Washington Area Lacrosse Officials Association

08/25/2026

Football season means the return of the stripes. 🏈 If you’ve officiated football or another sport, bring those skills to the lacrosse field and help keep youth lacrosse moving across the DMV.

Ready to take the stripes to another field? Learn more and fill out our info form at WALOA.org.

📸 by Dave McLean

08/07/2026

Leaving our mark on the game, one official at a time.

Interested in giving back to lacrosse, earning extra income, or staying involved with the sport? We’d love to have you.

Learn more at WALOA.org.

07/31/2026

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Discover how high school officiating is recovering post-pandemic with significant progress across the country. More support is still needed.

07/31/2026

It starts on a random day.
Someone asks if you’ve ever thought about officiating lacrosse.
You say yes.
A few games turn into a new community, lifelong friendships, and a front-row seat to the sport you love.

Every official started somewhere. Why not you?

🥍 Become a WALOA official - www.waloa.org

07/05/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from the Washington Area Lacrosse Officials Association! 🥍

As we celebrate America’s 250th year, we honor the freedoms we enjoy and those who have defended them. Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and memorable Independence Day! 🎆

06/29/2026

It all starts here.

A fair coin toss. Clear communication. Professional officiating.

Interested in officiating youth boys’ lacrosse in the DMV spring of 2027? 🥍
Visit WALOA.org or fill out the interest form in bio for more info.



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06/26/2026

The world’s biggest stage reminds us of one thing: great games don’t happen without great officials.

Behind every World Cup match is the team that keeps the game moving. The same is true for DMV youth lacrosse. Every whistle matters. Every call matters. Every official matters.

If you’ve ever thought about giving back to the game, now is the time. Join WALOA and become part of the team behind DMV youth lacrosse.

Complete the interest form in our bio or visit WALOA.org for more information.

06/08/2026

Lacrosse continues to grow across the DMV.

That growth depends on officials willing to prepare, communicate, lead, and support the game the right way every time they step on the field.

WALOA is always looking for people ready to step up and be part of the game.

Learn more at waloa.org

06/01/2026

There’s more behind officiating than most people realize.

Rules knowledge.
Game management.
Crew communication.
Positioning.
Preparation.

Every detail matters when it comes to keeping the game fair, safe, and moving the right way.

Professional. Prepared. Accountable.

Learn more about WALOA at waloa.org

05/25/2026

Good officiating starts with preparation.

Rules knowledge.
Positioning.
Communication.
Consistency.

WALOA officials continue studying and training so the game is managed the right way across every level of play.

Professional. Prepared. Accountable.

Learn more at waloa.org