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Saturday, January 3
PLOA 2009 Master Schedule for Official Certification and Training
PLOA will be conducting MDOC Level 1 (Youth) and Level 2 (High School) training and certification at various locations throughout the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area beginning in January. Training locations include Bethesda and Prince Frederick, MD, and Dumfries, McLean and Woodbridge, VA.
[Download the Trainee Application for PLOA's 2009 Officials Certification and Training programs in PDF format (click here).]
[Download the Master Schedule for PLOA's 2009 Officials Certification and Training programs in PDF format (click here).]
New adult and student trainees must complete the MDOC Level 1 (Youth) or MDOC Level 2 (High School) training and certification program to be eligible to officiate games.
Adult officials with less than five (5) years experience are required to attend the MDOC Level 1 (Youth) or MDOC Level 2 (High School) training and certification program to be eligible to officiate games.
Adult officials with five (5) or more years of experience are not required to attend any training and certification programs to be eligible to officiate games but are expected to complete a review of the training materials that are posted on the "PLOA Handouts" section of the web site.
Saturday, January 3
Training for 2009 Season Begins January 25th at Marymount University
PLOA will conduct its annual general meeting on 01/25/09 (Sunday) beginning at 10:00 am. The meeting will be held at Marymount University, 2807 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207-4299, in conjunction with the US Lacrosse-Potomac Chapter's 21th Annual Coaches Clinic. The VHSL 2009 Rules Clinic, which is mandatory for adult officials wishing to cover Virginia public high school games, will be presented by John Titus immediately following PLOA's meeting. Lunch will also be served.
PLOA members must register to attend the annual general meeting and VHSL 2009 Rules Clinic. Please go online to register at https://www.youthleaguesusa.com/potomaclax/2009/Welcome.html.
Note: When registering click on "Register Online" on the bottom of the first screen, then fill in your personal information, select "Referee Clinic," and click on "Submit" on the bottom of the next screen, then click on "Proceed with Registration" on the next screen, then select "Mail-in Check" under payment option and click on "Proceed with Secure Payment Page" to complete your registration. DO NOT MAIL IN A CHECK. PLOA WILL COVER THE COST FOR ALL OF ITS MEMBERS.
Check in at the PLOA registration desk in the gymnasium on 01/25/09 to pick up your name tag and materials. You will be directed to the building and room where the meeting and rule clinic will be held.
Saturday, January 3
PLOA Nominating Committee Report - Proposed 2009 Slate of Officers
The PLOA Nominating Committee is pleased to recommend the following slate of officers for 2009 (residency in parentheses):
- President: Bill Harvey (VA)
- Vice President: Richie Harris (MD)
- Vice President: Tom Bradley (SW VA)
- Treasurer: Dash Dailey (SW VA)
- Secretary: Tom Grattan (VA)
Members in good standing may vote in person or by proxy. Proxy information may be e-mailed to me for those unable to attend the 01/25/09 annual general meeting at Marymount University.
/s/Homer Schwartz, Chairman (homerschwartz@verizon.net)
Saturday, January 3
Olivero Inducted Into Army's Hall of Fame
Jose Raul Olivero
Army Class of 1978
Lacrosse/Soccer
PLOA official Jose Olivero has been selected for induction into the Army Sports Hall of Fame.
A three-time All-American goalkeeper in lacrosse, Jose Olivero captained Army’s lacrosse and men’s soccer teams during his time at the Academy. Olivero was a second team All-American in 1977, while also garnering third team laurels in 1978 and honorable mention in 1975.
Olivero participated in the prestigious North-South All-Star Game in 1978 and still ranks ninth in Army’s record book with 441 career saves.
On the soccer field, Olivero was named a regional All-American in both 1975 and 1976 at the fullback position.
For more information, go to http://www.goarmysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11100&ATCLID=1475683.
Saturday, January 3
Guaranteed Physical Conditioning Program or Your Money Back!
Time to put down the game controller or TV remote and get ready for spring!
Physical conditioning should be uppermost on everyone's mind during the preseason. To that end, we recommend officials follow a progressive, nine-week program (modified from the Category I Workout Program followed by the US Navy Seals) to get in good physical condition.
[Download the Official's Spring 2009 Physical Conditioning Program in PDF format (click here).]
The program is free and only requires your investment of time to download, read and implement the program. Guaranteed results or your money back!
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