Calling all current and former lacrosse players, and coaches!

The College Players Officials Academy (CPOA) is an IWLCA and USA Lacrosse sponsored initiative to recruit and train current lacrosse players to become the next generation of officials. Every participant in the Academy will be trained and equipped with everything they need to begin working immediately at a drastically reduced cost due to the investment the IWLCA and USA Lacrosse have made in this program. The only upfront costs required of participants is a USA Lacrosse membership and $25 registration fee. 

Typical CPOA Schedule:
Thursday or Friday classroom session (virtual)
Saturday on-field training: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday - work games/get paid (optional if space available)

This training meets the classroom and field requirement for USA Lacrosse girls lacrosse officials’ certification. Participants must be USA  Lacrosse members and take the USA Lacrosse Girl’s Online Rules Course  and Annual Rules Test

What's Included in the College Player Officials Academy?

Classroom Training
On-Field Training
Officials Uniform Top
Flag
Whistle
Cards

Trina Mangano Officials Scholarship Program. 

Trina Mangano was a nationally and internationally rated official, served as a member of the USL Training Committee, was a CWLOA trainer, and served as the officials’ assignor for the IWLCA recruiting events. She was instrumental in supporting the growth of the sport through her work training officials. In honor of Trina’s commitment to developing women’s lacrosse officials, promoting officials’ education, these scholarships are the best way we can recognize her dedication.

This scholarship will underwrite the cost of the training, rating, and outfitting for each selected new official after they attend a CPOA session. The IWLCA Treasurer will reimburse the scholarship recipients with a $700 stipend for expenses incurred for registration fees, travel to CPOA, purchasing officiating gear and apparel, and any other related costs AFTER the official attends the training session and receives their rating. You must attend a CPOA event and complete USA Lacrosse requirements to be considered for the scholarship. 

If you have questions about CPOA, please contact:

Officials Recruitment and Development Committee (ORD)
Chair​ - Stephanie Allen
sallen@binghamton.edu
607-777-7398