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
Uniforms
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).