

[1] Training starts on February 26, in the NYA Middle School Great Room, from 1-4. Be there before1 PM to register, so that we can complete all administrative activities before 1 PM (registration, downpayment of dues, submission of MLOA application, etc.). If we don't start instruction at 1 PM, we won't be done by 4 PM.

[2] The next four sessions, on rules and mechanics, are scheduled for Thursday evenings (March 1, 8, 15 and 2) at regional locations. If there is a major snowstorm, we will have make-up sessions at NYA on Sundays.

[3] The MLOA annual meeting and clinic is March 25. You are expected to be there, too.

[4] Seeing games will help you internalize the training.  Watch MLOA collegiate officials and meet other members!  Choose from the following:

            Mar 3   12:30 PM         Deering Memorial Field

            Mar 10  1:00 PM         UNE Blue Turf Field

            Mar 17  1:00 PM         Colby College Turf Field

            Mar 24  1:00 PM         Bates College Football Field

[5] Preseason on-field training. There are enough preseason play-days for each of you to get a morning or afternoon of shadowing / being shadowed. Trust me, you'll need the practice!

            Mar 31Thornton Academy       slots scheduled via Arbiter

            Apr  7  Fitzpatrick Stadium       slots scheduled via Arbiter

Actions:

[1] If you haven't done so yet, visit the MLOA websit to download an application form, complete the form, and bring it to the clinic.

[2] Initial dues. Cash or check. Minimum of $20. Checks payable to MLOA.

[3] If you haven't done so yet, get onto Arbiter and enter your contact information (ZIP code is mandatory). Update the BLOCKS / CALENDAR for dates and times that you are NOT available. Update your weekday / work ZIP code under BLOCKS / TRAVEL LIMITS.