APPLICANTS


New Officials registration DEADLINE is February 21, 2013.


The WCLOA is currently recruiting new Officials. Our Association offers training which incurs classroom and on the field instruction. The purpose of the training is to familiarize all applicants with the current NCAA, NFHS and US Lacrosse Youth rules. Our training sessions also include game mechanics as well as game management methodology. 


In order to gain membership to become a certified WCLOA lacrosse official, an applicant must successfully complete all requirements of the training classes, attend ALL training classes, including on field instruction, pass NFHS exam, CONNY exam and attend regularly scheduled WCLOA meetings.

New officials must complete the WCLOA Application and complete the CIAC Background Consent Form. Both forms can be download by clicking on the links below. These forms should be accompanied by a $160* check for the WCLOA Membership fee and sent to:

Dick Maloney
Secretary/Treasurer
15 Palmer Street, Unit 13
Cos Cob, CT  06807

These forms and membership must be received before the start of the Training Sessions.

The WCLOA Membership fee includes insurance, training manual, NFHS rule book and WCLOA banquet. New members must have a United States Lacrosse (USL) membership. The USL membership can be acquired after membership into the WCLOA.

* WCLOA will refund $50 after new members attend the first general meeting and the three training sessions.

CIAC Background and Consent Form

WCLOA New Officials Application


The 2013 Training Schedule can be viewed by clicking on Training Schedule.


Tom O'Neil. Photo by Jim Stout
Paul Burke. Jim Stout photo.
Class L State Final Officials: CLOA Officials Andy Speyer, Bruce Backus and WCLOA Officials Bryan Luchsinger and Chris Daly. Photo by Ken Rutt
Steve DiBona. Photo by Jim Stout