Become a Boys Lacrosse Referee!
If you love the sport or are just intrigued by it, and are willing to do what it takes to become an official, we are here to help you. GLOA has a nationally recognized training program. No experience officiating or with lacrosse is necessary. You will be able to work lots of games, have Read More …
2024 GLOA Spring Training Schedule
This year the GLOA has partnered with Pope High School to host the spring season training session on Saturday January 20, 2024 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Dress is casual. Coffee and snacks will be provided. There will be no lunch served. Please note there is only one in-person event for returning officials. Rookie Read More …
GLOA Quizzes: Rules 1-6
Once again, the GLOA will be posting resources to help members prepare for the required GHSA rules exam which will be available online via Dragonfly January 26 – February 5, 2024. All adult GLOA officials must take the GHSA exam. Adult officials who do not complete will be only able to work youth games and Read More …
Important Dates for Spring Season
Our first training date of the season is not far away. Time to get in shape, get in the rule book and get your equipment ready! Here are some important dates; you can also check out the GLOA Calendar for key dates and events. January 19 First GIAA Lacrosse Practice January 20 Training Day 1 at Read More …
2024 Rule Changes Announced for Boys’ High School and Youth Lacrosse
By USA Lacrosse Press Release The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and USA Lacrosse have announced boys’ rules changes that will be effective for the 2024 youth and high school seasons. USA Lacrosse and the NFHS collaborate annually on rule changes. Safety and rule enforcement were the prominent themes in this year’s Read More …
Dragonfly: GHSA Adult Registration for Spring 2023
GHSA is using the Dragonfly application for registration this year. In addition to managing registration, the application will be used by GLOA for background checks and requesting a GHSA Game Pass card. Registration of all GHSA officials for the 2022-2023 season is currently open. ACTION REQUIRED: All adult GLOA officials who plan to officiate GHSA Read More …
2023 Youth Official USL Recertification
In an effort to continue to improve the quality of lacrosse officiating at the youth level, GLOA is hosting an recertification class for currently certified Boys youth officials. Youth Officials, and this includes those trained this fall, are required to attend this webinar. This is FREE to all current youth USA Lacrosse officials. USA Lacrosse Youth Read More …
2023 GHSA Clinic and Test
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 2023 season. Officials who do not complete these will only be assigned youth games and Read More …
2023 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes
The NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Committee has released rules changes for the 2023 season that address three major areas: – field markings, equipment requirements and officiating. A total of nine rules changes were approved by the Board of Directors following the committee’s annual rules meeting held July 16-18 in Indianapolis. Note text that has been Read More …
2023 Spring Registration Process
Registration for the GLOA Spring season is up and running. We have simplified the process this season this year and ask that everyone register as soon as possible. There are now two tracks: one for officials who plan to work GHSA games as well as youth lacrosse, and a track for officials who will only Read More …
USA Lacrosse Rules Interpretation Webinars
USA Lacrosse offers webinars throughout the year to help coaches, officials and league leaders be more effective in their efforts. Four webinars will be offered reviewing the 2024 high school and youth rule changes, once monthly November-February. Each live event covers the 2024 rule changes and points of emphasis, as well as the opportunity for Read More …