To support lacrosse in Southern Pennsylvania by providing an association of Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) certified officials for PIAA and youth lacrosse games in the region.

The South Penn Lacrosse Officials Association (SPLOA) to works with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) in PIAA District III to provide officials for PIAA lacrosse games for the York Adams Interscholastic Athletic Association (YAIAA). The SPLOA's members comprise the South Penn Chapter of PIAA Boys Lacrosse Officials, which has jurisdiction over all PIAA lacrosse games played in the YAIAA league.

The SPLOA works with the York County Lacrosse Association (YCLA) to provide officials for YCLA member club youth lacrosse games (U9, U11, U13 and U15) in York and Adams counties in Pennsylvania.

The SPLOA has an open relationship with the Central Pennsylvania Lacrosse Officials Association (CPLOA) to provide extended coverage as needed to Lancaster, Lebanon and Berks counties in Pennsylvania.

2009-2010 Recruiting Effort Underway

The SPLOA has opened registration for 2009-2010 and a big recruiting effort is underway. The association is working hard to ensure full coverage for all games it will cover in 2010 and is looking for quality officials. Anyone who would like to officiate with SPLOA can regiser by mail, or in person at any SPLOA meeting, exam date or training session.

Read More: SPLOA 2009-2010 Flyer

07/02/2008: PIAA Chapter Granted

The PIAA recognized officals from the SPLOA as a PIAA lacrosse officials chapter. The chapter has been named 'South Penn Chapter of PIAA Boys Lacrosse Officials' and services the York-Adams league. With this move, the PIAA and the SPLOA have guaranteed that lacrosse will be played as a PIAA sport in the geographic areas these leagues cover in 2009.

Read More: Spring Recap – PIAA Chapter Granted