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Permalink to: Officials Registration Process

Officials Registration Process

This is how registration for the GLOA Spring season works. Everyone registers here on our new Officials Registration Portal:  Youth officials, transfer officials, rookies and veterans. There are now two tracks: one for officials who plan to work GHSA games as well as youth lacrosse, and a track for officials who will only work youth Read More ...

Permalink to: USAL Recertification, Courses & Rules Interpretation Webinar

USAL Recertification, Courses & Rules Interpretation Webinar

USA Lacrosse members at every level must complete recertification requirements each season to prove their knowledge of the officiating, stay current on rules changes and continue their development as an official. Your Official’s Annual Certification is available now through your USA Lacrosse account using the transcript button. In addition to the required courses for your Read More ...

Permalink to: Lax Ref Podcast: 2027 Rules Review

Lax Ref Podcast: 2027 Rules Review

Watch this podcast hosted by George G. that focuses on lacrosse rules, mechanics, and game perspectives specifically for lacrosse officials. Season 2, Episode 1: features NFHS Rules Committee member Scott Dede discussing upcoming 2027 rule changes for boys lacrosse, shot clock updates, and broken goalie equipment. You can listen to the show on platforms like Read More ...

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January Spring Training

For the 2027 season, the GLOA has partnered with Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School to host the spring season training session on Saturday January 9, 2027 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Dress is casual. Coffee and snacks will be provided. There will be no lunch served. Please note there is only one in-person event for returning Read More ...

Permalink to: 2027 Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes Announced

2027 Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes Announced

States May Adopt Shot Clocks for Boys Lacrosse Starting Next Season All states may adopt a 70-second shot clock for high school boys lacrosse starting with the 2027 season. The new rule highlighted 16 changes approved by the NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Committee at its July 19-21 meeting in Indianapolis. All recommended changes were later Read More ...

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2026 GHSA Championships

The 2026 GHSA State Lacrosse Championships will be held at West Forsyth High School on May 13-15. Thursday, May 9 5:00 PM Boys Boys Division 1 Cambridge v Lovett 7:00 PM Boys Boys Division 2 Roswell v Milton Friday, May 15 7:00 PM Boys Boys Division 3 Lambert v Buford All games will be streamed Read More ...

Permalink to: 2026 GLOA Game Guide

2026 GLOA Game Guide

The 2026 GLOA Game Guide has been revised with the updated rules and mechanics. Initially written in 2014 with the aim of having a document that addressed basic positioning and mechanics for two-man games, as well as important situations such as the coaches certification, coin toss and national anthem, that are not usually covered in Read More ...

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Three Man Mechanics Call

The GLOA hosted a call on Monday April 13 at 8:00 pm to go over three man mechanics. Please watch and feel free to reach out with questions and comments.

Daylight Savings This Weekend!

Posted onMarch 9, 2017March 24, 2017AuthorGreg Hite

This weekend we SPRING FORWARD: Sunday morning, March 12 at 2:00 AM. Referees should confirm start time of games with coaches. As always, partners be sure to confirm with your R.

CategoriesAnnouncement, Arbiter, Assignor, New Officials, News, Regular Season, Returning Officials

GHSA Standings from Laxpower

Posted onMarch 3, 2017March 3, 2017AuthorGreg Hite

Here are the Georgia GHSA 6A-5A-1A standings for the 2017 season from Laxpower.com.

CategoriesAnnouncement, Featured Post, GHSA, NFHS, Playoffs, Pre-Game, Returning Officials

2017 NFHS Boys Rules Corrections Memo

Posted onFebruary 28, 2017March 9, 2017AuthorGreg Hite

The NFHS has issues a memo with corrections for the 2017 Rule Book.  Please review these and make a note of them in your books.

CategoriesAnnouncement, Board, Featured Post, GHSA, News, NFHS, Regular Season, Returning Officials, Rules, Rules Interpreter, Training

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