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Category: WLF
2021 WLF State Tournament Guidelines
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Positive Coaching Alliance for Coaches and Parents/Guardians
Dear WLF Member Organization,
WLF has a long-standing relationship with Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), and for several years these organizations have worked together to support youth and high school lacrosse coaches throughout the state of Wisconsin. To that end, WLF has coordinated three Live PCA Workshops (delivered via Zoom), two for WLF coaches and one for WLF parents and guardians, to attend over the next couple weeks. All three events listed below are:
– Live and interactive
– FREE for you as a WLF program.
– Only requirement is pre-registration (see individual links for each Workshop below).
– The first two offerings fulfill the PCA-requirement of the US Lacrosse Level 1 Certification, and are open to all coaches no matter their coaching experience.
– Coaches and program administrators are encouraged to share the parent/guardian workshop with the families of their programs.
We hope you will join us for one of the following events.
IMPORTANT: All participants MUST pre-register for the workshop(s) using the respective link(s) below
Zoom Meeting Invitation:
3/17 – Coaches
Double-Goal Coach: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Mar 17, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlduqpqzsrHtMv6_taNozhEvYfNSpRBFmo
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
3/20 – Coaches
Double-Goal Coach: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Mar 20, 2021 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpf-GtpjkpEtEgZM73CdJqgmEEhC71eyPi
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
3/20 – Parents/Guardians
Second-Goal Parent
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Mar 20, 2021 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpceyqrjksHtcapw4v8Sx_YyizjXVZrnEu
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Officials Training-Boys
Hello Stripes,
Like you… I cannot wait to get back out on to a Lacrosse Field! Unlike previous years, this year will be a sprint instead of a marathon.
In preparation for the Spring High School & Youth Boys Season, here is where we are…
The state HS season begins on April 11th and will end on June 3. Followed by the Playoffs and Championship Saturday on June 19 .
The BVLA, MAYLA Youth will be starting in mid-April and concluding in mid-June. Badgerland Youth will be starting on May 1 and going through mid-June.
Between April 14 – June 19 there will be a lot of games in Wisconsin. There will be games (weather permitting) just about (weekends included) every day.
TRAINING DATES ARE SET, Paul Espinosa will lead the trainings for Wisconsin. THANK YOU, Paul!
Virtual training will take place on Sunday nights from 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm beginning March 7 and ending on April 11 with NO training session on Easter (4/4)
Field Training for the BVLA is scheduled for Saturday, April 10, with time and location TBD. MAYLA and Badgerland are still being determined.
PLEASE COMPLETE SURVEY TO ENROLL IN TRAINING SESSIONS: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LKKPWDX
Youth training day will be virtual on Sunday, March 21. Time is TBD, plan for about 4 hours. If you go through the high school training you don’t need to attend the youth training, but if you only plan to work youth games then you should plan to attend this training. All high school age kids that plan on Officiating this season will attend this training, but are welcome (and encouraged) to listen in on the HS Training on Sunday nights.
Please make sure your US Lacrosse and WILOA memberships are up to date. The US Lacrosse test is available and must be completed before the start of the season and can be found on the US Lacrosse website along with many helpful videos. I would recommend watching the rules interpretation video before taking the test.
Finally, if you know of anyone that would be good at Officiating… please help recruit them! We will always need more good Officials.
On behalf of the Trainers and Assignors… Thanks for the work and dedication. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
See you on a field somewhere,
Randy Kohn
downsetlax@gmail.com
Upcoming Rules Interpretation and New Officials Training-Girls
Hello all!
It’s that time of the year to get our rules interp and new officials training dates on the calendar. This year’s training will be via Zoom; the link to the meeting will be sent out at a later date.
Rules Interp: Monday, March 8th, 2021 at 6:45pm – required to be in “Good Standing”
New Officials training: Monday, March 15th and Tuesday, March 16th at 6:30pm – approx 9:00pm.
*Both dates are mandatory for new officials
Also, please be sure your USL membership is up to date, take those tests and fill out this google form for the upcoming season if you haven’t already. Thank you to those who have already completed it!
https://forms.gle/wbmGsj8YcwKC7emq7
For Girls: email to wlloagirlslax@gmail.com
Girls Lacrosse New Officials Registration Form
As always, feel free to reach out with any questions to wlloagirlslax@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Grant Requests
Due to the negative impact of COVID 19, and the loss of momentum of last year’s lost season, the Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation is announcing the availability of a small amount of grant funding for member clubs, programs and leagues.
Grant funds must be used for player recruitment. Examples of player recruitment are, but not limited to;
- Lacrosse try it days
- Offset equipment costs for players in need.
