Western Collegiate Lacrosse League

The Western Collegiate Lacrosse League (WCLL) is a collegiate athletic conference that participates in the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA). The league operates in California, Nevada, and Oregon, and is structured into two divisions: Division I and Division II.

History

The roots of the WCLL date back to the 1959 establishment of the California Lacrosse Association (CLA), which initially included both college and men's club teams in Southern California. By 1979, the need for a collegiate-focused organization led to the reformation of the league. In 1980, the California Collegiate Lacrosse Association (CCLA) was formed, which later became the WCLL in 1983.

Structure and Operations

The WCLL is governed by an executive board. The league's teams compete in regional games, with winners advancing to the conference's divisional playoffs. The champions of these playoffs receive automatic bids to the MCLA National Tournament.

Notable Developments

Over the years, the WCLL has expanded to include teams from various institutions across its operational regions. The league's structure and conference alignments have evolved to accommodate more teams and improve competitiveness.

See Also

• Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA)
• California Collegiate Lacrosse Association (CCLA)

[1] https://wwll.com/pdfs/WWLLBylaws.pdf [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Collegiate_Lacrosse_League [3] https://www.usalacrosse.com/event/wcla-national-championship [4] https://mcla.us/conferences/wcll [5] https://wwll.com/calendar.php