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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: 2025 GLOA Game Guide

2025 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 ...

End of Season Banquet May 17, 2026

GLOA will host its end-of-season banquet on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the Roswell Junction Counter + Tap + Social in Marietta. The event will start at 2:00 pm and finish up at 5:00 pm. The event is a celebration of all that we have accomplished as an association and an opportunity to recognize the Read More ...

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 & Playoff Certification Card PDFs with Logos

New GLOA & Playoff Certification Card PDFs with Logos

If you would like to print out GLOA coach’s certification cards with team logos here is what you need to do. I have added a Playoff Certification Card that includes the CBO as well. Download this folder New GLOA Coaches Certification Cards with Logo onto your laptop. It will download as a zip file. Open 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 ...

Message from the Assignor

Posted onJanuary 13, 2021AuthorGreg Hite

All new officials should have received a welcome letter for the Arbiter System (it might go to a spam folder). It is Important to add [email protected] to your email contact list as Arbiter Sports generated emails could go to your spam folder. The updated Arbiter Guide and Videos should be available later this week. Read More …

2021 Study Guide Resources

Posted onJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 2021AuthorGreg Hite

Once again, the GLOA will be posting resources to help members prepare for the required GHSA rules exam which will be available online January 22 – February 5, 2020. All adult GLOA officials must take the GHSA exam. Anyone who does not will be required to be a US Lacrosse member and complete all the Read More …

GLOA All Hands Meeting Now Available

Posted onJanuary 8, 2021January 8, 2021AuthorGreg Hite

Please review the All Hands Meeting that took place on January 6, 2020, we discuss the state of the association, preview the 2021 Spring lacrosse season, and review the rules and mechanics changes.