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Rules

2023-2024 RULES

All contests between WCLA member teams shall be played according to the NCAA D-I  WOMEN'S LACROSSE RULES (minus the shot clock). 

  • DI teams must play stop clock.
    • D1 teams playing against D2 teams should play running clock unless both teams agree otherwise. 
  • DII teams can play running clock or stop clock
    • Both teams must agree on time format.
      • If agreement cannot be reached, then the host team decides. 
      • If the game is at a neutral site and agreement cannot be reached, then the game will be played running clock. 

2024 Rule updates coming soon

WCLA TABLE REFERENCE

Coming Soon

Make sure to Print and have at the table for referees to reference. 

WCLA Automatic Qualifiers

The WCLA Subcommittee is announcing the following lacrosse leagues have been ruled eligible to receive an Automatic Qualifier (AQ) to the 2024 National Championship Tournament provided they meet the criteria set forth in the WCLA Operating Procedures and Bylaws during the 2024 season.

2024 Division I - Eligible AQ Leagues

AWLL - Atlantic Women's Lacrosse League 
MWLL - Midwest Women's Lacrosse League
NWLL - New England Women's Lacrosse League 
NWWLL - Northwest Women's Lacrosse League 
RMWLL - Rocky Mountain Women's Lacrosse League
SWLL - Southeastern Women's Lacrosse League 
TWLL - Texas Women's Lacrosse League 
WWLL - Western Women's Lacrosse League


2024 Division II - Eligible AQ Leagues

AWLL - Atlantic Women's Lacrosse League
CPWLL - Central Plains Women's Lacrosse League 
NEWLL - New England Women's Lacrosse League 
NWWLL - Northwest Women's Lacrosse League 
RMWLL - Rocky Mountain Women's Lacrosse League 
SWLL - Southeastern Women's Lacrosse League
TWLL - Texas Women's Lacrosse League 
WWLL - Western Women's Lacrosse League