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With close to 200 teams in two divisions, the MCLA represents the fastest growing segment of college men's lacrosse. The MCLA provides a governing structure much like the NCAA , with eligibility rules, national polls, All-Americans and a national tournament to decide national champions in both the A and B Divisions. Its nine conferences are spread across the country, from coast to coast.

The MCLA exists to provide a quality college lacrosse experience where varsity lacrosse does not exist. On an individual scale, the MCLA provides rules and a structure that promotes "virtual varsity" lacrosse. On a national scale, the MCLA provides the infrastructure to support a level playing field through eligibility rules and enforcement and the use of NCAA rules of play. The MCLA has grown from 70 teams to nearly 200 in 10 seasons from 1997-2006.


CONVERSION FROM MDIA TO MCLA

MCLA President John Paul was interviewed in a , 2006 . {Link without Title} Information obtained from this interview include:
  • MDIA council will cease to exist

  • MCLA will run its own national tournament and control its own budget

  • MCLA membership will still sit on US Lacrosse boards and committees

  • Team dues will be doubled from $500 to $1,000, the only significant impact to teams

  • By-Laws are being rewritten to be ratified in January of 2007

  • Two new Vice President positions have been formed in the MCLA Executive Board and some paid positions will be created

  • Long term goals include a full-time paid League Executive Director who will answer to the Executive Board

  • Executive Boards of MCLA and conferences will be insured, as will the national tournament, however, players and teams are responsible for their own individual insurance



MCLA CONFERENCES


''For a full list of teams, see List Of MCLA Teams .''



MCLA DIVISION A CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY



MCLA DIVISION B CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY



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