Best seat in the house!

Best seat in the house!

Summer and Fall Ball Opportunities

Summer and Fall Ball Opportunities

We do the big games!

We do the big games!

Nationally Recognized Training Program

Nationally Recognized Training Program

Work with Veteran Mentors

Work with Veteran Mentors

See the Game through Our Eyes

See the Game through Our Eyes

Help Grow the Game

Help Grow the Game

Join the Third Team on the Field

Join the Third Team on the Field

GLOA News and Announcements

Please be sure to read these posts.

Permalink to: UPDATED: Youth Official USL Recertification

UPDATED: 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 youth officials trained this fall, are required to attend ONE of the two dates. This class is FREE to all current youth US more »

Permalink to: US Lacrosse Officials Clinic Dec 15

US Lacrosse Officials Clinic Dec 15

December 15, 2018, US Lacrosse will host a Professional Development opportunity for officials of all levels at Pace Academy in Atlanta, GA. There will be experienced clinicians on hand to facilitate discussions on mechanics, fouls recognition, positions, faceoffs and crease play and game management. There will be two tracks: New/Inexperienced officials – rules knowledge and fundamental mechanics more »

January Training Dates UPDATED

The GLOA Board has partnered once again with Head Coach Carl Pfaff to host the Spring season training sessions in January at Pope High School. Rookie Officials: required to attend BOTH days. Returning Officials: (includes officials trained this fall) are required to attend ONE of the two dates. Please mark these UPDATED dates in you calendars. more »

Permalink to: Prospective Official Open House Nov 29

Prospective Official Open House Nov 29

In an effort to improve our recruiting efforts, GLOA will be holding an open house event at Hudson Grille in Sandy Springs for prospective officials. The event will run from 6-8 pm and anyone interested in becoming a member is encouraged to stop by. Board members will be on hand to answer questions. Food and beverages more »

Permalink to: 2019 NFHS Rules and Mechanics Changes

2019 NFHS Rules and Mechanics Changes

These are the rules and mechanics changes that have been announced for 2019. There will be more changes and this post will be updated as new memos and the 2019 Rule Book is released. Crosse and Pocket Construction 1-6-2: Measuring the length of the head at the front face of the head. 1-7-1: The pocket/net must be more »

Permalink to: US Lacrosse Announces Youth Rules Changes

US Lacrosse Announces Youth Rules Changes

US Lacrosse has announced the 2019 rule changes and points of emphasis for youth boys’ lacrosse. The rules are to be used for all levels of play 14U and younger. “The US Lacrosse Men’s Game Rules Committee continues to strive for youth lacrosse rules that promote player safety, sportsmanship and allow players to learn the more »

Permalink to: Returning Officials Registration and GHSA Cards

Returning Officials Registration and GHSA Cards

All returning officials should fill out this form indicating their plans for the 2019 season so that GLOA can begin planning for the January training and 2019 Spring season. In addition, please let us know if you would like a to request a GHSA Contest Officials ID Cards. The card costs $15 offers (deducted from your end of more »

Permalink to: Election Results

Election Results

Thank to all eight candidates who ran for at-large positions on the GLOA Board. As members of the board we appreciate all of you and your willingness to serve the members of the association. The top four vote getters in this election were: Landon Hunsucker Herbert Phillips Clyde Allen Trey Towery If you have any questions, please more »

UPDATED: Youth Official USL Recertification

Posted onOctober 29, 2018November 9, 2018AuthorGreg Hite

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 youth officials trained this fall, are required to attend ONE of the two dates. This class is FREE to all current youth US more »

US Lacrosse Officials Clinic Dec 15

Posted onOctober 26, 2018October 26, 2018AuthorGreg Hite

December 15, 2018, US Lacrosse will host a Professional Development opportunity for officials of all levels at Pace Academy in Atlanta, GA. There will be experienced clinicians on hand to facilitate discussions on mechanics, fouls recognition, positions, faceoffs and crease play and game management. There will be two tracks: New/Inexperienced officials – rules knowledge and fundamental mechanics more »

January Training Dates UPDATED

Posted onOctober 26, 2018November 9, 2018AuthorGreg Hite

The GLOA Board has partnered once again with Head Coach Carl Pfaff to host the Spring season training sessions in January at Pope High School. Rookie Officials: required to attend BOTH days. Returning Officials: (includes officials trained this fall) are required to attend ONE of the two dates. Please mark these UPDATED dates in you calendars. more »