New 2016 NFHS & Youth Rules Video and Notes

Here is the NFHS rules video for the 2016 spring season. Here are some notes from the rules meeting at the US Lacrosse Convention. Goalie stick is exempt from 4″ shooting string prohibition. Contrasting paint is not legal for faceoff men; it must be tape. Over and back: play on, ends when it’s clear B Read More …

MANDATORY Meeting Jan 17 @ St. Pius 12 to 5 pm

GLOA will host the second annual Georgia Lacrosse Officials Clinic at St. Pius X on January 17.  This event will run from noon to 5:00 pm and feature speakers, the 2016 Rules Interpretation video, two sets of breakout sessions on a variety of topics and field station training. This is a mandatory meeting. If anyone cannot make this Read More …

New Faceoff Procedure Among Rules Changes for High School Boys Lacrosse

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 10, 2015) – Beginning with the 2016 high school boys lacrosse season, officials and players will adhere to a new, more clearly defined faceoff procedure. The revision to Rule 4-3-3 was one of four major changes recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Boys Lacrosse Rules Committee at its Read More …