Good, Close or Dang! How to Conduct a Stick Check

Most players, coaches, fans and often times new officials, do not completely understand what the somewhat ominous gathering of officials at midfield conducting a series of experiments on players sticks is all about.  This post will address the requirements for a legal crosse, types of checks conducted, the mechanics of conducting a check, the types 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 …