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Summer and Fall opportunities

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We do the big games!

Nationally recognized training program

Nationally recognized training program

Work with veteran mentors

Work with veteran mentors

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Be a part of a great crew

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Honor the game

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Great camaraderie

Great camaraderie

Help grow the game

Help grow the game

Stay involved in the game

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Carrying on a great legacy

Carrying on a great legacy

GLOA News and Announcements

Please be sure to read these posts.

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.

Permalink to: 2026 Board Elections

2026 Board Elections

The GLOA Board will hold elections following our end of season banquet. All members seeking a spot on the board run for at-large seats and serve three-year terms, the board then elects their officers. There are currently three seats up for election held by Julius Milton, Brian Higgins and Mike Collver. Brian Higgins plan to Read More ...

Permalink to: 2026 Ron Mallonee Scholarship Application

2026 Ron Mallonee Scholarship Application

As the 2026 high school regular season draws to a close, the Georgia Lacrosse Officials Association (GLOA) is pleased to once again offer summer lacrosse camp scholarships in memory of Ron Mallonee. Ron was a charter member of the GLOA who passed away in 2004 after a brief battle with cancer. In his memory, the Read More ...

NFHS Clarifications and Corrections for the 2015 Boys Rules Book

Posted onFebruary 13, 2015March 18, 2015AuthorGreg Hite

The NFHS released a new memo earlier this week to address confusion on defensive restarts for this season. Please read carefully and update your Rule Book accordingly.

GHSA Testing Update

Posted onFebruary 11, 2015March 4, 2015AuthorGreg Hite

Thanks for your patience regarding the rules test. The latest update from the GHSA is that everyone needs to go into their Arbiter profile and enter their Social Security Number (note: this is a secure site). Once you have done so, the GHSA will be able to upload all the GLOA officials into their testing system. Evidently Read More …

Warrior Announces Updated Plan for Regulator Helmet Exchanges

Posted onFebruary 4, 2015February 4, 2015AuthorGreg Hite

On Wednesday, Warrior announced new replacement guidelines for consumers who own the de-certified “Regulator” helmet. The plan outlines a partnership with retailer Lacrosse Unlimited, with 52 store locations nationwide, in hopes of expediting replacements.