Long Island lacrosse is serious business. From youth rec programs in Huntington to nationally competitive travel clubs in Garden City, the level of play — and the demand for qualified officials — is unlike almost anywhere else in the country. Emergency Refs maintains a dedicated network of certified lacrosse officials specifically for short-notice coverage across both counties.
US Lacrosse Certified Officials
Every lacrosse official in our network holds active US Lacrosse certification. We can provide officials for:
- Boys youth lacrosse — U9 through U15 recreational and travel
- Girls youth lacrosse — all levels, IWLCA and club rules
- High school JV and freshman games needing fill-in coverage
- Adult recreational leagues — men's and co-ed
- Box lacrosse (indoor) officials
- Tournament officiating crews — single day and multi-day events
🥍 Why Long Island lacrosse is different
LI clubs compete at the highest youth levels nationally. Our officials understand the pace and expectations of competitive Long Island lacrosse — not just the rulebook. We don't send officials who aren't experienced with the local game.
Leagues & Organizations We Cover
- Long Island Lacrosse (LIL) affiliated programs
- Nassau and Suffolk youth lacrosse associations
- National Lacrosse Federation (NLF) and US Lacrosse travel events
- Parks & Recreation lacrosse programs across both counties
- Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) lacrosse leagues
- Private tournament organizers and showcase events
- Indoor lacrosse and box lacrosse facilities
Coverage Across Nassau and Suffolk
We have lacrosse officials distributed across the island for fast response times. Key areas we serve include:
- Nassau: Garden City, Manhasset, Syosset, Plainview, Massapequa, Great Neck, Oceanside
- Suffolk: Huntington, Smithtown, Northport, Commack, Port Jefferson, East Northport, Hauppauge
- East End: Riverhead, Southampton, East Hampton tournament venues
When to Call for an Emergency Lacrosse Referee
- Your assigned official called out sick the morning of a game
- A referee no-showed for a travel tournament bracket game
- Your league expanded mid-season and needs additional officials
- A makeup game was added to the schedule on short notice
- You need a qualified fill-in for a competitive showcase game
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide officials for both boys and girls lacrosse?
Yes — we have officials certified for both boys field lacrosse and girls lacrosse, each following their respective rule sets (NFHS boys, US Lacrosse girls).
Can you cover a full tournament with multiple fields running at once?
Yes. For multi-field tournaments, contact us directly with your full schedule and field count — we'll coordinate a full officiating crew.
How much notice do you need?
We target 12 hours but take same-day requests based on availability. Don't wait — reach out the moment you know you need coverage.
Are your lacrosse officials background-checked?
Yes. All officials in our network are vetted and background-checked, consistent with US Lacrosse requirements for youth officiating.
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