This training is for NEW BOYS LACROSSE OFFICIALS;  youth officials (14-18 and still in high school) and adults (18 and over and graduated from HS) who wish to officiate with the Georgia Lacrosse Officials Association.

This is NOT a recertification class, those occur in January.

ALL youth officials MUST be current USA Lacrosse members.

Adults who plan to officiate GHSA games in the spring need not be USA Lacrosse members, but they are HIGHLY encouraged to join.

Adults who plan to work youth games only MUST be USA Lacrosse members.

Participants will be mailed an NFHS  Rule Book, USL Mechanics Manual, laminated officials pregame, Fox 40 Finger Whistle, and a Penalty Flag.

All participants MUST attend all three (3) online sessions as well as the in-person station training and a field certification game.

You can read about the process here: https://galaxref.com/training/usl-certification/

More information will be emailed out to registered participants prior to the class.

If you have any questions, please email GLOA Lead Trainer Greg Hite at ATL.LacrosseRef@gmail.com.

If you are interested in officiating girls lacrosse, please contact the Georgia Womens Lacrosse Umpires Board training coordinator James Eubanks at eubanks01@mindspring.com.