2023 USA Lacrosse Rules Tests

The 2023 Boys High School and Youth USA Lacrosse Certification tests are live. GLOA officials who are also USA Lacrosse members must take these for their 2023 USA Lacrosse Officials Certification. Adult GLOA members are not required to be USA Lacrosse members, but please note that officials are only covered by supplemental insurance when working Read More …

2023 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes

The NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Committee has released rules changes for the 2023 season that address three major areas: – field markings, equipment requirements and officiating. A total of nine rules changes were approved by the Board of Directors following the committee’s annual rules meeting held July 16-18 in Indianapolis. Note text that has been Read More …

10 Tips for Better Game Management

As an official you have three responsibilities: keep the game safe, keep the game fair, and to act in a professional manner.  The difficult part comes when you make a necessary and appropriate safety or fairness call and one sideline rants and raves. Maintaining your cool when the crowd is booing, players are grumbling and Read More …