WWLOA is the Washington Women’s Lacrosse Officials Association. We are a non-profit membership organization that trains, supports, and develops women's lacrosse officials in Washington state. We also facilitate game assignments that officials select.
WWLOA officials are trained, rated and certified in accordance with the guidelines set forth by USA Lacrosse for official levels including Youth (10U, 12U , 14U), and High School. WWLOA officials also often officiate college-club, post-collegiate club, or NCAA games.
The mission of WWLOA is to promote and facilitate a safe environment for women’s lacrosse, train and rate officials, develop and retain officials, and contribute to the overall values of sportsmanship and teamwork in the state of Washington.
The organization was established in the mid 1990's and later incorporated as WWLOA. During the past several decades, WWLOA has trained hundreds of officials and these officials have officiated thousands of women’s lacrosse games.
WWLOA recognizes that women’s lacrosse players are allowed to play with passion, speed, and intensity. At the same time, WWLOA reminds players that their conduct on the field should comply with the rules and be consistent with the “spirit of the game”.
US Lacrosse has established a philosophy to maintain the “spirit of the game”. This philosophy is stated in the US Lacrosse Women’s Rule Book and states that “players…should observe the intent of the rules, making a sincere effort to observe them and not attempting to take advantage of them”. Also, “players…should be vigilant when…playing…so that the safety of all players and the integrity of the game are maintained”.
WWLOA is committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion within its membership and within the broader Lacrosse community.
WWLOA respects, values, and celebrates the positive impact that people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives coming together in an inclusive and collaborative environment bring to our sport, enhancing the experience for all involved.
We seek to “honor the game” by establishing and maintaining an inclusive culture that encourages understanding, appreciation, and acceptance of all participants in the Lacrosse community.
WWLOA supports officials seeking additional training outside our region.
WWLOA may offer stipends for clinic fees or travel expenses incurred for additional training. This will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Upon approval, stipends will be issued after participation in the clinic is concluded and receipt(s) of paid travel or clinic fees are provided to the Board Chair.
Any financial hardship considerations can be shared with the Board Chair. Please email the Board chair at wwloaboardchair@gmail.com if you are interested in seeking financial support / a training stipend for additional officials' training.
2023 AWARDS (under construction)
WWLOA Scholarships: Jr. Official: Taylor Smith (Cal Poly St. Univ.). Adult Official: Polly Schaps (Gonzaga Univ.)
YOUTH ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
ADULT ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
ROAD WARRIOR AWARD
OFFICIAL HONOR ROLL
Presented to Adult Officials who officiated 30 or more games.
Presented to Junior Officials who officiated 20 or more games
LIFE SAVER AWARDS
Presented to adult officials who officiated 50 or more games.
LORRIE MCKAY SERVICE AWARD
2022 AWARDS
YOUTH ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
· Maggie Fitzgerald
ADULT ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
· Nicki Burkhauser
· Zella O’Malley
ROAD WARRIOR AWARD
· David Almond
· Leo Bundick
· Jackdolyn Mooney
· Krista Mudge
OFFICIAL HONOR ROLL
Presented to Adult Officials who officiated 30 or more games.
· Brooke Almond
· Leo Bundick
· Nicki Burkhauser
· Anna Gustafson
· Brittany Haber
· Edith Harris
· Jackdolyn Mooney
· Krista Mudge
· Maggie O’Sullivan
· Lyn Porterfield
· Matt Saxon
· Tsering Yuthok Short
· Jamie Weaver
Presented to Junior Officials who officiated 20 or more games
· Ada Carr
· Jada Brandon
· Maggie Fitzgerald
· Jessica Larsen
· Morgan Maxfield
LIFE SAVER AWARDS
Presented to adult officials who officiated 50 or more games.
· David Almond
· Joe Bundick
· Jeff Gillard
· Amy Seachriest
LORRIE MCKAY SERVICE AWARD
· Holly Whitman
2021 AWARDS
2021 USA LACROSSE WASHINGTON CHAPTER HALL OF FAME: Tsering Yuthok Short
YOUTH ROOKIES OF THE YEAR
· Taylor Smith
· Ella Skoglund
ADULT ROOKIES OF THE YEAR
· Polly Schapps
· Chloe Anbarcioglu
· Brooke Almond
ROAD WARRIOR AWARD
· David Almond
· Leo Bundick
· Lyn Porterfield
OFFICIAL HONOR ROLL
Presented to Adult Officials who officiated 15 or more games (shortened season).
· Brooke Almond
· Steve Fricke
· Jeff Gillard
· Jeff Grose
· Brittany Haber
· Mark Hahn
· Brian Jovag
· Cameron Molyneux
· Lyn Porterfield
· Matt Saxon
· Tsering Yuthok Short
· Kaitlyn Thompson
· Belle Thornburg
· Jamie Weaver
· Jordan Westerman
Presented to Junior Officials who officiated 10 or more games (shortened season).
