This page provides a few of the BEST PRACTICES & TRAINING RESOURCES that are out there. If you have suggestions for this page, please contact our Association Trainer, Luke Griemsman at: graloa.trainer@gmail.com.
New Officials Training
Rules (Youth)
- 2026 Youth Rule Book (pdf)
- Differences Between Youth Lacrosse and High School Lacrosse (video)
- Youth Lacrosse Rules Part 1: Field Layout and Equipment (video)
- Youth Lacrosse Rules Part 2: Penalties (video)
- Youth Rules Comparison Chart 2026 (pdf)
Rules (NFHS/High School)
- 2025 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Points of Emphasis (pdf)
- 2025 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes (Google Doc)
- 2025 Boys Lacrosse Comments on the Rules (webpage)
- 2025 USA Lacrosse Rules Webinar (YouTube video)
- Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes – 2025 (webpage)
- Flag Down Slow Whistle (FDSW) Chart (pdf)
- Simultaneous Fouls (YouTube video)
Mechanics
- Two-Person Mechanics Manual (pdf) from USA Lacrosse
- Three-Person Mechanics Manual (pdf) from USA Lacrosse
- GRALOA “Standard” for Stalling Philosophy & Mechanic (Google Doc)
- Play-On! Primer (pdf)
- Settled Coverage and Transition Mechanics (video)
Pre-Game
- Pre-game Protocol for OK Conference / RCA / Traverse City area games (Google Doc)
- Officiating Guide and Pre-Game Review (Google Doc)
- USAL Youth Pre-Game (pdf)
Game Management
Uniforms
Arbiter
- Establishing Your Arbiter Account (YouTube video)
- Arbiter – blocks (YouTube video)
- Arbiter – schedule (YouTube video)
General Information
- Field Markings Presentation (video … updated for 2025 Point of Emphasis)
- MHSAA Coach’s Rating Card (pdf)
- Standard Contract Information for Officials (video)
- Chief Bench Official Guidelines (Google Doc)
- Field Locations (webpage)
- Suspended Game Card (use this to record pertinent information if the game you are working is suspended) (pdf)
