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Best seat in the house

Best seat in the house

Summer and Fall opportunities

Summer and Fall opportunities

We do the big games!

We do the big games!

Nationally recognized training program

Nationally recognized training program

Work with veteran mentors

Work with veteran mentors

See the game through our eyes

See the game through our eyes

Join the Third Team on the Field

Join the Third Team on the Field

Be a part of a great crew

Be a part of a great crew

Stay fit and active

Stay fit and active

Build your confidence

Build your confidence

Office with a view

Office with a view

Honor the game

Honor the game

Great camaraderie

Great camaraderie

Help grow the game

Help grow the game

Stay involved in the game

Stay involved in the game

Carrying on a great legacy

Carrying on a great legacy

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.

News and Notes 3/11

Posted onMarch 11, 2011March 11, 2011AuthorWebmaster

BULL SESSION REMINDER – We will have our 2nd Bull session this Sunday evening at Westminster’s Turner Gymnasium from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Please bring your 2011 NFHS rule book with a pen or pencil. If you still need GLOA or GHSA patches, please bring exact change ($3/each). SURVEY ON PROFESSIONAL LACROSSE TEAM Read More …

News and Notes 2/28

Posted onMarch 1, 2011March 1, 2011AuthorWebmaster

Thanks to all who attended last Sunday night’s Bull Session! We had good turnout and more importantly some valuable discussion. Those of you without a late afternoon GLOA assignment on Sundays that are missing the Bull Sessions are missing some important information and a good time. Our next Bull Session is set for Sunday evening, Read More …

GLOA News and Notes Feb. 21

Posted onFebruary 21, 2011March 1, 2011AuthorWebmaster

Hope everyone enjoyed the great weather last week. Hard to believe this is the month of February. Hopefully, this doesn’t mean we will have a rough month of March, weather-wise. 1. PRE-GAME REMINDERS – With the GHSA regular season beginning this week, here are a few general reminders. A. Officials are suppose to meet at Read More …