NCJLA Board of Directors Establishes the Lacrosse Community Anti-Racism Coalition

The NCJLA committee has been watching the recent world events related to systemic racism with both a heavy heart and a good deal of outrage. We would like our members to know that we take a stand against racism in all its forms.

The NCJLA has established a Lacrosse Community Anti-Racism Coalition consisting of experienced coaches, administrators, and officials to roll out coaching tools and league rules to combat racism incidents large and small. Please stay tuned for updates in the coming weeks. 

Current goals of the LCAC and in progress:

• Review NCJLA policies
• Curate or develop coaches and club administrators resources
• Curate or develop player resources
• Review NCJLA rules

2020 NCJLA Virtual Summer Workshop

• 2020 NCJLA Virtual Summer Workshop Presentations (pdf version)
• 2020 NCJLA Summer Workshop Girls Game Session Notes
• 2020 Central West Region Summer Workshop Session Notes
• 2020 North & South East Region Session Meeting Notes
• 2020 North West Region Summer Workshop Session Notes
• 2020 South West Region Summer Workshop Session Notes
• Visit the NCJLA YouTube channel for videos of the sessions

For questions or additional feedback regarding a topic discussed please reach out to the appropriate NCJLA staff member:

Dan Miller, , website functionality

Erin Kramer, , girls game rules and officials

Chris Gehrke, , boys game rules and officials

Laura Jennings, , league wide topics and special committees

Congratulations to the 2020 NCJLA

Click here to view the Award Winners

Ladies and Gentlemen - 

Sadly, I am reporting to you that on April 6, the NCJLA Board of Directors voted to cancel the remaining portion of the 2020 season.  This was not a decision we took lightly.  As a Board, we reviewed the actions and guidance from the state and counties and determined we could not safely complete the regular season, produce and manage our regional jamborees, nor hold our annual playoffs and end of season tournaments.  Given the cancelation of our End of Season events, the Board also voted to refund 100% of each team’s assessment.   

The Board of Directors will meet again on April 15 to determine any additional action for the remainder of the 2020 season and begin to develop plans for the 2021 season.  In the meantime, our Treasurer will be reaching out to each clubs’ President and Treasurer with the exact amount of their assessment refund and how we should send it. 

In the coming weeks, the Board and the staff would like to know how your club is weathering this crisis and how the league can support you.  By the end of the month, I would like to hold state of the league meeting to update you with our plans.  Please stay in touch and look for updates from Laura and me. 

Thanks and stay healthy and safe. 

Steve Walker 

NCJLA President