· Nyah Allen
· Jada Brandon
· Ada Carr
· Jordie Carter
· Cipriana Flores
· Alex Gardner
· Anabelle Gersch
· Frances Hansot
· Alyssa Jarvis
· Jessica Larson
· Chelan Mackey
· Morgan Maxfield
· Brynna Nixon
· Grace Ogilvie
· Zella O’Malley
· Kate Risse
· Lauren Risse
· Kaia Salverda
· Ella Skoglund
· Taylor Smith
· Eliana Stone
· Sadie Wermuth
LIFE SAVER AWARDS
Presented to adult officials who officiated 25 or more games (Youth/HS/College) in shortened season.
· David Almond
· Chloe Anbarcioglu
· Mike Bucy
· Joe Bundick
· Leo Bundick
· Edith Harris
· Polly Schapps
· Dan Wright
LORRIE MCKAY SERVICE AWARD
· Tsering Yuthok Short
2020 AWARD
LORRIE MCKAY SERVICE AWARD
· Jeannette Wake
2019 AWARDS
YOUTH ROOKIES OF THE YEAR
· Ada Carr
· Morgan Wlaschin
ADULT ROOKIES OF THE YEAR
· David Almond
· Julia Auve
ROAD WARRIOR AWARD
· Krista Mudge
· Maggie Wright
OFFICIAL HONOR ROLL
Presented to Adult Officials who officiated 30 or more games.
· David Almond
· Willliam Christensen Jr.
· Steven Fricke
· Cori Geiger
· Brian Jovag
· Lyn Porterfield
· Tsering Yuthok Short
· Jeannette Wake
· Jamie Weaver
Presented to Junior Officials who officiated 20 or more games
· Chloe Anbarcioglu
· Jada Brandon
· Ada Carr
· Avery Cobb
· Cipriana Flores
· Jordan Hendrix
· Alicyn Loberg
· Ellen Norton
· Madison Perry
· Polly Schaps
· Morgan Wlaschin
· Amelia Wright
LIFE SAVER AWARDS
Presented to adult officials who officiated 50 or more games (Youth/HS/College).
· Mike Bucy
· Joe Bundick
· Leo Bundick
· Jeff Gillard
· Edith Harris
· Kaitlyn Thompson
· Dan Wright
LORRIE MCKAY SERVICE AWARD
· Jamie Weaver
2018 AWARDS
YOUTH ROOKIES OF THE YEAR
· Brynna Nixon
· Mindy Weingaertner
· Margaret Wright
ROAD WARRIOR AWARD
· Leo Bundick
· Margaret Wright
ADULT ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
· Nichole Bosas
OFFICIAL HONOR ROLL
Presented to Adult Officials who officiated 30 or more games.
· Willliam Christensen Jr.
· Meredith Harris
· Brian Jovag
· Jamie Weaver
· Dan Wright
Presented to Junior Officials who officiated 20 or more games
· Chloe Anbarcioglu
· Clara Blue
· Erin Freese
· Sierra Jangard
· Kamie Jovag
· Suzanne Kanz
· Anika Karp
· Brynna Nixon
· Madison Perry
· Bethany Shade
· Jordan Sims
· Mindy Weingaertner
· Courtney Zell
LIFE SAVER AWARDS
Presented to adult officials who officiated 50 or more games.
· Joe Bundick
· Leo Bundick
· Jeff Gillard
· Edith Harris
LORRIE MCKAY SERVICE AWARD
· Suzanne Replinger
2017 AWARDS
2017 USA LACROSSE WASHINGTON CHAPTER HALL OF FAME: JEANNETTE WAKE
YOUTH ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
· Erin Freese
ADULT ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
· William Christensen Jr.
ROAD WARRIOR AWARD
· Leo Bundick
· Krista Mudge
OFFICIAL HONOR ROLL
Presented to Adult Officials who officiated 30 or more games.
· Krista Mudge
· Lyn Porterfield
· Jamie Weaver
LIFE SAVER AWARDS
Presented to adult officials who officiated 50 or more games.
· Mike Bucy
· Joe Bundick
· Leo Bundick
· Jeff Gillard
· Edith Harris
LORRIE MCKAY SERVICE AWARD
· Mike Bucy
2016 AWARDS
YOUTH ROOKIES OF THE YEAR
· Sarah McCall
· Madison Perry
ADULT ROOKIES OF THE YEAR
· Brian Jovag
· David Turley
ROAD WARRIOR AWARD
· Leo Bundick
OFFICIAL HONOR ROLL
Presented to Adult Officials who officiated 30 or more games.
· Alexis Chittenden
· Casandra Gorell
· Elise Heimowitz
· Kaitlyn Thompson
· Jamie Weaver
LIFE SAVER AWARDS
Presented to adult officials who officiated 50 or more games.
