Tournament Information for Officials

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The Hong Kong Lacrosse Open 2020 will be held on 10 April – 13 April 2020 at Stanley Ho Sports Centre. There will be competitive games within the four days, and officials across the world are cordially invited to come to Hong Kong.

All games will follow World Lacrosse Field Lacrosse rules in general. Hong Kong Lacrosse Association will also take this chance to grow our local officials by working together with overseas officials, through officiating or shadowing on field.
 

  • Roles Required 

• Referees: to officiate men’s games and train local referees (via on-field shadowing)
• Umpires: to officiate women’s games and train local umpires (via on-field shadowing)
• Experienced referees / umpires may also be invited to take role as assessor, to train and assess local officials.
 

  • Criteria required 

• National Lacrosse Official (Referee / Umpire) rating in own country
• International Lacrosse officiating experience (e.g. FIL/ APLU / ELF events) in the last 3 years
 

  • Uniform required

Referee
• Black-and-white vertically stripped short sleeved shirt
• Black shorts
• Black hat
• Solid black shoes
• Short black socks

Umpire

• Black-and-white vertically stripped short sleeved shirt
• Black bottoms
• Solid black shoes
• Solid black socks
 

  • Work permit

You are required to apply for a work permit to avoid legal liabilities while officiating games during the event. Hong Kong Lacrosse Association will be the sponsor company your application. Application forms and procedures will be announced after shortlist officials have been selected.
 

  • What Hong Kong Lacrosse Association provides?

• Allowance for game days ($1500HKD per day)
• Meals at game fields, order in advance is required
• Accommodation will be provided to officials

If you are interested in joining the Hong Kong Open as an official, please contact the individuals listed below before the 20th of December 2019.
 

  • Contact

Referee
Mr. Dennis Cheng, Referee-in-Chief
Mobile & WhatsApp: (852) 6180 2546
Email: [email protected]

Mr. Edwin Leung
Mobile & WhatsApp: (852) 6038 8865
Email: [email protected]

Umpire
Ms. Joyce Tai, Umpire-in-Chief
Mobile & WhatsApp: (852) 9470 7654
Email: [email protected]
 

  • Additional Notes

For Aiport/ Public Transportation, Rules and Length of the Games, please refer to the Tournament Information for Teams here.

Data SIM Card / Free Wifi in Hong Kong
You could buy Voice & Data SIM Prepaid Card at 7-Eleven at Hong Kong International Airport:

csl: Discover Hong Kong Tourist SIM: HKD 88 for 5 days (included 1.5GB 4G speed and unlimited voice)
For free Wi-Fi, please visit: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/plan-your-trip/traveller-info/communications/wi-fi.jsp

Power Supply in Hong Kong
Voltage: 220V 50Hz Plug: Type G British 3-pin

Useful Links
Hong Kong Lacrosse Association: www.hklax.org
Hong Kong Lacrosse Open 2020 Portal: www.hklaxopen.org
Hong Kong Immigration Department: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/
Hong Kong Tourism Board: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/index.jsp
Openrice (local restaurant guide): ww.openrice.com/english/restaurant/

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