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.

Rules (Youth)

• 2023 Youth Rule Book (pdf)
• 2023 Boys Youth Rules Comparison Chart (pdf)
• Youth Lacrosse Rules Part 1: Field Layout and Equipment (video)
• Youth Lacrosse Rules Part 2: Penalties (video)
• Quick Reference – Youth Rules Differences (PowerPoint)
• Rules for Contact U9-U11 (USA Lacrosse video)
• Rules for Contact U13-U15 (USA Lacrosse video)

Rules (NFHS/High School)

• 2023 NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes (pdf)
• Rule Changes Announced for High School Boys in 2023 (NFHS webpage)
• 2023 Corrections and Interpretations (NFHS webpage)
• 2023 NHFS Boys Rules Interpretation (video)
• Boys Lacrosse Rules Changes (USA Lacrosse webpage)
• High School Level Rules (USA Lacrosse video)

Mechanics

• Two-Person Mechanics Manual (pdf)
• Three-Person Mechanics Manual (pdf)
• Play-On! Primer (pdf)
• Settled Coverage and Transition Mechanics (video)

Pre-Game

• Pre-game Protocol for OK Conference 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

• Game Day Information (OK Conference) (Google Doc)
• MHSAA 2022-2023 Officials Guidebook (pdf)
• MHSAA Coach’s Rating Card (pdf)
• Field Locations (webpage)

Another great source of training is actual game film, especially if you officiated that game. Our resource for that is HUDL. If you don’t have a HUDL account, or if that account isn’t tied in to our GRALOA videos, please contact our Trainer (Luke Griemsman).