The Niagara Frontier Lacrosse Officials Association (N.F.L.O.A) is the local or "Buffalo" chapter of the New York State Association of Certified Lacrosse Officials. The NFLOA procures training and certification to new officials while providing ongoing recertification and training to veteran lacrosse referees. The NFLOA's goal is to provide Western New York with referees that are both competent and foster a high standard of ethics and integrity.

The NFLOA services boys lacrosse for Section VI (6) schools under the New York State Public High School Athletic Association along with all of Buffalo's private schools. The NFLOA is also the sole provider of lacrosse referees for all boy's summer leagues, winter leagues and tournaments that take place year-round in Western New York.

We want you to join! We are always looking to add new officials. Please click "Join Now" above and fill out the simple online application. 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. For more detailed information on the junior program please click "Become an Official" above.

We are excited for you to join the fastest growing sport in the United States by becoming a men's lacrosse official!