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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

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Permalink to: What NOT to Say

What NOT to Say

Navigating the high-pressure environment of sports officiating—whether you’re on a lacrosse field in Georgia, a soccer pitch in Manchester, or the Olympic Hockey Rink in Italy—requires more than just a mastery of the rulebook; it demands a thick skin and a steady pulse. Dealing with bad sportsmanship is an inherent part of our job as Read More ...

Permalink to: New GLOA Certification Card PDF with Logos

New GLOA Certification Card PDF with Logos

If you would like to print out GLOA coach’s certification cards with team logos here is what you need to do. Download this folder New GLOA Coaches Certification Cards with Logo onto your laptop. It will download as a zip file. Open the zip file and save the Folder to your computer. The folder will Read More ...

Permalink to: Veteran In-Person Makeup

Veteran In-Person Makeup

These videos are for GLOA veteran members who missed the 2026 in-person Atlanta meeting on January 10 or the in-person Savannah training on January 25. There are four lessons: GLOA 2026 General Business (1 hour 30 minutes) Dead Ball Officiating (29 minutes) Where to Look: Three Man Mechanics (42 minutes) 2026 You Make the Call Read More ...

Permalink to: GHSA Update for Spring 2026 Season

GHSA Update for Spring 2026 Season

The 2025-26 GHSA Contest Officials Handbook and Accountability Program is available on the GHSA website at the following link: Policies and Procedures for Officials The Registration Season opens on July 1st each year for registration and for GHSA Official Pass purchases. The bottom portion of this email contains helpful links to aid you in completing Read More ...

Permalink to: Justin “Sam” Snow

Justin “Sam” Snow

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of GLOA official Justin “Sam” Snow. Sam was diagnosed with cancer and was recently moved to hospice care where passed away on September 2 surrounded by family. You can leave your condolences find information on helping the family at his Caring Bridge page. You can Read More ...

NFHS Announces New Digital Platform

The NFHS is excited to announce the launch of NFHS Digital, its new mobile platform designed to provide officials, coaches and educators with instant access to its rules publications library. Available July 1 for iOS and Android devices, NFHS Digital offers a dynamic, searchable, and up-to-date library of official rules books, case books, officials manuals, Read More ...

Permalink to: Inaugural GLOA Golf Tournament

Inaugural GLOA Golf Tournament

We’re excited to announce that we’ve finalized the details for the 1st Annual GLOA Golf Tournament, benefiting the Ron Mallonee and Kevin Moore Funds! The Ron Mallonee Fund enables high school players who best exemplify Ron’s spirit to attend lacrosse summer camp. The Kevin Moore Fund provides financial assistance to officials who want to attend Read More ...

Permalink to: NFHS Announces 2026 Rules Changes

NFHS Announces 2026 Rules Changes

The National Federation of State High School Associations has announced boys’ and girls’ high school rules changes that will be implemented for the 2026 season. The changes were proposed during rules committee meetings last month and subsequently approved by the NFHS’s board of directors. USA Lacrosse collaborates with the NFHS on the rules for high Read More ...

Veteran In-Person Makeup

Posted onJanuary 6, 2026February 9, 2026AuthorGreg Hite

These videos are for GLOA veteran members who missed the 2026 in-person Atlanta meeting on January 10 or the in-person Savannah training on January 25. There are four lessons: GLOA 2026 General Business (1 hour 30 minutes) Dead Ball Officiating (29 minutes) Where to Look: Three Man Mechanics (42 minutes) 2026 You Make the Call Read More …

GHSA Update for Spring 2026 Season

Posted onOctober 28, 2025AuthorGreg Hite

The 2025-26 GHSA Contest Officials Handbook and Accountability Program is available on the GHSA website at the following link: Policies and Procedures for Officials The Registration Season opens on July 1st each year for registration and for GHSA Official Pass purchases. The bottom portion of this email contains helpful links to aid you in completing Read More …

Inaugural GLOA Golf Tournament a Success!

Posted onOctober 21, 2025February 6, 2026AuthorGreg Hite

We are thrilled to announce the incredible success of our inaugural charity golf tournament! On October 16 2025, fifty-six golfers tee-ed off at Dogwood Golf Course in Austell, GA on a beautiful fall day! Thanks to the generous participation and support from everyone involved, we are proud to share that the event raised just over Read More …