USA Lacrosse and the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) have announced eight training dates for the 2025 College Player Officials Academy (CPOA), a joint venture between the two organizations designed to recruit and train current and recent college lacrosse players to become the next generation of women’s game officials.
Coinciding with select summer tournaments, the CPOA events provide candidates with hands-on training and live game action to supplement classroom instruction.
“This is a great first step in the journey to becoming a USA Lacrosse certified official by getting hands-on training and instruction all in one weekend,” said Liz Brush, manager of the officials’ development program at USA Lacrosse. “These events are designed to help current and recent college women’s lacrosse players to remain active in the game. Becoming a game official is a perfect way to stay involved, build great friendships, and make some money too.”
A registration fee of $25 covers all virtual and on-field training, an evaluation and rating by certified trainers, an official’s starter kit (uniform top, whistle, flag, and cards), and lunch during the all-day on-field session. USA Lacrosse membership is also required.
The dates and locations for the 2025 College Player Officials Academy are:
● May 31 --- Maryland Playday in College Park, MD
● June 7 --- Lax by the Sea in New Egypt, NJ
● June 14 -- IWLCA Southeast Cup in Raleigh, NC
● June 14 -- IWLCA Midwest Cup in Denver, Colo.
● June 21 --- IWLCA Champions Cup in Boyds, MD
● June 28 --- IWLCA New England Cup in Amherst, Mass.
● July 12 --- IWLCA Capital Cup in Frederica, Del.
● July 19 --- IWLCA West Cup in Norco, Calif.
Attendees are responsible for their own travel and lodging. Candidates are only required to attend one of the CPOA events. After registering, participants will receive an email from officials@usalacrosse.com with important information regarding the clinic details. USA Lacrosse reserves the right to reschedule any session if fewer than six officials are enrolled.
After attending the in-person academy, candidates who complete the rules and penalties online courses, the annual exam, and a professional development course will become a USA Lacrosse certified official.
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