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February 4th training is Canceled
The classroom training scheduled for Saturday, February 4th, at Colorado Academy has been canceled due to the weather and related road conditions. Alternatives for the mandatory 2012 US Lacrosse rules interpretation include Sunday, February 5th, 9:00-2:30 at the Regis University Field House; Wednesday, February 8 at ThunderRidge High School at 6:00 or Saturday, February 11 at Colorado college in Colorado Springs, 3:00-5:00.
Junior Officials Training
The mandatory annual training for Junior Officials(high school age) planning to work CGLA youth games in April & May is scheduled.
Classroom Training - Sunday, March 11 at Denver School of Science & Technology (2000 Valentia Street, Denver, Colorado 80238)from 8:00-2:00
The time & location for Colorado Springs is not finalized. Please stay tuned.
On field training - Sunday, March 18 at Lorenz Park (Colorado & County Line, Highlands Ranch, CO) This is in conjunction with the CGLA Spring Fling. The schedule will not be finalized until the week of the training.
2012 training plans and dates are now posted on the calendar. Information sheets & registration forms are posted on the adult registration page.
The US Lacrosse renewal date is October 1 for all current officials, adult & youth. CWLOA registration & dues are due December 31, 2011. Late registrations are accepted but will incur a late charge.
Check the CWLOA calendar for updated information.
2012 Rules Video
2012 US Lacrosse Rule Book
2012 Umpire Manual
US Lacrosse rule changes for 2012
New Youth rules and guidelines approved for 2012
UMPIRES WANTED!
Women's Lacrosse is a fast paced game that resembles the playing strategies of basketball and field hockey on a soccer field. As Lacrosse participation explodes in Colorado, there is a huge demand for women's lacrosse officials at all levels. The CWLOA needs new umpires to meet this ever growing need. Perhaps you or someone you know is interested in getting involved in this dynamic game. Contact us and we will help you get started on this fun and rewarding adventure. We look forward to seeing you on the field!
Check out US Lacrosse's video, Starting Out in Stripes, an informative introduction to the game.
Starting Out in Stripes video
Just released....US Lacrosse's Ropes Training for Umpires. This is a great tool to better understand positioning, areas of responsibility & what to look for and teamwork.
US Lacrosse Ropes Training video
CWLOA Officers 2011-2012
- Frank Bailey - President - bailey5280@msn.com
- Lyndsay Knupp - Vice President - LMKnupp@gmail.com
- Christine Wiedinmyer - Secretary - cwiedinm@gmail.com
- Allison Bailey - Treasurer - albailey7@gmail.com
- Lisa Ellsworth - Rules Interpreter - lisabuzze@comcast.net
- Robin Patterson - Training and Ratings Chair - rdkpatter@aol.com
WCLA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP returns to Colorado for 2012
The WCLA, the National Association of women's collegiate club teams, will hold it's 2012 National Championship Tournament at El Pomar Park in Colorado Springs on May 9-12.
Twenty four of the top college club teams will battle for national titles in two divisions. Look forward to 4 days of championship collegiate lacrosse.
CHSAA contacts:
Harry Waterman - Assistant Commissioner - Girls Lacrosse -hwaterman@chssa.org
Tom Robinson - Assistant Commissioner - Officials - trobinson@chsaa.org
Malinda Arensdorf - Administrative Assistant for Harry Waterman - marensdorf@chsaa.org
Please submit all game suspensions resulting from red cards using the form linked below. Include all of the required information. CHSAA will notify the school involved and it will be the responsibility of the school to sit the individual player or coach for the required games. It is not the officials responsibility to verify player or coach eligibility.
CHSAA Coach/Player ejection reporting instructions
Fitness Websites
Listed below are two websites geared to fitness for officials!
Sparc Fitness
Fitness Guide
