2026 CWLOA Training Information

Training topics and dates have been finalized and are listed below. Find all training times, links, and other information on our Calendar Page.

Training for the upcoming 2026 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

The requirements for certification can be found here.

All Members must:

  • Attend Classroom training sessions (virtual).
    • See classroom training sessions below for your level.
  • Attend the 2-hour Rules Interpretation meeting on January 25th, 2026 from 9am – 11am (virtual).
  • Take and Pass USAL Rules Exam for High School
  • Attend on field High School Play Day on Saturday February 28th, 2026 at various locations. This information will be emailed to you.

2026 Classroom Sessions:

The USAL Regional Academy will count as 2 of the required 6 hours of classroom training.

Find your level and attend the required number of sessions.

Early-Career Officials (0-2 years):

  • Tuesday, Jan 13 or  Thursday, Jan 15th – 7pm – General Intro to Lacrosse Officiating 
  • Tuesday, Jan 20th – 7pm – Minor Fouls/Goal Circle
  • Thursday, Jan 22nd – 7pm – Major Fouls / Goal Keeper Fouls
  • MANDATORY: Sunday, Jan 25th 9am – Rules Interpretation *Mandatory” 
  • Tuesday, Feb. 3rd (optional) @7pm – Positioning, Mechanics and Game Situations
  • Saturday, Feb. 28th – PLAYDAY – On-Field Training 

Experienced Officials (3+ years):

Experienced officials are encouraged to attend any of the early-career officials training above in addition to the following required training sessions:

  • MANDATORY: Sunday, Jan 25th 9am – Rules Interpretation *Mandatory” 
  • Tuesday, Feb. 3rd @7pm – Positioning, Mechanics and Game Situations Session
  • Thursday, Feb. 5th @7pm – Complex Penalty Administration and Restraining Line
  • Saturday, Feb. 28th – PLAYDAY – On-Field Training 

On-going Training Throughout the Season:

  • Manage It Q&A: Bi Monthly In-Season Zoom Training
    • Held virtually throughout the season to discuss game situations, rules clarifications or memos, and anything else that comes up. Must attend 2 to be considered for playoff game assignments:
    • All 2026 Q&A’s will be on the following Sundays at 7pm:
      • March 8th
      • March 22nd
      • April 12th
      • April 26th
      • May 3rd