USA Lacrosse College Player Officials Academy-Level 1 Training and Certification:

This clinic is the first step in developing your skills as a Girls Lacrosse Official and will set you up for success on the field as an official.

USA Lacrosse in conjunction with the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWCLA) offer this training for current and recently graduated women's lacrosse collegel players. Participants will complete online classroom training in addition to gaining experience through on-field training and live games. Upon completion of this on-field training, the Rules Online Course, the annual exam and annual professional development course, the participants will be USA Lacrosse Certified Officials.

The registration fee will cover all virtual and on-field training, and evaluation and rating by certified trainers and an official's starter kit*(uniform top, whistle, cards). In addition, lunch will be provided at the all day on-field session. Participants are responsible for travel and lodging costs.

Participants, are also encouraged to apply for the IWLCA Trina Mangano Scholarship which underwrites the entire cost of training, rating, membership dues and outfitting up to five (5) new officials each year. Applicants must be a current or recent member of an IWLCA dues paying NCAA or NAIA institution to apply for this scholarship.

After registering, participants shall receive an email from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with important information regarding the clinic details. USA Lacrosse reserves the right to reschedule any sessions with fewer than 6 officials enrolled.

Note: The clinic is also open to non-NCAA or NAIA players or coaches with experience in women's lacrosse, however this will not include the official's start kit or access to the scholarship.

Trina Mangano Scholarship

Trina Mangano was a nationally and internationally rated official who served as a member of the USA Lacrosse Training Committe, in addition to being a CWLOA trainer. Trina was instrumental in supporting the growth of the sport through her work training officials. This annual scholarship presented by the IWLCA, underwrites the entire cost of training, rating and outfitting up to five (5) new officials each year.

Applicants must be a current or recent member of an IWLCA dues paying NCAA or NAIA institution to apply for this scholarship.

And here’s Link to Apply - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CPOA_Scholarship