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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
As the season gets rolling, your cooperation and attention to these matters is appreciated.
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The primary goal of the Georgia Lacrosse Officials Association is to provide high quality officials for every contest it assigns. An officials rules knowledge is fundamental to achieving that goal.