· Mike Bucy
· Leo Bundick
· Jeff Gillard
· Jeff Grose
· Edith Harris
· Lyn Porterfield
· Troy Roper
LORRIE MCKAY SERVICE AWARD
· Leo Bundick
2015 AWARDS
YOUTH ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
· Caleb Carr
ADULT ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
· Joe Bundick
ROAD WARRIOR AWARD
· Leo Bundick
OFFICIAL HONOR ROLL
Presented to Officials who officiated 30 or more games.
· Mike Bucy
· Joe Bundick
· Leo Bundick
· Caleb Carr
· Jeff Gillard
· Casandra Gorell
· Jeff Grose
· Edith Harris
· Lyn Porterfield
· Hal Prukop
· Troy Roper
· Neil Shiosaki
· Jamie Weaver
· Sandy Weyrauch
· Dan Wright
LIFE SAVER AWARDS
Presented to adult officials who officiated 50 or more games.
· Mike Bucy
· Leo Bundick
· Jeff Gillard
· Jeff Grose
· Edith Harris
· Jamie Weaver
· Sandy Weyrauch
LORRIE MCKAY SERVICE AWARD
· Lyn Porterfield
2014 AWARDS
2014 USA LACROSSE OUTSTANDING YOUTH OFFICIAL AWARD: EDITH HARRIS
YOUTH ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
· Anabel Oshman
ADULT ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
· Valerie Kranich
ROAD WARRIOR AWARD
· Leo Bundick
OFFICIAL HONOR ROLL
Presented to Adult Officials who officiated 30 or more games.
· Mike Bucy
· Leo Bundick
· Alexis Chittenden
· Jeff Gillard
· Casandra Gorell
· Mark Hahn
· Lyn Porterfield
· Hal Prukop
· Carl Schlossman
· Jamie Weaver
· Dan Wright
LIFE SAVER AWARDS
Presented to adult officials who officiated 50 or more games.
· Jenna Emerson
· Jeff Grose
· Kim Gunnerson
· Edith Harris
· Sandy Weyrauch
LORRIE MCKAY SERVICE AWARD
· Duke Kamstra
2013 AWARDS
YOUTH ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
· Hannah Brubeck
ADULT ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
· Steph Terrien
LIFE SAVER AWARDS
· Kim Gunnerson
· Edith Harris
· Hannah Prange
· Hal Prukop
LORRIE MCKAY SERVICE AWARD
· Jeff Grose
2012 AWARDS
YOUTH ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
· Suzanne Emerson
ADULT ROOKIES OF THE YEAR
· Mike Bucy
· Thomas Nabb
LIFE SAVER AWARDS
· Jennifer Frapwell
· Jeff Gillard
· Edith Harris
· Jamie Weaver
LORRIE MCKAY SERVICE AWARD
· Edith Harris
2010 AWARDS
2010 USA LACROSSE WASHINGTON CHAPTER HALL OF FAME: JANET LENNON-JONES
2010 USA LACROSSE WASHINGTON CHAPTER HALL OF FAME: LORRIE MCKAY
LORRIE MCKAY SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS PRIOR TO 2012
2011 Maggie O'Sullivan
2010
2009
2008
2007 Jeff Grose
2006 Janet Lennon Jones
2005
2004
NOTE: either 2004 or 2005 was the first awarding of the Lorrie McKay Service Award
WWLOA is governed by a local board consisting of up to twelve individuals. The board positions and current board members are identified below. Board meetings are generally held once a month with a General Membership held in November or December of each year.
Edith Harris
Tsering Yuthok Short
Joseph Bundick
Amy Seachriest
Kaitlyn Thompson
Jeannette Wake
Jamie Weaver
Holly Whitman
USA Lacrosse is the sport's national governing body. They provide national leadership, training, structure and resources to fuel the growth of lacrosse and enrich the experience of participants. They primarily serve the youth and high school level of play.
The CWLOA is a professional organization representing all women’s collegiate lacrosse officials. The CWLOA is responsible for all aspects of officiating at the college level and is dedicated to promoting the interests of women’s lacrosse officials.
WSLA, the Washington Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association, is the governing body for girls’ youth and high school lacrosse in Washington state. WSLA organizes, develops and promotes girls’ high school and youth lacrosse by facilitating a safe environment to play lacrosse, promoting the growth of the sport and honoring the game.
NWWLL, the Northwest Women’s Lacrosse League, is a women’s collegiate club lacrosse association comprised of teams from the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. NWWLL is a member of the Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (WCLA) of USA Lacrosse.
The NCAA is a non-profit association that regulates athletes and organizes athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The Division III organization provides for passionate participation in a competitive athletic environment in which student-athletes build upon their academic success.
PNWLL, the Pacific Northwest Lacrosse League, is a post-collegiate women’s lacrosse league comprised of teams in the Pacific Northwest including Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver.
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