Welcome to WALOA
The Washington Area Lacrosse Officials Association (WALOA) is the largest boy's and men's lacrosse officials association in the Washington, DC Metro Area. This includes the following areas:
Washington, DC
Northern Virginia (Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Arlington County, Alexandria City, Prince William County, Culpeper County, and Stafford County) and surrounding areas
Prince Georges County
Southern Maryland (Charles County, St. Mary's County, and Calvert County)
Montgomery County
Various Off-Season Events & Leagues in the local area as well as outside the local area!
We provide comprehensive training and support to help you become the best lacrosse official you can be. From junior officials (16-18) to top-level college officials to grandparents, we have a place for you. With over 200 active members, we can accommodate your life schedule and work with you to fund that work/life/lacrosse balance!
No experience is necessary because we will put you on a track to succeed! Officials from other sports are welcomed and tend to move up quickly and experienced transfer officials are also welcomed. We have room for everyone.
Come make some extra money, get some exercise, and be a part of the "fastest game on two feet!".
Potomac River Running Store Officials Discount (still active as of 3/2024)
INTERESTED IN OFFICIATING BOYS/MENS LACROSSE?
New Officials - 2025 Season
Training is getting ready to start for the upcoming season. If you are interested in becoming an official for the 2025 season please visit our NEW MEMBERS page for details on how to take the next steps!
If you have questions please contact the Chair of the Training Committee. Contact information for all Association officers and members of the Executive Committee can be found under the Board of Directors tab (above).