Six Keys to Success

A well-officiated lacrosse game is managed by a team of officials, not two or three individuals doing their own thing.  The two things that hold a crew together are solid mechanics and communication.  Whenever possible I try to go over at least the basics.  I am a sheet guy.  I hand out a printed pre-game Read More …

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 …