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Welcome to the Mid-Ohio Women’s Lacrosse Officials Association (MOWLOA)!  We are very excited about the 2026 season and the growth in the levels of play seen in the youth, middle school and high school programs throughout Central Ohio. Our organization is passionate about the girls’ game and are committed to providing officials with opportunities to excel at their craft.  As an OHSAA approved official’s association, we invite you to join MOWLOA.  Please visit “MOWLOA Official” to review a checklist of items needed to maintain your officiating credentials for the upcoming season.  If you are new to officiating, please select “Becoming and Official” to learn about the training and coursework required to become an official.  Training and development of officials in Central Ohio is the highest priority for MOWLOA.  We strive to be a platform to assist you in your lacrosse officiating journey.  MOWLOA’s most experienced officials will instruct on all facets of the game: game mechanics, points of emphasis, and rule interpretation. With focused training and communication, MOWLOA is committed to providing the best-trained and competent officials for each level of play.

Look forward to seeing you on the field in 2026!

-Wendy Pinta–MOWLOA President

MOWLOA 2026 Local Meeting Dates: (Note: please check frequently for updates on dates, times, and locations. Also NEW for 2026 is Office Hours will Bill G. More details TBD.)

• Sunday, Feb. 1 2026: 1:00-2:15 pm  “Dust Off Your Whistle”  Joint MOWLOA & COWLOA Meeting which will include important pre-season information regarding assignments, creating blocks and navigating Dragonfly, rating opportunities, season expectations, and much more. (Location Thomas Worthington High School Cafeteria: 300 West Dublin Granville Rd)
• Sunday, March 1, 2026: 4:00-5:15 pm “Youth Rules Interpretation” An overview of COGYLA rules of play for youth and adult officials expecting to officiate youth games. (Location: TBD)
• Saturday, March 7, 2026: 10:00 am-2:00 pm  “Seeing & Communicating the Call”  This session focuses on positioning and angles to best view fouls with an emphasis on signaling & communicating with your partners, table, and coaches. Location: Worthington Kilbourne HS (scrimmages between WKHS, UAHS, & Turpin)
• Date TBD: “USAL Rules Test” Review the USAL Test and discuss answers prior to taking the online exam. This is a joint MOWLOA & COWLOA session. (Location: TBD)
• Sunday, April 19, 2026: 6:00-7:15 pm “You Make the Call” Application of rules in unusual situations that can impact the game: situations involving equipment, field lining/field issues, table personnel, game administration.  Suggestions for pre-game plan & conversation with partner(s). Aspects of the game including sportsmanship, draw sets/resets, counting players, table-side official and their duties regarding game management/communication with partners will be covered. (Location: TBD) 
• Friday, April 24, 2026: 6:00-7:15 pm “Cameraview Officiating”  Come and watch the Upper Arlington vs New Trier Varsity contest with a seasoned official that will discuss and point out on-field mechanics.  The focus will be foul administration, field positioning, transitions, and signaling (verbal & non-verbal communication) between officials. (Location UAHS: 1625 Zollinger Rd., Game time 6:30 pm)

2026 OHSAA Girls Lacrosse Calendar