Announcements
2019 WWLOA Board Members
The WWLOA Board is pleased to announce that the following individuals were elected to the WWLOA Board at the November 28th, 2018 General Membership Meeting:
- Board Chair- Tsering Short(2-Year Term)
- Past Chair - Edith Harris(2-Year Term)
- Secretary - Anna Gustafson(2-Year Term)
- Education Chair - Jeannette Wake (2-Year Term)
- Adult Co-Chair - Jeannette Wake(2-Year Term)
- Youth Co-Chair - Joe Bundick (1-Year Term)
- Youth Co-Chair - Kaitlyn Thompson (2-Year Term)
- At Large Representative - William Christensen (1-Year Term)
- At Large Representative - Cori Geiger (1-Year Term)
- At Large Representative - Chip Kelly (1-Year Term)
The following individuals continue to serve on the Board in 2019 during the second year of their 2-year term:
- Treasurer- Jamie Weaver
- Adult Co-Chair - Jamie Weaver
Events
Classroom Training for New and Returning Officials
SAVE THE DATES:The training season for women’s lacrosse officials begins soon!
Classroom training for new and returning officials will be in February.
New Officials February 2nd at Bellarmine Prep High School in Tacoma.
New and Returning Officials on February 9th at Seattle Pacific University.
New and Returning Officials on February 10th at Gonzaga Prep High School in Spokane.
New and Returning Officials on February 24th at Bellevue College.
Field training opportunities will be in March: locations TBD.
Adult Officials will be trained the weekend of March 9th/10th.
Junior/Youth Officials will be trained the weekend of March 16th/17th.
Tip for all Officials
OFF-SEASON CONDITIONING
Off-season conditioning is considered to be the most important part of an individual’s conditioning program. This is especially true for lacrosse officials who are involved in intense and prolonged physical activity while officiating games often followed by an extended off-season with limited time on the field and significantly reduced physical activity.
Proper off-season conditioning allows officials to recover from an active season in stripes and then prepare physically and mentally for the next season. Regular exercise and stretching will help maintain flexibility and fitness during months off the field. Youth fitness specialist Alex Slezak said it well when he stated “The more you sweat in time of peace, the less you bleed in times of war”.