Proud Members of USA Lacrosse and NYSPHSAA Section III
The Syracuse Board of Certified Women’s Lacrosse Officials (SBWLO) is a chapter of the New York State Association of Certified Lacrosse Officials. SBWLO offers training and certification of new officials while providing ongoing recertification and training for veteran lacrosse referees. SBWLO’s goal is to provide Central New York with referees that are both competent and foster a high standard of ethics and integrity.
SBWLO services girls’ lacrosse for Section III schools under the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. SBWLO is also the sole provider of lacrosse referees for all girl’s summer leagues, winter leagues, and tournaments that take place year-round in Central New York.
We also offer training through our Junior Official Training Program that allows individuals who are heading into their junior year of high school (and older) to become certified to officiate summer league youth lacrosse.
We want you to join! We are always looking to add new officials. Please click the “Contact Us” tab, let us know which program you're interested in, and we will contact you as soon as possible.
We are excited for you to join the fastest growing sport in the United States by becoming a girl’s lacrosse official!
The 2026 SBWLO dues are $35 and include a 2026 high school rule book. When you pay your dues, the organization will place your rule book order. It is not necessary to purchase a book on your own. Dues must be paid by December 31, 2025. There will be a $5.00 late fee assessed every month starting January 1, 2026.
