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

• Playlist of training videos

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

• Communication – Key Factor in Game Management (pdf)

Uniforms

• GRALOA Uniform Information (PDF)

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)