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US LACROSSE MEMBERSHIP
US Lacrosse strives to provide the tools, information and resources to make your job easier. We understand that you are volunteers who dedicate enormous amounts of your personal time to the growth and fostering of lacrosse in your community.
- Group Management Tools
USLaxTeams.com and US Lacrosse Playbook - Liability Insurance Plans
Comprehensive coverage for your organization - Risk Management Guide
A plan to help you manage risk and minimize exposure - Coaches Training
Enhance the players' experience and give your volunteers a head start - Online Registration
Collect payments for your organization and US Lacrosse membership online - Fundraising
Provide real value to your paying sponsors through US Lacrosse Playbook - Monthly Communications
Relative information for your organization from USL - Member Value Program
Making lacrosse affordable through strategic partnerships
Coaches Development
Northern California Lacrosse Convention
The Northern California Chapter has placed primary focus on the development of coaches. As our sport has grown, the need for qualified coaches has grown. We hold our annual NorCal Lacrosse Convention (NCLC) in January The Northern California Lacrosse Convention (NCLC) is separated by levels for the men's and women's games with tracks for beginning (youth) and advanced (high school) coaches. The keynote speakers are top collegiate and national team men's and women's coaches.
The NCLC also features an administration track for Athletic Directors and program organizers.
The clinicians are local collegiate and high school coaches, officials and/or administrators who volunteer to share their knowledge and experience.
National and local lacrosse vendors and camps attend and sponsor the NCLC which is scheduled annually in January. View more information on the NCLC>>
US Lacrosse Coaches Education Program
The NorCal Chapter works with US Lacrosse and the NCJLA to offer the Coaches Education Program Level 1 and Level 2 courses for certification.
- Individual Online CEP Courses
- On-Site CEP Courses - Level 1 and Level 2
- Physical Education Curriculum
- Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)
The PCA Double Goal Coach 1 course - Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons – is a current requirement of the US Lacrosse Level 1 certification. The Double Goal 1 course may be completed online or at a live workshop.
Officials Development
We support local programs to recruit, train, qualify, and evaluate officials, which comply with national standards. Officials are always needed! Train to officiate at every level: youth through college.
Visit the officials' websites for more information:
- Northern California Lacrosse Referees Association (NCLRA) is the men's game organization: www.nclaxref.org.
- The Northern California Umpire's Association (NCWLUA) is the women's game organization: www.ncwlua.org.
SPORT Developement
Player Development Programs
The Northern California Chapter schedules local USA national team events annually. Please check the event calendar for scheduling.
- Women's National Team Player Clinics
- Men's National Team Player Clinics
Out-Reach Program
The Northern California Chapter of US Lacrosse has established a new outreach program to bring development tools to new and under-served areas. The program offers coaching, playing and umpiring clinics held locally. Please contact outreach@norcallacrosse.org for more information.
Equipment Loans
The Northern California Chapter provides loaner sticks and equipment for girls and boys, mostly in pre-high school ages to introduce the game. Equipment is available on a first come, first served basis for a limited time period and must be returned. Please contact equipment@norcallacrosse.org for more information.
Program Funds and Scholarship Aid
The Northern California Chapter of US Lacrosse offers financial aid to Northern California lacrosse members in the form of loans, which must be repaid, and grants, which need not be repaid. We offer this aid under our two endowments: the Faulkner and Whipple Funds. More information >>
- Scholarship Aid Program: Offers financial assistance to participate in a lacrosse program, event or function as a player, coach, umpire/referee or administrator.
- Program Fund Application: Offers financial assistance for a new or existing lacrosse team, club or program.
Summer Camp Scholarships
The Northern California Chapter works with local summer camps to secure slots for well-deserving players. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and player's commitment to lacrosse. Applications are available in April and scholarships awarded in May. More information >>
