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 regular season. Officials who do not complete these will only be assigned youth games and Read More …
Justin “Sam” Snow
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of GLOA official Justin “Sam” Snow. Sam was diagnosed with cancer and was recently moved to hospice care where passed away on September 2 surrounded by family. You can leave your condolences find information on helping the family at his Caring Bridge page. You can Read More …
NFHS Announces New Digital Platform
The NFHS is excited to announce the launch of NFHS Digital, its new mobile platform designed to provide officials, coaches and educators with instant access to its rules publications library. Available July 1 for iOS and Android devices, NFHS Digital offers a dynamic, searchable, and up-to-date library of official rules books, case books, officials manuals, Read More …
NFHS Announces 2026 Rules Changes
The National Federation of State High School Associations has announced boys’ and girls’ high school rules changes that will be implemented for the 2026 season. The changes were proposed during rules committee meetings last month and subsequently approved by the NFHS’s board of directors. USA Lacrosse collaborates with the NFHS on the rules for high Read More …
GLOA Quizzes: Rules 1-7
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 20 – February 9, 2026. 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 …
Dragonfly: GHSA Adult Registration for Spring 2025
GHSA is using the Dragonfly application for registration this year. In addition to managing registration, the application will be used by GLOA for testing, background checks, and requesting a GHSA Game Pass card. Registration of all GHSA officials for the 2025 spring season is currently open. ACTION REQUIRED: All adult GLOA officials who plan to Read More …
2025 GLOA Spring Training Schedule
The GLOA has once again partnered with Pope High School to host the spring season training session on Sunday January 12, 2025 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. The 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 7 Rookie Zoom Call 1 January 14 Rookie Zoom Call Read More …
2024 Rule Changes, Video, Webinar, and Edits
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. See the 2024 NFHS Rules Video here Watch the last USA Lacrosse Webinar here. 2024 Rulebook 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 …
What NOT to Say
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 …
New GLOA Certification Card PDF with Logos
If you would like to print out GLOA coach’s certification cards with team logos here is what you need to do. Download this folder New GLOA Coaches Certification Cards with Logo onto your laptop. It will download as a zip file. Open the zip file and save the Folder to your computer. The folder will Read More …