Good, Close or Dang! How to Conduct a Stick Check
Most players, coaches, fans and often times new officials, do not completely understand what the somewhat ominous gathering of officials at midfield conducting a series of experiments on players sticks is all about. This post will address the requirements for a legal crosse, types of checks conducted, the mechanics of conducting a check, the types Read More …
Incident Reports
Incident Reports deal with unusual situations such as protests, “intentional attempts to injure” or “fights” and illegally lined fields or unsafe playing condition. These reports must be received by the GHSA within 24 hours of the end of that contest. The Referee should complete the game report using the online Incident Report Form form on the GLOA Read More …
Pregame Communication
We need to be proactive in communicating with coaches, crew and assignors prior to a contest. The Referee should email the home team coach: at least 48 hours in advance confirm the time and location of the game copy the crew on the email Be sure to use the email address you have in Arbiter! Read More …