Pregame Communication

We need to be proactive in communicating with coaches, crew and assignors prior to a contest. The Referee should email the home team coach: at least 48 hours in advance confirm the time and location of the game copy the crew on the email Be sure to use the email address you have in Arbiter! Read More …

2025 Rule Book Edits

The NFHS has released the edits that need to be corrected in hard copies of the rulebook. Page 3 – Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes Add: 2-1-1 – Clarified equipment issues with the goalkeeper and warm-up periods. 5-5-h 5-4-2 PENALTY Page 36 – 4.5.3 SITUATION A:  . . . In (b), Flag down, immediate slow whistle. 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 …