The WLF is collecting nominations for its board positions which are up for election. Beginning in 2020 the WLF will be transitioning to 3-year terms  For the next two years, board terms will be staggered so that beginning in 2022 all position terms will be full 3 years terms.  Nominations will be open up through August 10th

This year positions up for election are   Board position descriptions click Here 

• Vice President (2-year Term)
• Treasurer (3-year Term)
• Boys’ Director (2-year Term)
• Coaches’ Director (3-year Term)
• Communications Director (2-year Term)
• Events Director (1-year term)

Click here for more information and to access the nomination form.   

To our WLF member programs,

Now that the official season for Wisconsin High School lacrosse and State Tournament series has been canceled and the youth programs across the state are still in flux, the question regarding US Lacrosse membership necessity has come to the table. As the US Lacrosse chapter for Wisconsin, WLF supports our historic, current, and future relationship with US Lacrosse. Being so, we also support the continued membership of US Lacrosse for the contingency we serve which includes current 2020 membership renewal. Outlined here are the opportunities available for current members and those considering their options for membership renewal. Those options will include:

• Forgo your USL renewal until play is normalized.
• Hold your current membership if renewed since January 1^st, 2020 or renew your current or upcoming membership as normal.  These 2020 current and renewed memberships in the first and second quarter of 2020 will be honored by US Lacrosse until June 30^th, 2021.  All the benefits and opportunities outlined will continue to be available to you.
• For those senior players who have no intention to play “organized” lacrosse in the foreseeable future, or will not continue on as a coach, official or umpire, consider your current membership or renewal a donation to help support our mission of growing and supporting the game, as well as, continued education for players, parents, coaches, and officials alike.

US Lacrosse has and will continue to provide for your coach background checks, safe sport training, extensive learning through the management system resource, and a multitude of online resources that will continue to engage parents, players, coaches, and officials until the threat subsides.  In addition, all insurance premiums for insurance coverages are paid for the year for both individual members in good standing and member organizations.

Direct Member Value from Investment

• Immediate comprehensive insurance coverage wherever organized play participation happens throughout the year –Link
• Subscription to US Lacrosse Magazine
• Access to online and social media news and resources – Link (#LaxAtHome)
• Rules, standards and best-practices informed by experts from the Center for Sports Science & Safety Link
• Positive Coaching Alliance Courses for Parents – Link to instructions for accessing
• Partner Discounts – Link
• Direct access to your Regional Manager

Indirect Member Value from Investment

• Education, training & national-certification resources for Coaches, like Mobile Coach – Link
• Education, training & national-certification resources for Officials
• Learning Management System that supports coach & officials’ education, training & certification– Link
• Access to and support for the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum
• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives & resources that provide enhanced access to our sport
• Grants that provide equipment for new players & grow our sport, like First Stick, Physical Education & TryLax
• Support for Team USA – the US National Lacrosse Teams

In addition, you can follow US Lacrosse on Instagram, Facebook or on the web for tips, drills, games and more to keep you and/or your young athletes ready to retake the field.  Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to US Lacrosse Vice President – Relations, at mcather@uslacrosse.org or Bryce Woodson, our Regional Manager, at bwoodson@uslacross.org.

Thank you again for your support and commitment to the game here in Wisconsin and elsewhere.

Erin M. Ennis
WLF President
WLF Board of Directors

The following message was released Thursday afternoon by Erin Ennis, Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation President.   

All,

Per a press release announcement from the Governor’s Office, the Safer at Home Order will remain in place until Tuesday, May 26, or until a new order supersedes today’s order. Also, it has been announced that in-person private and public K-12 schools, and all in-person co-curricular programs, will remain closed through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. 

To remain compliant with the Governor’s Office and the Safer at Home Order, all organized WLF High School lacrosse activities are canceled for the 2020 Season.  Youth lacrosse activities will be determined by the local Leagues, under the guidance of the State Order.

Be assured that we are looking at all options for our young student athletes to participate in organized lacrosse this Summer and Fall as soon as safe play can begin.

I would like to pause and thank all of you who have so graciously volunteered your time to prepare for this season.  You are our front line leaders, teachers, mentors, and coaches and are critical to the development of our young student athletes through the game of lacrosse.

And finally, I would encourage everyone to take a moment and personally thank their graduating Seniors who will not be able to transition into the next chapter of their lives with the High School lacrosse experience escorting them there.  Thank them for the years of dedication to the sport and the communities that have supported them throughout.

Sincerely,

Erin M. Ennis, WLF President
Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation Board of Directors