Girls lacrosse is considered an "emerging sport" by the Illinois High School Association. In October 2009, the IHSA Board of Directors approved a state series for the 2010-11, but only if at least 65 boys teams and 40 girls teams entered the tournament. Those thresholds were not met, and the Board delayed the inaugural tournament indefinitely until participation in lacrosse increases.
IHSA licenses officials for both boys and girls lacrosse.