About the The NOR CAL LACROSSE FOUNDATION
Chapters are extensions of the national office. They remain their own corporation that serves its constituents, elects board members and manages affairs as deemed appropriate under the chapter by-laws. offer programs, services & benefits built at national to all constituents in your local community as far as the chapter boundaries reach. operate their own programs, services and events in accordance with the US Lacrosse mission and Chapter Agreement. remain fully compliant with US Lacrosse. The chapter should be seen as the educational, hierarchical, unbiased support system for any and all leagues within the chapter boundaries.
NORCAL LACROSSE Foundation
Sport Development
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.
US Lacrosse Membership
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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
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 Scholarship Program
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 >>
NORCAL LACROSSE Hall of Fame
The Northern California Lacrosse Chapter Hall of Fame has been honoring individuals who have made an impact on NorCal lacrosse in their field since 2005. More information >>
"Those who by their deeds as players, coaches, officials and/or contributors, and by the example of their lives, personify the great contribution of the sport of lacrosse to our way of life".
