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Welcome to the Niagara Frontier Lacrosse Officials Association web site. On our site you will find information and news regarding our organization.

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Summer Lacrosse and Field Information

U9 & U11 games are at 6:15 and the U13 & U15 games are at 7:30. The summer uniform is black shorts, low socks and the gray summer T-shirt. Also a reminder that the summer rules are on the web site. (printable copy)

 Summer Field Locations 

ALA                    Maple East Elem School              1500 Maple Road Willsville NY

BYL                    Nicholas School                          1250 Amherst Street Bflo NY

Cl                       Harris Hill/Sunset Park                 Wehrle & Harris Hill

LLA                   William St School                         5201 William St Lancaster NY

NT                    Gratwick Riverside Park                1200 River Road NT

Hamburg            Nike Base                                    2980 Lakeview Rd Hamb NY

SH                    SH Middle School                          4150 Maple Rd Amh NY

TLA                  West MS                                     395 Center Rd West Seneca NY

Medina              Wise MS                                     1016 Gwin St Medina NY

Clar U-15          Clar HS                                       Main & Gunnville Clar NY

Lockport           Altro/Willow Park                         201 Willow St

Redskins           Lancaster HS                               1 Forton Dr Lancaster NY

Binkowski Receives 2009 Szydlowski Award

Mike Binkowski (left) received the 2009 Matt Szydlowski Award from Vice President Joe Jastrzemski (right) at our banquet on Sunday. Matt Szydlowski was one of the founders of the NFLOA. His tireless dedication proved to be instrumental in developing the high standards of our association. In an effort to remember our mentor, the organization awards the Matt Szydlowski Award to a member of our organization. The award promotes professionalism, dedication and a positive attitude towards lacrosse.

Marcussen Receives 2009 Perry Award

The 2009 Michael Perry Memorial Award was present to Jon Marcussen (above right). Mike Binkowski (left) accepts the award from John Drobits (right) on Jon's behalf as he was unable to attend our banquet. The Perry Award  is given out annually in honor of our friend and fellow official Mike Perry who was killed in a car accident in Toledo, Ohio on October 27, 2002 after a football game he had just officiated The award is given out to the most “outstanding up and coming” official with five years or less experience. The mentors within our organization vote on it.

Gross Makes World Games as Top Four Ref

US Lacrosse announces that 10 referees and five alternates were named to the U.S. delegation to officiate at the 2010 FIL World Championship. Congratulations to our own Rob Gross for making the 2010 US team and will be officiating at the 2010 World Games that will be held next summer in Manchester, England.

John "Wes" Patterson Sportsmanship Award Announced

The NFLOA is pleased to announce the 2009 John "Wes" Patterson Awards. Through this award it is the intention of the Niagara Frontier Lacrosse Officials Association to bring awareness to, and reward the sportsman-like behavior of players, coaches, and all those affiliated with each school participating at the Varsity, Junior Varsity and Modified Levels of lacrosse. This year's winners are at the varsity level - Clarence High School; junior varsity level - Williamsville North High School and at the modified level - Hamburg High School.

Clarence Varsity

Williamsville North Junior Varsity

Hamburg Modified

 2009 Playoff's at Canisius College

The 2009 Section 6 playoff's were a great success and the crews did a great job throughout the evening. It was great to see so many of our members out at the games. Thanks to the guys working the games and to all of you who came out. Great job! 

Former NFLOA President Jeff Conklin (center) with Joe Jastrzemski and Tom Sutton enjoying a break in the action.

The Playoff Crews 

"A" Crew - Jim Martek, Jordan Thomas, Mike Binkowski and David Michael

"B" Crew - Tom Sutton, Dan Connors, Rick Albano and Clark Zeis

"C" Crew - Mike Zyglis, Steve Maziarz, Chris Clark and Corey Brachman

 ".....Sportsmanship number one!, you play and we'll ref......"
                                                                               Tom Sutton 2009 NCAA Semi-Finals

Officials Needed for Summer Lacrosse

Officials are needed to officiate this summer. If any of our members are interested in officiating this summer, please contact Skip Brechtel either by phone or at his email address which is hbrechtel@yahoo.com. The rules for the summer league can be acquired by clicking on this link - 2009 Summer Lacrosse Rules. 

Another Great Web site for Lacrosse Junkies

Here is another great lacrosse web site for you lacrosse junkies. It is a web site put together by New Balance Shoes. They follow the Canandaigua Academy Varsity Lacrosse team of Section V for the entire season.They however have footage of the Orchard Park game here in Buffalo and some of our guys are in the video. Take a look at the "Downpour" episode and it will remind for that day back in April when we all froze! The web site address is www.seasoninthebalance.com

A Great Site for WNY Lacrosse

Great site for WNY lacrosse!  Many of our guys are pictured in the photo archives.  The gentleman who designs and updates the site is from Clarence. Here is the link for the website:http://clarencelax.com/Section6Lax/home.htm.