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WCLA National Championship

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Location

Princess Anne Athletic Complex and Sportsplex

4001 Dam Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Dates

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
● NWLL - Northeast 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

Division II - Eligible AQ Leagues
● CPWLL - Central Plains Women's Lacrosse League
● NWLL - Northeast Women's Lacrosse League
● 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
 

Championship History & Records

Information

The Championship Games

The Division I & II National Championship games will be played on Friday, May 12, 2023, and 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.

Map of Venue

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.

Details to Come

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. We are seeking assistance with game operations and event support positions. Volunteer service hours are available.

Sign Up
Time
Event
Location
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Teams Arrive
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11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Optional practice times available
Location

Time
Event
Location
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Games Begin
Location

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Division I Welcome & Awards Ceremony
Location

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Division II Welcome & Awards Ceremony
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Time
Event
Location
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Division I & II Games Continue
Location

Time
Event
Location
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Division I & II Games Continue
Location

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Division II Semifinal Games (Times TBA)
Location

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Division I Semifinal Games (Times TBA)
Location

Time
Event
Location
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Division I & II Consolation Games
Location

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Division II Championship Game
Location

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Division I Championship Game
Location

*Schedule is subject to change

Event Sponsors

DJO
MedStar Health
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