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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: 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 ...

Passing of Joe Rice

Posted onMay 27, 2023October 29, 2023AuthorGreg Hite

It is with great sadness that we pass along this information; long time GLOA member Joe Rice passed away on Wednesday May 24, 2023 after a two year battle with esophageal cancer. A long time softball and football official, Joe joined the GLOA in 2009 and was an active member until his diagnosis. Funeral arrangements Read More …

2023 GLOA Board Candidates

Posted onMay 22, 2023June 12, 2023AuthorGreg Hite

These seven (7) GLOA members are running for three (3) spots on the GLOA Board. There are currently three open seats. Therefore, GLOA members will vote for the three (3) candidates they feel will serve in the best interest of the association. The three (3) candidates with the largest vote totals will be elected to Read More …

Finding the Medicine in the Medicine Game

Posted onMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023AuthorGreg Hite

Please join GLOA Vice President Jeremy Redmon for this important online discussion “Finding the Medicine in the Medicine Game: How to Stay Mentally Healthy While Officiating Lacrosse” on May 21, 2023. Register for free here.