WE NEED OFFICIALS FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND/OR MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS !!!
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO OFFICIATE? DO YOU ENJOY WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE IN A SPORTS SETTING? WOULD YOU LIKE TO EARN SOME MONEY WHILE CONTRIBUTING A VALUABLE SERVICE?
LISTED BELOW IS INFORMATION ABOUT SPECIFIC SPORTS.
PLEASE BE AWARE OF A STATE LAW REQUIRING ALL OFFICIALS TO BE FINGERPRINTED AND ON FILE WITH THE NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. YOU WILL BE GIVEN INFORMATION REGARDING THE FINGERPRINT PROCESS DURING YOUR CLASSES.
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NEW OFFICIALS CLINIC INFORMATION
Suffolk Field Hockey Umpire Association
2026 Candidate Class begins 6/15-6/19
Visit SFHUA.US and view info and register in the Join our Team – Become a FH Umpire banner
Girls Basketball
Thank you for expressing interest in SBWBO. We need good people in officiating and are glad to hear of your interest.
To sign-up as a candidate for officiating girls basketball, click here:
For course information, click here:
With questions or for support conatct Pat DiClemente (SBWBO Interpreter):
pjdpatrick@gmail.com or 631.988.5929
Boys Basketball
Classes for new officials are conducted online at and run continuously.
In person classes are also held. For further information, contact the following persons:
Residents west of Route 112: Steve Valdivia tel. (631) 353-1602 – svaldivia2399@gmail.com
Residents east of Route 112: Earl Truland tel. (631) 445-5242 – et@sandypondlinks.com
Football:
All interested persons wanting to become a football official can contact Dan Colletti through email (ump067@aol.com) or phone (631-452-0238)
Dates for the class are as follows: April 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29, & 30. Each class will run from 7pm to 9pm. More information to follow.
Boys Soccer Class
The Suffolk County Boys Soccer Officials Association will be holding a class for new officials on June 6, 2026 from 10AM-6PM. The one day class will be held at the Medford Branch of the Pat-Med Library, 2151 Horseblock Rd, Medford. Candidates interested in attending the class should contact John Finta via email (sachemeastbball@optonline.net) or by phone (631-219-7586) for more information. Cost is $150
Interested in officiating Girls Gymnastics? Please contact Carol Lovrich (carol.lovrich@gmail.com) The course dates will be determined upon interest shown. Fee is $150. You must have a working knowledge of gymnastics skills and be able and willing to learn how to notate a routine. Candidates should have time available to study for an average of 30-60 minutes every day. At the completion of the course candidates must take and pass a written and video test.
2026 Boys Wrestling New Officials Class
Dates: March 16, 18, 23, 25, 30,
Dates in April TBD
Location: 5th Ave Elementary School, Bay Shore, Wrestling room around back in basement
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Cost: $150
Contact: Len Barone
Email: SCwrestlingrefXi@gmail.com
Girls Soccer 2026 New Officials Class
Dates: 3/16,3/17,3/18,3/19
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Location: Bay Shore Middle School Little Theater
Cost: $150.00
Contact: Anthony Desimone
Cell : 631-793-0364
Email: referee1966@gmail.com
25-26 Softball Classes: Town of Brookhaven 1 Independence Hill Farmingville, NY 11738
Rookie Classes –
February 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
March 3, 5, 10, 12
General meeting dates :
Wednesday February 18th
Wednesday March 4th
Wednesday March 18th
Wednesday April 22nd
Any questions contact Rich coffee2@optonline.net
25-26 Baseball Umpire New Class Info:
https://sectionxi.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/12/2026-WSBUA-New-Candidate-Schedule-1.pdf
Boys Lacrosse New Officials Classes
Jan 5, 7,12, 14, 21, 26 & 28, 2026 and Feb 2 & 4, 2026
@ Bayport Blue-point High School Cafeteria.
contact Al Pue Rules@scloa.com
Officials Association Websites:
Softball Officials Assoc: https://www.sc-soa.com
Wrestling Officials Assoc: http://scwrestlingref.com/swoa/index.htm
Volleyball Officials Assoc:
Eastern Suffolk Baseball Umpires Assoc: www.leaguelineup.com/esbua
Boys Lacrosse Officials Assoc: www.scloa.com
Suffolk Women’s Lacrosse Officials Assoc: https://www.swloa.org/
Suffolk Football Officials Assoc: www.leaguelineup.com/scfoa
Western Suffolk Basketball Officials Assoc:
Western Suffolk Baseball Officials Assoc: www.leaguelineup.com/wsbua
Suffolk Board of Women’s Basketball Officials Assoc: www.leaguelineup.com/sbwbo
Boys Soccer Officials Assoc: www.scsoa.org
Eastern Boys Basketball Officials Assoc: www.iaabo40.org
Suffolk Field Hockey Umpires Assoc: https://www.sfhua.us/
Girls’ Soccer Officials Assoc: www.leaguelineup.com/sogs
Cheerleading Officials Association: https://forms.gle/y5zAWgDw7Nf93wXL9
Fencing: Contact Matt Dryer matt@mdcpapc.com
