Find all training times, links, and other information on our Calendar Page.

Training for the upcoming 2024 CHSAA High School Lacrosse season will consist of 3 components:

• USAL on-line training material
• CWLOA on-line/in person classroom training
• CWLOA on-field training

As a reminder, the requirements for certification can be found here, and that includes training requirements and attendance at required sessions. Please contact Bonnie Evers, ref.evers@gmail.com with any questions.

Exploring being an official:

• Introduction to Officiating – January 2nd, 2024 at 8PM – 9PM, held virtually, see calendar

All Members must:

• Attend Classroom training sessions.
  • See classroom training sessions below for your level.
• Attend the 2-hour Rules Interpretation meeting on Tuesday, January 30th from 7PM to 9PM.
• Take and Pass USAL Rules Exam for High School (send certificate of completion to Bonnie Evers at ref.evers@gmail.com
• Attend on field High School Play Day on March 2nd, 2024 at various locations.

2024 Classroom Sessions:

Find your level and attend the required number of sessions.

New official

• Attend ONE In-Person Classroom Session (for location specifics see calendar):
  • Apprentice: Fair Play Fundamentals
    • CANCELLED January 9th, 2024 6:30PM- 9:30PM in Lakewood
    • January 17th, 2024 6:30PM – 9:30PM in Colorado Springs
    • January 20th, 2024 9AM – 12PM in Denver
    • January 25th, 2024 6:30PM – 9:30PM in Fort Collins
    • Any Mountain/West Slope New Officials, please contact Bonnie Evers, ref.evers@gmail.com
• Attend ONE Virtual Classroom Session
  • Apprentice: Your ‘Judge’ment Journey
    • February 5th 2024 7PM – 9PM, held virtually (see calendar)
• Attend ONE On Field Session
  • Apprentice: Decision Dynamics (On field)
    • February 17th, 2024 10AM – 2PM, Location TBA (likely South Denver)
    • February 25th, 2024 10AM – 2PM, Location TBA (likely Boulder)
    • Any Mountain/West Slope New Officials, please contact Bonnie Evers, ref.evers@gmail.com
• Attend ONE Virtual Arbiter How To Classroom Session:
  • January 29th, 2024 7PM – 8PM, held virtually (see calendar)

All Returning Officials:

• Attend TWO virtual training sessions of your choice:
  • Intermediate Session 1: Game Flow, Draw and Penalty Administration
    • January 16th, 2024 7PM – 9PM, held virtually
  • Intermediate Session 2: Game Management, Seeing the “Space”, and Advantage (flags)
    • January 22nd, 2024 7PM – 9PM, held virtually
  • Intermediate Session 3: Mental Focus, Fitness and Personal Preparation, Elevate Your Officiating
    • February 8th, 2024 7PM – 9PM, held virtually
  • Advanced Session 4: Pattern Recognition, Dangerous Play, Foul Interpretation
    • February 10th, 2024 9AM – 11AM, held virtually
  • Advanced Session 5: Transitioning, Crew Dynamics, Conflict Resolution (coaches/partners)
    • February 13th, 2024 7PM – 9PM, held virtually
• Optional Sessions:
  • On Field Session: Apprentice: Decision Dynamics (On field)
    • February 17th, 2024 10AM – 2PM, Location TBA (likely South Denver)
    • February 25th, 2024 10AM – 2PM, Location TBA (likely Boulder)
  • Advanced Session 6: Three Person Positioning *required for Playoffs*
    • March 6th, 2024 7PM – 9PM, held virtually
  • Arbiter How To Classroom Session
    • January 29th, 2024 7PM – 8PM, held virtually (see calendar)

On-going Training Throughout the Season:

• Manage It Mondays: Bi Monthly Q & A
  • Held throughout the season from 3/18/2024 – 5/13/2024 at 7:30PM – 8:30PM
  • Virtual