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GLOA will host its end-of-season banquet on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the Roswell Junction Counter + Tap + Social in Marietta. The event will start at 2:00 pm and finish up at 5:00 pm. The event is a celebration of all that we have accomplished as an association and an opportunity to recognize the Read More …
Navigating the high-pressure environment of sports officiating—whether you’re on a lacrosse field in Georgia, a soccer pitch in Manchester, or the Olympic Hockey Rink in Italy—requires more than just a mastery of the rulebook; it demands a thick skin and a steady pulse. Dealing with bad sportsmanship is an inherent part of our job as Read More …
All adult GLOA officials are required to watch the GHSA online rules clinic via the GHSA learning platform AND complete the 50 question NFHS rules exam via Dragonfly in order to officiate GHSA Varsity and Junior Varsity games during the regular season. Officials who do not complete these will only be assigned youth games and Read More …