- Augment coaches’ stipends for additional coaches
Grant requests will be reviewed on the following criteria.
- Must be a WLF member in good standing.
- Have other fundraising activities planned.
- Clubs, programs and leagues in financial need.
Funds will be paid as reimbursement from a receipt or direct payment to the vendor.
To apply download the form at the bottom of this post and submit it no later than March 7, 2021 to grants @ wisconsinlacrosse.com.
There is a limited amount of funds available. As many programs will be accommodated as possible.
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Help Us Recruit More High School Officials
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Grant Requests
Due to the negative impact of COVID 19, and the loss of momentum of last year’s lost season, the Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation is announcing the availability of a small amount of grant funding for member clubs, programs and leagues.
Grant funds must be used for player recruitment. Examples of player recruitment are, but not limited to;
- Lacrosse try it days
- Offset equipment costs for players in need.
- Augment coaches’ stipends for additional coaches
Grant requests will be reviewed on the following criteria.
- Must be a WLF member in good standing.
- Have other fundraising activities planned.
- Clubs, programs and leagues in financial need.
Funds will be paid as reimbursement from a receipt or direct payment to the vendor.
To apply download the form at the bottom of this post and submit it no later than February 7, 2021 to grants @ wisconsinlacrosse.com.
There is a limited amount of funds available. As many programs will be accommodated as possible.
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2021 WLF Lacrosse Season
Sunday, January 17th the WLF Board of Directors approved a revised plan for the 2021 high school. This plan replaces any prior plans.
The WLF board requests that member programs are flexible and understanding of the constantly changing landscape surrounding school districts and modifications made related to COVID and the sports seasons.
All current and future planning are subject to school, local and state health recommendations and laws.
The entire WLF communication is below.
2020-2021 WLF Lacrosse Season
On 10/18/2020, the WLF Board of Directors approved a “dual season” for the 2021 high school lacrosse season. Based upon feedback from High School Activities Directors, on 12/06/2020, the WLF Board of Directors approved a revised plan for the 2021 high school lacrosse season with additional revisions on 01/17/2020. The following plan replaces any prior plans.
Overview of 2021 High School Lacrosse Season
| Maximum # of Contact Days from January 1 – April 10 | 15* |
| 1st Day of Practice | Sunday, April 11, 2021 |
| Required # of Practices Prior to 1st Contest | 3 |
| 1st Possible Day for Contests | Wednesday, April 15, 2021 |
| Maximum # of Regular Season Game Days | 16 |
| Last Day for Regular Season Games | June 3, 2021 |
| Total # of Regular Season Days | 54 |
| Tournament Selection & Seeding | June 3, 2021 8:30pm |
| # of Teams Selected for Boys & Girls State Tournaments | 20 |
| Tournament Brackets Announced | June 4, 2021 |
| Championships | June 18, 2021 (Girls)
June 19, 2021 (Boys) |
| All-Star Games (Boys & Girls) | June 19, 2021 |
| Total # of Season Days | 70 |
*A maximum of 15 contact days from January 1 – April 10, 20201 will be allowed including a restriction of a maximum of 2 contact days during the week of April 4-April 10, 2021.
WLF Tournament Dates
| High School Boys | High School Girls | |||
| State Tournament | Invitational | State Tournament | Invitational | |
| Round 1 | June 8
Seeds 5-20 Only |
June 9
Bottom 16 Seeds Only |
June 7-8
Seeds 5-20 only |
June 7-8
Bottom 16 Seeds Only |
| Round 2 | June 10 | June 11 | June 10 | June 10 |
| Quarterfinals | June 14 | June 14 | June 12 | June 12 |
| Semifinals | June 16 | June 16 | June 15 | June 15 |
| Championships | June 19 | June 19 | June 18 | June 18 |
Rules & Regulations for the 2020-2021 WLF Season
- Team Dues – Team dues paid for the 2019-2020 season will carry forward to the 2020-2021 season. Unpaid dues must be paid by 02/21/2021.
- Start of Season: Sunday, April 11, 2021
- Practice Requirements
- Practices required prior to 1st contest (scrimmage or game): 3
- Teams may not have practices or games on more than 6 consecutive days during the regular season. A minimum of one day of rest is required every 7th
- Regular Season Games
- Maximum of 16 regular season game days (“exposures”)
- Regulation and Run-Time games count as a game toward standings and player statistics.
- In-conference game requirements are determined by the individual conferences.
- End of Regular Season for purposes of tournament selection, seeding and player awards
- Games must be completed by 8:00pm on 06/03/2021
- Tournament Selection & Seeding Committees
- High School Boys and Girls will have their own coaches’ selection & seeding committees.
