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 Box Lacrosse Rules Module
This training explains how to officiate box lacrosse and delves into the rules, infractions, and mechanics of officiating this exciting version lacrosse. The sessions are led by highly respected and experienced box officials Ian Garrison, Kevin Forrester, Justin Kitashima, Todd Labranche and Rob Gross. The module is available for free for all USA lacrosse members 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 …
2023 Fall Boys Referee Training for Youth & Adult
The GLOA will hold a boys lacrosse training clinic this fall. This training is for NEW BOYS LACROSSE OFFICIALS; youth officials (14-18 and still in high school), and for adults (18 and over and graduated from HS) who wish to officiate with the Georgia Lacrosse Officials Association. You can read more about the process here. This Read More …