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 …
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 …
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 …