- Boys committee will be chaired by the Boys Director (Eric Marsh).
- Girls committee will be chaired by Girls Director (Tom Truttschel).
- Coaches will be invited to the committees by the Committee Chair.
- The numerical makeup of coaches on each committee will be based upon a proportional ratio from each conference plus, as appropriate, at least one coach from a member program not within a conference (independent team).
- Individual Player Awards
- High School Boys and Girls will have their own process for Player Awards (All-State).
- Boys committee will be chaired by the Boys Director (Eric Marsh).
- Girls committee will be chaired by Girls Director (Tom Truttschel).
- Coaches will be invited to the committees by the Committee Chair.
- The numerical makeup of coaches on each committee will be based upon a proportional ratio from each conference plus, as appropriate, at least one coach from a member program not within a conference (independent team).
- WLF State Tournaments and Invitationals
- WLF will sponsor 4 championships for the 2020-2021 season: Girls State Tournament, Girls Invitational, Boys State Tournament, Boys Invitational.
- Maximum of 20 teams in the State Tournament. Any teams not selected for the State Tournament will be invited to participate in the Invitational Tournament.
- Timeline
- Regular season games must be completed by 8pm on 06/03/2021
- Selection & Seeding Committees will meet (virtually) no earlier than 8:30pm on 06/03/2021
- Selection & seeding must be submitted to the WLF by 9:00am on 06/04/2021
- Tournament brackets will be posted to the WLF website on 06/04/2021
- See page 1 for tournament dates
- Girls Championship Games – 06/18/2021
- Boys Championship Games – 06/19/2021
- Boys and Girls All-Star Games – 06/19/2021
- Tournament Game Responsibilities
- Higher seed is the host/home team for 1st round games through the semifinal games.
- Host team is responsible for all costs associated with game content for 1st round games through the semifinal games.
- Visiting team is responsible for their own travel costs. WLF will maintain travel guidelines when opponents are greater than 211 miles apart.
- Officials’/Umpires’ Fees
- Host team is responsible for officials’/umpires’ fees for 1st round games, 2nd round games and Quarterfinal games.
- The WLF will cover officials’/umpires’ fees for the Semifinal, Championship and All-Star games.
- Officials’/Umpires’ Travel Stipend
- Boys – WILOA will cover officials’ travel stipend for 1st round games, 2nd round games and Quarterfinal games. The WLF will cover officials’ travel stipend for Semifinal, Championship and All-Star games.
- Girls – WLLOA will cover umpires’ travel stipend for 1st round games, 2nd round games and Quarterfinal games. The WLF will cover umpires’ travel stipend for Semifinal, Championship and All-Star games.
- Additional Games During the Post Season
- Teams eliminated during the 1st round or 2nd Round may schedule one additional game on a night when there are no playoff games.
Notes of Caution:
- The WLF Board and Member Programs must be flexible and understanding of the constantly changing landscape surrounding school districts and modifications made to sports’ seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Carroll University is currently slated to be the host site for the WLF Regional Championship Games and All-Star Games on June 18-19, 2021. However this situation may change based upon other events being held on those dates as well as potential safety or regulatory restrictions at that time.
Updated-WLF Provides Guidance To The 2021 Season
Sunday, the Board of the Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation approved a plan to structure the 2021 high school season into two separate tracks. One track for those boys’ and girls’ high schools which can play a season more in line with a standard WLF high school season and programs which may be limited due to mandated start dates or facilities limitations.
Both the girls’ and boys’ games will be divided into the following high school season tracks.
- Extended Season Regional Conference (ESRC) starting 3/8/21 through 6/2/21 with a maximum of 20 games (exposures). There will be a 7 practice policy prior to the first game.
- Modified Season Regional Conference (MSRC) starting 4/19/21 through 6/3/21 with a maximum of 16 games (exposures). There will be a 3 practice policy prior to the first game.
- Each team is responsible for notifying their perspective conference commissioners of which structure they will play in. The deadline to notify is December 1, 2020.
Each conference will have its own postseason tournament with a champion crowned from each to tentatively be played 6/18/21-6/19/21 at Carroll University. Each conference will also have its own All-State Selection Process.
“We have spent a great deal of time talking with coaches and ADs from around the state. While our plan may not be perfect, the WLF has attempted to do what is in the best interest of our student-athletes, member programs and lacrosse at a statewide level at a very challenging time,” said Erin Ennis, WLF President.
The WLF board requests that member programs are flexible and understanding of the constantly changing landscape surrounding school districts and modifications made related to COVID and the sports seasons.
All current and future planning are subject to school, local and state health recommendations and laws.
Further details on the 2021 high school lacrosse season are below.
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