Youth Rules Clarification

Please be aware that youth players, U15 and below DO NOT need contrasting tape to face off. Youth, leagues and tournament rules can be found on the GLOA website under the Rules tab one the Youth and Tournament Rules page. US LACROSSE YOUTH RULE EXCEPTION: NFHS Rule 4 Section 3 Article 3.n (requiring contrasting color tape Read More …

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 …