All classroom sessions of the NCWLO are offered virtually. Classroom sessions consist of meetings, classroom sessions and bi-weekly Q&A virtual meetings. Please be sure that you have a lap top (not a mobile device) to attend and participate in the classroom/meeting discussions and activities. Links to the sessions are sent to registered and paid NCWLO members via email. If you need a meeting link please email VPtraining@ncwlo.org or registrar@ncwlo.org.

See the NCWLO calendar for specific dates and times

Annual Association Meeting- always the last Sunday in Jan between 9am-10:30 am PST. (Adult officials only)

• Conduct Board Elections
• Review association financials
• Presidents report on status of the association
• Other association updates for the next fiscal year

Annual Rules Interpretation- always the last Sunday in Jan between 10:30am-3pm PST. (All officials)

• Review all new NFHS rule changes and how officials will need to adjust mechanics and signals
• Review all new USA Lacrosse Youth Rule Changes and youth league rule modifications (if provided by the league).
• Review points of emphasis for College Club, 6's and other specialized game formats that the NCWLO assigns.
• Review Arbiter Sports website and officials on going tasks

Classroom Session 1: General Introduction to Lacrosse Officiating (All new adult and junior officials). Offered the week after the Annual Rules Interpretation.

• Intro to basics of game management and positioning on the field
• Core rules of lacrosse
• Procedures for administering the foul penalty set up

Classroom Session 2: Positioning, Mechanics and Game Situations (All officials). Offered the week after the Annual Rules Interpretation.

• 2 and 3 person crew positioning and responsibilities
• Mechanics for new rule changes
• Review of complex game situations via game video

Classroom Session 3 &4: Bi-weekly Rules Q&A (All officials must attend 2; held bi-weekly Sunday evenings 7-9pm PST in March, April and May)

• Review rules requested by coaches or officials
• Review sample game video and break down the fouls and penalty administration

Train the Trainer Session: for All returning adult officials that need to complete service hours at a play day. Held the week prior to the 1st play day. Experienced yr 3 junior officials may volunteer to assist for community service hours.

• Learn about the forms you will fill out for the junior officials
• Learn about the skills covered in each station
• Learn about key terms to use during instruction and best practices for encouraging junior officials

Questions about training requirements email vptraining@ncwlo.org

Have a question? Not sure about your training requirements?

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TBD

These will be offered as we approach the first virtual session in January 2026.

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