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2008 Officials Test
The Georgia Lacrosse Officials Association provides officials for boy's High School lacrosse throughout Georgia. There is a serious shortage of officials at all levels. If you are interested, please contact us. In addition, we provide U.S. Lacrosse sanctioned training for boy's youth league officials.
 
On our site, you will find information about training, about referee schedules, and about how to contact both our association and our officials.




GLOA VP Officiating in Finland

GLOA Vice President Sonny Pieper has been selected as an official for the 2008 European Lacrosse Championships in Lahti, Finland.  Be sure to check out Sonny's blog.

2009 Training Schedule

All first and second year adult (high school level) GLOA officials are required to attend these training sessions.  All other officials are invited to attend for refresher training:

Date Time Location
Sunday, Jan 4, 2009 6:00 - 8:30 PM Westminster Turner Gym
Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 6:00 - 8:30 PM Westminster Turner Gym
Sunday, Jan 18, 2009 6:00 - 8:30 PM Westminster Turner Gym
Sunday, Jan 25, 2009 6:00 - 8:30 PM Westminster Turner Gym

Make up Training Session:  Saturday, Jan 24, 2009; 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Westminster Summer Camp

Map and Directions to Westminster Turner Gym

Other Important Dates in the 2009 LAX Season

January 16-18, 2009:  2009 US Lacrosse Convention (Baltimore, MD)
Monday, January 19: MLK Day
Sunday, February 1: Super Bowl Sunday
Monday, February 2:  First day of GHSA lacrosse practice
Monday, February 16:  First possible day for GHSA games
Sunday, April 12:  Easter Sunday
Friday, April 24:  Last day of the 2009 GHSA regular season

2009 GHSA Playoff Schedule
First Round: April 28-29
Quarterfinals: May 1-2
Semifinals: May 5-6
Saturday, May 9th is GHSA State Championship

2008 Georgia Athletic Officials' Association Conference

Georgia Athletic Officials' Association will conduct its 2nd Annual Statewide Athletic Officials' Conference August 8th through 10th at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, located off I-75, at exit 186, Forsyth, Georgia.  A Conference registration form is downloadable for your convenience. Sign-up today.  A GAOA membership application as well as registration for the GAOA golf tournament can be downloaded as well.
 

2009 NFHS Boys Rules Changes

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has released several rules updates for 2009.  For information can be found in this NFHS Press Release.  Details of these changes are posted on the GLOA Rules page.

2008 Summer/Fall Level 1 (Youth) Training

Thanks to all who helped and participated in the Level 1 (Youth) Officials Training.  If you have not yet taken the Level 1 test, please contact your instructor for the user name and password to the Level 1 Online test.

2007-2008 GHSA State Lacrosse Championship

Congratulations to the Lovett School for winning the 2007-2008 State Championship!  Lovett defeated McIntosh 7 to 6 in overtime.  The playoff brackets can be found on the GASports.com website.  Photos courtesy of Dave Adams can be found online at the College LAX Forum: http://www.collegelax.us/news/2008/05/11/lovett-vs-mcintosh-photos/



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