WCLA National Championship
May 09-12, 2023
A Championship Event for Women’s Non-Varsity Collegiate Teams
Hosted by USA Lacrosse, the Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (WCLA) Division I and Division II National Championships showcase the nation’s premier non-varsity collegiate teams. The event features 16 Division I teams and 16 Division II teams competing over four days to crown their champions.
2022 Rewind -- News & Updates
● May 7 - BC Club Wins Battle of Undefeated Teams; Claims D-I Title
● May 7 - Loyola Maryland Captures It's Third WCLA D-II Crown
● May 6 - Boston College, Georgia Ready for D-I Championship Rendezvous
● May 6 - Loyola, Vermont Advance to D-II Championship Game
● May 5 - Match-ups Are Set for D-I and D-II Semifinals
● May 4 - First Round D1 Recap: Higher Seeds Dominate on Opening Day
● May 4 - First Round D2 Recap: Loyola, GVSU, St. Thomas Advance Easily
● May 4 - Division I All-Americans and Award Winners
● May 4 - Division II All-Americans and Award Winners
● May 3 - 2022 Championship Preview; Games Begin on Wednesday
● April 26 - Tournament Schedule Announced, Available via Tourney Machine
● April 20 - Announcement of Tournament Teams and Seedings
● Feb. 1 - WCLA Players Excited to Return to the Field
WCLA Automatic Qualifiers
The WCLA Committee designates certain leagues as being eligible to receive an Automatic Qualifier (AQ) to the WCLA National Championship Tournament, provided they meet the criteria set forth in the WCLA Operating Procedures and Bylaws during the season.
Division I - Eligible AQ Leagues
● MWLL - Midwest 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
● WCLL - Women's Collegiate Lacrosse League
● WWLL - Western Women's Lacrosse League
Division II - Eligible AQ Leagues
● NWWLL - Northwest Women's Lacrosse League
● RMWLL - Rocky Mountain Women's Lacrosse League
● TWLL - Texas Women's Lacrosse League
● WWLL - Western Women's Lacrosse League
Information
The Championship Games
The Division I & II National Championship games will be played on Saturday, May 6, 2023 following the consolation competition in the morning. All teams are invited to stay for the crowning of the 2023 WCLA National Champions. Following the games and award presentations, the All-Tournament team will be announced and presented with individual awards on the field. We strongly encourage all teams to attend the championship games.
Lodging Accommodations
All participating teams are required to stay at the official USA Lacrosse tournament hotel properties and take advantage of discounted rates offered exclusively for WCLA teams and families. USA Lacrosse is proud to partner with HBC Event Services for bookings with local hotels at the best rates.
Local Volunteers
USA Lacrosse is looking for enthusiastic volunteers (ages 16 and older) in the Virginia Beach area to help make the 2023 event a success. Specifically, we need scorer’s table assistants who will help track game scores and record goals and penalties. Please consider volunteering, even if you can only help with limited time shifts.
*Schedule is subject to change
Event Sponsors
