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Nationally recognized training program

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Work with veteran mentors

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GLOA News and Announcements

Please be sure to read these posts.

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 ...

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 ...

Permalink to: January Spring Training

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 ...

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 ...

Permalink to: 2026 GHSA Championships

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 ...

Permalink to: Three Man Mechanics Call

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.

Message from the Treasurer

Posted onFebruary 4, 2016February 4, 2016AuthorGreg Hite

You should have received your 1099s by now (if you made more than $600 in 2015). Please review the important information on your 1099. I have to report that information to the IRS at the end of February. If you have moved since the last time you received a payment from GLOA please email me Read More …

GLOA Season Kickoff: On-line Meeting

Posted onFebruary 4, 2016February 15, 2016AuthorGreg Hite

GLOA will hold an online meeting to cover a number of topics as we begin the 2016 season. February 15, 2016 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (605) 562-0020, Access Code: 965-755-490 At the scheduled date and time of the meeting, dial into the conference line. When prompted, enter the Access Code followed by the pound Read More …

GLOA Makeup Training Wednesday, January 27 5 pm

Posted onJanuary 27, 2016January 28, 2016AuthorGreg Hite

Officials who missed a training date should plan to attend the make-up date this evening Wednesday, January 27 at 5pm the Emory University’s Performing Arts Studio, 1804 North Decatur Road, Atlanta. Please enter through the main door off of North Decatur Road. Parking is available in the lot next to the building after 5 pm.