🥍 In Today’s Newsletter. DIII Management and Presidents Councils Discuss Divisional Analysis. IWLCA Launches Educational Access Subscription to Expand Coaching Education. Single-Day Tickets Available for 2026 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships. Opinion: Rules in Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Should Be The Same.

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“At the 2026 NCAA Convention in the Washington, D.C., area, the Division III Management and Presidents Councils discussed the Presidents Council's analysis of the division.

At the Convention, the councils, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Presidents and Chancellors Forum attendees, and the delegates at the Issues Forum engaged in initial discussions of the analysis.

During the Issues Forum, delegates identified tension points created by current legislation and policies. Additionally, the Presidents Council noted that while campus budget constraints, staff recruiting and retention issues, and an ever-evolving higher education landscape are important issues, the division's governance structure is not designed to solve these issues and, therefore, will not be the focus of the analysis.”

“The Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) is proud to announce that its Educational Access Subscription is now live, offering expanded educational resources for youth, high school, club, and international coaches through the IWLCA’s newly launched website.

The annual Educational Access Subscription provides coaches with year-round access to a growing library of instructional and professional development content designed to support coaching growth at every level of the women’s lacrosse game.”

» What They’re Saying. “We are excited that our new website has allowed us to be a greater educational resource for all coaches, from youth and high school up through college and international levels,” said Liz Robertshaw, IWLCA Executive Director. “Our current and emeriti college coaches are amazing teachers of the game, and we want to share their knowledge to continue elevating women’s lacrosse at all levels.”

“Tickets for individual sessions of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships are available now at NCAAtickets.com. The event will be hosted by the University of Virginia at Scott Stadium over Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25).

Single-day tickets start as low as $23 and include admission to all games played that day, with re-entry permitted on Saturday and Sunday. All seating for Sunday’s Division II and Division III finals is general admission.”

» In Case You’re Interested. “All-session tickets for the President’s Box at Scott Stadium are available for $800, with pricing consistent for all ages. In addition to a premier lower-level view from midfield, the climate-controlled President’s Box offers an all-inclusive club space featuring beer, wine, soft drinks, water and a gameday buffet experience. Premium liquor selections will also be available for purchase. Parking is not included with President’s Box tickets.”

by Sadie Avery, Conestoga Valley (Pa.) HS

“Why do women get treated differently than men when they put in just as much hard work? When organizations such as the NCAA enlarge the field, limit gear and trade shorts for skirts, they aren’t protecting the sport of women’s lacrosse, they’re underestimating it.

Lacrosse is fast, physical, strategic and powerful. Yet women’s lacrosse is treated like a gentler copy, not an equal counterpart. The longer field, different rules and restrictive gear send the message that female athletes need the game softened for them.

Female lacrosse athletes are often automatically deemed to be weaker.”

» State of Play. “In men’s lacrosse, athletes wear a full protective helmet, whereas women only get small goggles that shield their eyes. Meanwhile, the skirts for women’s lacrosse can be uncomfortable and they don’t give players enough room to run properly. In addition, men’s lacrosse sticks have a much deeper pocket, giving them more control and providing security when checked. Women are also expected to play on a field that is larger, measuring 120 yards by 70 yards, with the men’s field being 110 yards by 60 yards.”

» Why It Matters. “If the NCAA truly values equity, it must prioritize giving women lacrosse athletes the same stage and spotlight as the men. Women’s lacrosse has always demanded the same dedication, skill and passion as the men’s game, yet the rules, equipment and treatment of female athletes continue to tell a different story.”

» The Final Word. “When organizations limit protection, modify rules or place championships in low-visibility locations, they send a message that women’s sports are worth less. But athletes, coaches and fans know that isn’t true. If women are expected to play with the same intensity and commitment, then they deserve a sport that values them equally.”

Part 10 in our series looking back at the history of NCAA Division III lacrosse. Today, we with past women’s conference champions.with past women’s conference champions.

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